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Does anyone know about Natasha's Law please?

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Beemy · 11/12/2025 12:40

Hi all, first post here.... I was wondering if anyone could offer a little advice regarding Natasha's Law and the 2021 PPDS labelling rules please?
I'm a member of a local society and I wish to offer portions of cheese and biscuits (with wine!) on a donation basis to raise a little money for charity.
Basically, it's just pre packed cheese and biscuits all bought from local supermarkets. (Sainsbury’s, Tesco’s etc)
Everything is offered to the members on the same day, well within their recommended sell by date. Basic hygiene rules are followed.
In doing this, would anyone consider me to be in breach of Natasha’s Law please? Everything I've read appears to be a little ambiguous.
I've contacted the Food Standards Agency, (FSA) and they referred me to my local council....
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated... links etc.
Thanks!

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BillieWiper · 11/12/2025 12:42

If you look on the food standards agency website it tells you the allergens you have to list. I think there's maybe about 15. You should write a sign or more than one in bold.

Dairy, gluten being the obvious ones for cheese and biscuits. If you serve chutney list the allergens of that. They will be in bold on packaging if shop bought.

HouseAshamed · 11/12/2025 12:44

Natasha’s Law – Allergy Awareness & Food Safety | Natasha's Foundation — The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
@Beemy , I'm just bumping but have added a link for anyone who wants to look at it.

JDM625 · 11/12/2025 12:45

I don't know the legalities of Natasha's Law, but will you need a liquor licence to give out wine?

Bulbsbulbsbulbs · 11/12/2025 12:51

You need to phone your council Environmental Health. You may need to register as a food business as you are selling. You probably also need a Level 2 food hygiene certificate which you can do online

Natasha's Law is complicated in terms of what is classed as packaged/ unpackaged and how the food is selected by the customer, so speaking to Environmental Health is your best bet.

I'm guessing you know you need an alcohol licence to sell alcohol?

Beemy · 11/12/2025 16:17

Thank's for your responses. Really interesting and greatly appreciated!

But just to clarify...NOTHING is being sold.

Sure, there's a jar in which to drop a few coins for a donation (to a registered charity) if anyone wishes to do so, but it's not mandatory. Guests are very welcome to take a glass of wine and a portion of cheese without paying if that's their choice.
I'm roughly aware of how Natasha's Law works and the sensible reasons why it was introduced.
What I'm less clear about is the definition of the word 'prepare or preparation' used in the legislation.
Is the act of opening a sealed supermarket cheese packet considered 'preparation'?
Once a pack is opened, the food isn't actually altered or modified in any way, it's simply just left on a sterile plate for guests to help themselves....

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