Guides
Food labelling, in plain English
Written for any small UK food business — no legal jargon, no scare tactics, sources cited. Publishing through autumn 2026 ahead of launch.
Natasha’s Law for small food businesses: what PPDS actually requires
The pillar guide — scope, the 14 allergens, emphasis rules, and what an inspector looks for.
Coming soon
The 14 allergens — and the ways packs hide them
Cocoa butter isn’t dairy. “Reconstituted buttermilk (1%)” is. Real examples of how declarations mislead.
Coming soon
“May contain”: what precautionary allergen labelling is actually for
PAL is voluntary and should follow a real risk assessment — not habit.
Coming soon
How to write an ingredients list in weight order (with compound ingredients)
Bracketed sub-ingredients, home-made components, and descending weight order, worked through.
Coming soon
Best before or use by? Getting the date right
One is quality, one is safety — and perishables legally need the right one.
Coming soon
What an EHO wants to see when they ask about your labels
The records that end the conversation quickly.
Coming soon
Costing a recipe when ingredient prices keep moving
Why last month’s butter price is quietly eating your margin.
Coming soon
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