IGD Allergen risk assessment
23 July 2026Industry unites to shape consistent allergen risk assessment, enhancing food safety for UK consumers.
We believe that implementing uniform, best-practice risk assessments across industry will foster a more secure and dependable environment for those living with allergies.
A cross-industry project group have worked together to create two consistent templates for allergen risk assessment, complete with comprehensive supporting guidance.
Raw material allergen risk assessment
Allergen risk assessment (manufacturers)
These templates and guidance strengthen the consistency of allergen risk assessments, supporting the supply chain raise standards and embed best practice.
Choosing the right guidance
The below decision tree is designed to inform which risk assessment is relevant for you and your business.