Food labelling and regulations

Food labels are there to give us information about what we're eating. This gives us, as consumers, more choice. Find out how pre-packed food must be labelled.

We provide advice and enforcement to make sure consumers are not misled by food labels. This makes sure people are given the correct details about food content and allergens. Read the allergen guidance for food businesses.

The law requires all food businesses to label food that is pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) with:

the name of the food
a full ingredients list that emphasises the presence of allergens

This is known as Natasha's Law. You can find out more in the labelling guidance for PPDS food products and allergen labelling for PPDS food.

Wakefield Council have also developed a short training programme which covers 'may contain' allergen statements. This is also a useful tool for raising awareness of allergens in general.

Reporting a food labelling issue

You can report a food labelling issue using our online form. You can also use it to:

make a complaint about a misleading product
report incorrect allergen information
request advice on food labelling

Report a food labelling issue

Medical centres, pharmacies and community centres can help by displaying our poster to encourage people to report allergen 'near misses' after eating at commercial food premises.