What are we doing to help?
Following the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, the teenager who died after suffering an allergic reaction to a Pret a Manger baguette, the government confirmed stronger laws would be implemented to protect those with allergies and give them greater confidence in the food they buy.
From 1 October 2021, ‘Natasha’s Law’ came into force. This means all food businesses have to provide full ingredients labelling on food that has been pre-packed for direct sale. The introduction of this law will make it easier for allergy sufferers to make clear and safe choices when buying food.
“I encourage businesses large and small to work with the Food Standards Agency to get this right. Success will mean more choice and better protection for the millions of people – our families, friends, colleagues and neighbours across the UK – who have food allergies.” – Heather Hancock, Food Standards Agency Chair.
For more information about Natasha’s Law please visit the Food Standards Agency website.
Our goal at Tiny Town is to ensure everybody is in a safe, stress-free environment. This includes helping people with allergies as much as we can. We are a complete nut free zone and can cater for most allergies here at Tiny Town; please discuss any dietary requirements with staff prior to ordering your food. We offer lots of alternatives such as dairy and gluten free products. Yummy vegan cakes and vegan toasted sandwiches are available from our Tiny Town cafe! If you are unsure, please ask about the ingredients in your meal when making your order.
To maintain a safe environment, it is imperative that we don’t allow people to bring and consume their own food when they visit us. This is so we can protect people with allergies and practice Natasha’s Law here at Tiny Town. Food and drinks are available to purchase in our café area.
