About the PPDS Allergen Label Maker
Complying with Natasha's Law requires food businesses to clearly display full ingredient lists on Prepacked for Direct Sale (PPDS) items. Built for cafes, bakeries, and delis, our PPDS allergen label maker ensures your packaging meets UK Food Standards Agency guidelines by automatically emphasizing the 14 mandatory allergens within the ingredients list, helping protect consumers and keep your business compliant.
How it works
- Provide the name of the food item exactly as it should appear to the customer.
- List all ingredients used in the product in descending order of weight.
- Select or type the allergens present so the tool can emphasize them in bold text.
- Export the formatted label file to print on your standard thermal or desktop printer.
Frequently asked questions
What does PPDS stand for in UK food labeling?
PPDS stands for Prepacked for Direct Sale, which refers to food packaged at the same place it is offered or sold to consumers, before the customer selects or orders it.
What exactly does Natasha's Law require?
Natasha's Law requires all PPDS food to display a label containing the name of the food and a full ingredients list with the 14 regulatory allergens clearly emphasized.
Do I need to list ingredients by weight?
Yes, UK food labeling regulations require ingredients to be listed in descending order of weight as recorded at the time of their use in the preparation of the food.
Does this rule apply to made-to-order sandwiches?
No, food made to order after the consumer has requested it is not considered PPDS and does not require a full printed ingredient label, though allergen information must still be available.
References
- Food Standards Agency (FSA) — UK guidelines on allergen labeling for prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) food.
- The Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019 — The legislative instrument known as Natasha's Law.