Poland: 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: cereals with gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soybeans, milk, tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame, sulphites, lupin and molluscs.
• LawFor restaurant dishes, give the dish name and the full list of ingredients with the allergens shown. Give it in writing, where guests see it before ordering: a menu, board, notice or screen (MRiRW regulation of 23 December 2014, § 19).
• LawThe trade inspection authority (UOKiK) decided that staff answering questions does not replace the written information (decision DIH-1/57/2016).
• LawMenus and allergen information must be in Polish. Other languages may be added. Drinks over 1.2% alcohol need no ingredient list, but their allergens must still be given.