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Natasha's Law: PPDS Allergen Labelling: syllabus

United Kingdom version. Last updated 31 October 2026.

3 online modules, each with a real-life scenario and a short quiz, then a final test of 15 questions. Pass with 11 correct answers in 20 minutes. Refresher training is recommended every 3 years.

  1. Module 1. What Natasha's Law is and what counts as PPDS

    Since 1 October 2021, food that a business packs itself and sells from the same place must carry a full ingredients label. This module explains why the rule exists and which foods it covers.

    What you will learn

    • Explain why Natasha's Law was introduced.
    • Tell PPDS food apart from non-prepacked and fully prepacked food.
    • Name the kinds of business that most often sell PPDS food.

    Key points

    • Natasha's Law has applied across the UK since 1 October 2021.
    • PPDS food is packed before ordering, by the same business, at the place where it is sold.
    • PPDS food needs the name of the food and a full ingredients list, with allergens emphasised.
    • Food made to order is not PPDS, but allergen information must still be available.

    Based on: Food Information Regulations 2014 (England), and the matching regulations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019 (Natasha's Law); Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in UK law; Food Standards Agency guidance on PPDS.

  2. Module 2. Writing a correct PPDS label

    A good label is complete, accurate and easy to read. This module walks through each part.

    What you will learn

    • Write the name of the food and a full ingredients list.
    • Emphasise allergens correctly, including in compound ingredients.
    • Use precautionary 'may contain' statements properly.

    Key points

    • Name the food clearly, then list every ingredient in weight order, starting with "Ingredients".
    • Break down compound ingredients, using your suppliers' information.
    • Emphasise all 14 allergens every time they appear, and name the specific cereal or nut.
    • "May contain" only after a real risk assessment, and never instead of the ingredients list.

    Based on: Food Information Regulations 2014 (England), and the matching regulations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019 (Natasha's Law); Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in UK law; Food Standards Agency guidance on PPDS.

  3. Module 3. Keeping labels right every day

    Most labelling mistakes happen when something changes: a new supplier, a recipe tweak or a busy morning. This module covers the checks that keep labels right.

    What you will learn

    • Keep a recipe and label record for every PPDS product.
    • Update labels when a recipe or supplier changes.
    • Handle online sales, staff training and inspections.

    Key points

    • Keep a recipe record for every PPDS product, built from supplier information.
    • Update the record and label before any changed product goes on sale.
    • Online and phone customers must get allergen information before buying and on delivery.
    • Officers can inspect your records, and wrong labels can lead to serious penalties.

    Based on: Food Information Regulations 2014 (England), and the matching regulations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019 (Natasha's Law); Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in UK law; Food Standards Agency guidance on PPDS.

HygieneReady certificates confirm completion of training. They are not a regulated qualification. Definitions of the key terms are in the glossary.