UKFood SafetyLegally Required
Menu Allergen Matrix
A matrix mapping every menu item against the 14 declarable allergens.
What this document covers
A menu allergen matrix is a grid showing exactly which of the 14 declarable allergens are present in each dish on your menu. This is the practical tool your front-of-house staff use to answer customer allergen queries accurately and is a key compliance document.
Key sections included
- Full menu listing
- 14-allergen column headers
- Allergen presence markers
- May contain warnings
- Update and review procedures
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to update this every time I change the menu?
Yes. Any new dish or recipe change must be reflected in the matrix before being served to customers.
Document details
- Legal basis
- Food Information Regulations 2014; Natasha's Law (PPDS Regulations 2021)
- Enforced by
- Environmental Health / Trading Standards
- Penalty for absence
- Prosecution under Food Information Regulations 2014. Unlimited fines.
- Category
- Food Safety
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