Food Allergens Poster

If you run a business that involves preparing, serving, or selling fresh food it’s vital you’re aware of food allergens. Not doing so can lead to someone suffering an allergic reaction – which could be fatal.

As a business owner you have a duty of care to keep safe anyone who will be eating your food, as well as providing clear information on allergens. Failure to manage and label allergens correctly could lead to health, financial, and business damages.

Peninsula has created a free food allergens poster ready for you to download and use clearly in your kitchen or food preparation area. A food allergen poster will make clear to your employees the 14 food allergens they need to be aware of.

What is a food allergen?

A food allergen is a material in a food item that can trigger an immune system overreaction, also known as an allergic reaction. Reactions caused by allergens can vary in severity. From mild symptoms such as hives, to more life-threatening symptoms such as major breathing problems.

And as an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure your customers and employees are aware of potential allergens in the food you’re serving. For example you should make it clear on the menu if a meal contains an allergen.

Download our free food allergens poster today, and avoid a major health scare from happening in your company.

What are the 14 food allergens?

The 14 food allergens are a food allergens list that are required by law to be declared as allergens. These allergens make up part of the free food allergen poster we have created for your business to use.

They are:

• Celery.
• Cereals containing gluten: Such as wheat, rye, barley, and oats.
• Crustaceans (shellfish): Such as prawns, crabs, and lobsters.
• Eggs.
• Fish.
• Lupin.
• Milk.
• Molluscs: Such as mussels and oysters.
• Mustard.
• Peanuts.
• Sesame.
• Soybeans.
• Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
• Tree nuts: Such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, and macadamia nuts.

Download our free food allergy poster that clearly outlines the 14 food allergens that both you and your employees need to be aware of. Access your poster now and use in a visible location.

What is a food allergens poster?

A food allergen poster is a poster that helps employees protect customers from food allergies. They often include a food allergens list, which act as a visual reminder whilst preparing food.

Using a food allergen posters means you’re adhering to your Health & Safety requirements and allergen guidance.

Download our food allergy poster from Peninsula today and keep both your employees and customers free from harm at all times.

What is the UK allergen guidance for food businesses

Under UK law, businesses who produce or service food in the retail or catering sector are required to provide clear and concise information regarding allergens.

One way to do this is to have a clearly visible food allergen poster, working as an ongoing aid and making clear the 14 allergens that may be in your food. You must be shown to be doing all you can to keep your customers safe from the potential risks that allergens carry.

The poster can be used as a training tool to educate your staff members on the risks of allergens and the importance of being careful. Download your food allergy poster now.

Download your free food allergens poster now

You have a legal duty to provide clear information on allergens if your business serves or preps food. One way to do this is to have a food allergen poster visible within your kitchen or food preparation area. Not doing so could lead to someone having a potentially fatal allergic reaction, leaving you responsible.

Peninsula has created a free food allergens poster ready for you to download and display clearly within your food preparation areas. If after downloading your free poster you still need advice, then give our experts a call.

Our teams provide 24/7 Health & Safety advice which is available 365 days a year. We take care of your business needs when you work with our Health & Safety experts. Want to find out more? Contact us on 0800 028 2420 and book a free consultation with a qualified Health & Safety consultant today.