Glossary
Local authority
The council food team that advises and checks food businesses in your area.
Reviewed against official guidance.SourcesNot legal advice.
In practice
Ask them about edge cases; LabelClear helps you prepare labels, it does not replace their advice.
On LabelClear we keep this definition tight so every guide uses the same meaning. If your situation is unusual, check with your local authority.
Questions
Who enforces Natasha’s Law?
Local authority food teams (environmental health / trading standards, depending on the council), using FSA or FSS guidance.
Can they advise before an inspection?
Many will. Bring your product list and draft labels — that conversation is more useful than a generic email.
Official sources
Everything on this page traces back to these. Where they and we disagree, they are right — tell us and we'll fix it.
- Introduction to allergen labelling for PPDS foodFood Standards Agency / GOV.UK
- Labelling guidance for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) food productsFood Standards Agency / GOV.UK
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