S.I. No. 489 of 2014
Irish regulations that set national rules for food information, including allergen information for non-prepacked food.
This regulation is central to allergen compliance for Irish hospitality businesses. Restaurants, cafes, pubs, hotels, delis and caterers must make allergen information available in the required written form, and vague verbal assurances from staff are not enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. For non-prepacked food in Ireland, allergen information must be provided in written form and be accessible to customers before sale or supply.
Restaurants must provide written allergen information for the relevant food or drink, making clear which of the 14 declarable allergens are present where they are used as ingredients.
S.I. No. 489 of 2014 is an Irish statutory instrument connected to food information rules, including how allergen information must be provided for non-prepacked food in Ireland.