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Allergen Labeling in Restaurants

Since 2014, all restaurants must label allergens. Here's how to comply correctly.

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What Does Allergen Labeling Require?

EU Regulation 1169/2011 requires labeling of 14 main allergens in all food served.

Sources: LMIV Implementation Regulation, LMIV Implementation Regulation

The 14 Main Allergens

Must always be labeled:

  1. Cereals with Gluten

    Wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt.

  2. Crustaceans

    Shrimp, crab, lobster.

  3. Eggs

    All egg products.

  4. Fish

    All fish species.

  5. Peanuts

    Peanuts and peanut products.

  6. Soy

    Soybeans and soy products.

Consequences

Violations can be severe:

€50,000

Fine

Severe violations: up to €50,000.

Liability

Health Damage

Personal liability for allergic reactions.

Closure

Inspection

Repeated violations can lead to closure.

Digital Allergen Labeling with GastroSystem

Simple and compliant:

Per-Dish Allergens

Tag all 14 allergens per dish in your digital menu.

Automatic Display

Customers see allergens automatically when ordering.

Additives Included

Also manage additives and nutritional info.

Always Up-to-Date

Recipe changes are immediately visible.

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FAQ — Allergen Labeling

Do I also need to label cross-contamination?

There is no legal obligation, but a voluntary note about possible traces is recommended.

Is verbal information enough?

For unpackaged food, yes — if a written record exists.

What are the 14 allergens?

Gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soy, milk, tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, sulfites, lupin, mollusks.

How does GastroSystem help?

Tag allergens per dish — customers see them automatically.

Do I also need to label cross-contamination?

There is no legal obligation, but a voluntary note about possible traces is recommended.

Allergen Labeling Made Easy

Manage allergens digitally with GastroSystem.

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