Allergen Awareness
Understanding allergens saves lives and protects your business
Why Allergen Awareness Matters
Food allergies aren’t rare — they affect millions in the UK. Even a small mistake in your menu or food prep can put customers at risk and damage your reputation. Awareness, training, and precision are essential.
6%
of UK adults have a clinically confirmed food allergy - that's around 2.4 million people.
30%
of UK adults report some form of adverse reaction to food
4%
of Preschool-aged children in England have a food allergy
47%
of accidental allergic reactions are linked to pre‑packed food, even when allergens are labelled..
56%
of allergy sufferers have reacted to mis‑labelled or unclear packaging.
100%
Food-allergy diagnoses in England more than doubled between 2008 and 2018.
Sources: FSA, NHS, GS1 UK, Imperial College London.
Voice behind the numbers
Professor Adam Fox (GS1 UK)
“There are devastating consequences of undeclared allergens or unclear labelling … Next‑generation QR codes can only help to provide the transparency needed to keep people with food allergies safe in what has become the potential lottery of food labelling.”
Dr Paul Turner (Imperial College / NHS - data researcher)
“Food allergy can have a huge impact on people’s lives, and in some tragic cases, can cut lives short.”
Allergy UK Clinical Team
" Cow's milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in babies and young children"
How MenuLab Can Help
We make menus safe, complient and customer friendly. Our allergen expertise ensures,
Your dishes are clearly labelled and compliant with UK regulations, Risks are reduced in both menu design and kitchen practices and Your customers feel confident and cared for.
Disclaimer
All statistics are based on publicly available reports from FSA, NHS, GS1 UK & Imperial college, London. This information is for awareness purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.