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Allergens in restaurants and takeaways: why ask separately?

In a restaurant and with takeaway food, ask about allergen information separately, because the ingredient, shared utensils or the preparation method can all be relevant. In the EU, allergen information must also be provided for non-prepacked food.

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European Commission — Allergies

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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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