Natasha's Law 2021
From 1 October 2021 new legislation known as Natasha’s Law came into force. The new legislation applies to any food business that would provide pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) food including primary and secondary schools, universities and nurseries that provide food.
For food provided within a school setting, this means changes to labelling of sandwiches and baguettes only, as these are made and pre-packaged on the premises before the consumer orders them. Allergenic ingredients must be emphasized within labelling list.
PPDS does not include food that is not in packaging. Food placed into packaging or plated at the consumers request is not PPDS.