Prepacked for Direct Sale (PPDS)
Food packed on the same premises from which it is sold before the customer selects or orders it.
PPDS food is common in cafes, delis, hotels and food-to-go businesses that pack sandwiches, salads, desserts or meals on site before sale. If these products are labelled incorrectly, customers may not receive the allergen information they need to make a safe choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the sandwich is packed on the cafe premises before the customer selects it from a display or fridge, it may be considered prepacked for direct sale.
PPDS foods require allergen information in line with Irish and EU food information rules. The exact format depends on the product and how it is sold, so businesses should make sure their labelling process is correct.
PPDS means prepacked for direct sale. It generally refers to food packed on the same premises from which it is sold before the customer chooses or orders it.