QR menus and allergens: what the regulation requires
EU Regulation 1169/2011 requires informing guests about 14 allergens. How a QR menu makes compliance simple in Belgium, France and the Netherlands.
Across the European Union, Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 requires restaurants to inform guests about the presence of 14 major allergens in the dishes they serve. A QR menu keeps that information clear and always up to date.
The 14 allergens to declare
- Gluten
- Crustaceans
- Eggs
- Fish
- Peanuts
- Soy
- Milk
- Tree nuts
- Celery
- Mustard
- Sesame
- Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
- Lupin
- Molluscs
Why a QR menu simplifies compliance
On a paper card, adding allergens clutters the layout and every correction forces a reprint. With a QR menu you tick allergens per dish; the information displays cleanly and stays accurate after every recipe change.
Note: this article is informational and not legal advice. Check the display rules that apply in your country and region.