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The SafeFARE website ( [url=http://www.safefare.org]www.safefare.org[/url] ) offers tools and resources for diners with food allergies, including tips for before and during their visit to the restaurant, a customizable "Food Allergy Alert" chef card, and a "Find a Restaurant" feature that enables visitors to locate food allergy aware restaurants in their area. To qualify for inclusion in the searchable database, restaurants must have staff who have completed either the National Restaurant Association's ServSafe(R) Allergens Online Course or MenuTrinfo's AllerTrain(TM) course.
So FARE's certifications will actually mean something, in that context. It's a great step forward. :yes:
At the end of 2014, new legislation (the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation 1169/2011) will be introduced that will require food businesses to provide allergy information on food sold unpackaged, in for example catering outlets, deli counters, bakeries and sandwich bars. There will also be changes to existing legislation on labelling allergenic ingredients in prepacked foods.
Sanctions for non-compliance include civil and criminal proceedings, not to mention the costs and damage to brand reputation should an incident occur.
Allergy East lets me put in most of the allergens we avoid (a couple are rare so I can't put them in) and lists other users ratings for those allergens, which is also helpful.
I didn't notice FARE linking to Allergy Eats but if they do, that is good.
FARE is also proud to partner with AllergyEats, the leading guide to food allergy aware restaurant reviews.
[url]http://www.safefare.org/about-safefare[/url]QuoteFARE is also proud to partner with AllergyEats, the leading guide to food allergy aware restaurant reviews.
I would have to say, though, that some mandatory restaurant allergen labeling in the USA would also be nice.
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Restaurants, coffee shops, wine bars and army canteens could risk large fines if they do not state precisely which dishes contain celery, fish and eggs as part of new EU restrictions.
Restaurants and takeaways across Europe will be required by law to tell customers if their food contains ingredients known to trigger allergies.
Staff must provide information on 14 everyday allergens including nuts, milk, celery, gluten, soya and wheat.
The food allergy bill that I brought forward with Representative Richard Stark would require all food servers and cooks in Florida to be educated about handling food safely for those with allergies.