Consultation on updates to Food Standards Scotland's Technical Guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements

Closed 8 Sep 2023

Opened 19 Jun 2023

Overview

This consultation concerns updates to Food Standards Scotland’s technical guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements. The two key updates to this document focus on standards for applying Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) and best practice guidance that No Gluten Containing Ingredients (NGCI) statements should not be used.

Why your views matter

FSS are seeking the views of food businesses, enforcement authorities, consumers and other stakeholders on the proposed updates to the technical guidance on food allergen labelling and information requirements. 

What happens next

Consultation responses will be analysed and feedback will be provided following the consultation.

Audiences

  • Consumer
  • Food Manafacturer
  • Food Producer
  • Retailer
  • Enforcer

Interests

  • allergens