Glossary

Emphasised allergen

An allergenic ingredient made to stand out in the ingredients list by bold, capitals, colour or underlining.

Reviewed 22 September 2026 against official guidance.SourcesNot legal advice.

In practice

Emphasis must appear every time the allergen occurs in the list, not only once.

On LabelClear we keep this definition tight so every guide uses the same meaning. If your situation is unusual, check with your local authority.

Is bold the only allowed method?

No. Capitals, colour or underline are also accepted. Thermal printers usually use bold or capitals.

Do I emphasise “wheat” every time flour appears?

Yes — emphasise the allergen each time it occurs in the ingredients list.

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