A lack of societal awareness around food allergies is dangerous. For example, 600,000 people in the UK have coeliac disease, but there is a misconception that people choose to eat gluten-free food for its health and cosmetic benefits. Does the hon. Member agree that more needs to be done to ensure that the UK public are aware of the definition and dangers of different food allergies?
Food Labelling and Allergies
Proceeding contribution from
Margaret Ferrier
(Independent (affiliation))
in the House of Commons on Monday, 15 May 2023.
It occurred during e-petition debate on Food Labelling and Allergies.
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