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<p>As a non-Ministerial Government Department responsible for food safety and authenticity,
the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has worked extensively on the provision of food allergy
advice for food businesses.</p><p>The FSA has worked with industry on best practice
guidance and is updating the allergen section in Safer Food Better Business packs
to ensure all information is consistent with the most up-to-date knowledge. Additionally,
as part of the Easy to Ask campaign, the FSA worked very closely with a wide range
of food businesses.</p><p>After a joint public consultation with the Department for
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the FSA has recently recommended to Ministers
full ingredient listing for food offered prepacked for direct sale. Any changes will
necessitate working on guidance with industry so that businesses are clear on their
responsibilities. Further work on allergy awareness is also planned.</p>
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