For those suffering from food allergies and intolerances, there can be devastating consequences if the information they receive when eating out is incorrect. Food businesses have a duty to protect their consumers and will find the following links useful in explaining the legal requirements and providing free online training:

• Advice from the Food Standards Agency: Getting ready to start your food business | Food Standards Agency
• Free training on allergies and intolerance: Home | FSA Food Allergy Training
• Advice from Islington Council: Food safety | Islington Council

The Council’s commercial environmental health team can also give more detailed advice - email commercial.envh@islington.gov.uk.