Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce the risk of death and serious illness caused by allergic reactions.

The Government is committed to supporting those living with allergies.

On 1 October 2021 Natasha’s Law made it a legal requirement for food operators to display allergen labelling on food items pre-packed for direct sale, protecting those with allergies and giving them more confidence in the food they buy.

The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency is taking forward a number of actions to promote the safe and effective use of Adrenaline Auto Injectors, an approved treatment for severe allergic reactions.