advice leaflet for people newly diagnosed with a food allergy

An advice leaflet for people who have been newly diagnosed with a food allergy has been published by the Food Standards Agency in collaboration with six allergy and nutrition organisations.

The leaflet, ‘Buying food when you have a food allergy or intolerance’, guides people with a food allergy or intolerance, including coeliac disease, through the steps to remember when buying food and when eating out. The topics covered include:

checking the label on pre-packed food

what to look out for when foods aren't pre-packed

talking to restaurant staff about your allergy

what to watch out for when using self-service restaurants

The Agency worked closely with Allergy UK, the Anaphylaxis Campaign, the British Dietetic Association, the British Nutrition Foundation, Coeliac UK and Foods Matter to produce the leaflet.

Click here to download your copy of 'Buying food when you have a food allergy or intolerance' or to order a copy, telephone 0845 606 0667 or email:foodstandards@ecgroup.co.uk.