Councils Partnership supports FSA’s new campaign, “Speak Up for Allergies”

The Environmental Health Teams at Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council work with businesses daily, to promote food safety and encourage businesses to adopt good practices and provide clear customer information on allergens in food.

The Councils are pleased to support the FSA “Speak Up for Allergies” campaign which encourages young people to support friends with allergies when eating out at restaurants and highlights the important role businesses play in supporting people with allergies.

There are lots of resources available to businesses on the FSA website including posters, guidance, training, and a handy allergen checklist which can be found here: Allergen guidance for food businesses | Food Standards Agency

It is required by law that the main 14 allergens are highlighted on a food label, but we would like to encourage those with food allergies to always check as some food and drink, including spirits, sauces and ready-made meals may contain different ingredients from the last time you had it.

Communicating with partners and friends is also important, so that they know whether to avoid certain food types. This will make them better understand how they can help those with a food allergy.