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Digital and QR-Code Food Labels: What's Allowed in the EU

In the EU, QR-code food labelling can supplement a physical label but generally cannot replace the mandatory particulars required on prepacked food under Regulation (EU)...

Marta Delgado Ortiz

August 04, 2026
11 mins read
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Allergen Labelling on Prepacked Food: The EU Rules

EU allergen labelling requirements oblige prepacked foods to identify any Annex II allergen used and still present in the finished product. The allergen source must...

Marta Delgado Ortiz

August 04, 2026
10 mins read
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How to Write a Food Ingredients List (Order, QUID and Additives)

Under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, a food ingredients list must name ingredients in descending order of weight at the time they are used. Highlighted ingredients...

Marta Delgado Ortiz

August 04, 2026
12 mins read
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Food Handler Training and Certification: Complete EU Guide

Food handler training gives people who prepare, serve, store or transport food the knowledge needed to work hygienically. Under Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, EU food...

Marta Delgado Ortiz

August 04, 2026
17 mins read
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Mandatory Food Label Information: The Full Checklist (EU)

Under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, mandatory food label information for most prepacked foods includes the food name, ingredients, emphasised allergens, QUID where required, net quantity,...

Marta Delgado Ortiz

August 03, 2026
12 mins read
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How to Handle Customer Allergen Requests (FOH)

When a customer declares a food allergy, front-of-house staff should listen carefully, record the allergen, alert the kitchen and verify the dish against current written...

Marta Delgado Ortiz

August 03, 2026
11 mins read