'Natasha's law' allergy labelling change to apply in Wales

Food allergy sufferers in Wales are due to be protected under a new law which would mean stricter rules around how ingredients are labelled on pre-packed food.

The environment and rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths confirmed the Welsh Government will be introduce the measures in line with the UK Government.

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She says her officials have been discussing the issue and measures will be brought forward.

Under current rules, food prepared on the premises in which it is sold - such as a packaged sandwich or salad made by stafff - is not required to display allergen information on the package.

This follows a campaign by the parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse who died in 2016 after suffering a severe allergic reaction after unknowingly eating sesame contained in an artichoke, olive and tapenade baguette she had bought from a Pret a Manger at Heathrow Airport.

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The change is set to be implemented in England and Northern Ireland by 2021.