Netherlands: allergens

“Law” is a binding rule. “Official guidance” is not law, but inspectors expect it. “Chef Hygiene default” is a value the app checks against where no rule gives a number.

• LawThe 14 EU allergens must be declared: gluten cereals, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soya, milk, tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphites, lupin and molluscs (Regulation 1169/2011).
• LawWritten method: a clearly visible notice where the food is sold says where the allergen information is. The information is available in writing or electronically (Warenwetregeling allergeneninformatie, art. 2).
• LawVerbal method (art. 3): staff can always give correct information before the sale. The written version is available to staff and the NVWA. A visible notice asks guests to ask staff.