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Allergen case shines spotlight on category of food ‘pre-packed for direct sale’

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Published on: 26 October 2018

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Table of contents

What is the background to the death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse?
What are the rules relating to labelling ingredients on fresh foods?
Pret a Manger has announced it is now going to list ingredients its products—should other businesses do likewise?
How do you see the law in this area developing? Might food labelling laws be amended as a result of this case?
How will Brexit impact food labelling law in the UK?

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: Following the recent Pret a Manger food labelling inquest case, Dominic Watkins, partner and head of DWF’s food sector group, says it is very likely that the UK rules applying to non-prepacked food will be amended as a result.

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