Businesses must ensure they are compliant with Natasha’s Law amid continued allergen woes

In recent years, there has been an increase in reports of allergy-related incidents attributed to negligence within the food industry. One such incident involved James Atkinson, a 23-year-old university student with a severe peanut allergy, who tragically passed away in 2020 after consuming a pizza ordered through Deliveroo in Newcastle.

An inquest conducted in January revealed that the restaurant involved had incomplete allergen information in its food safety management documents. As these incidents become more frequent, there is growing concern about whether restaurants in the UK will adhere to Natasha’s Law in 2024.