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Thanks to Natasha’s Law we can prevent needless deaths

The Times

Natasha Ednan-Laperouse was just fifteen when she tragically lost her life on a flight from Heathrow after she had eaten a baguette that had sesame seeds in it and to which she had a severe allergic reaction.

The case prompted calls for a review of the law regarding the labelling of foods and Natasha’s parents, Nadim and Tanya, have been working tirelessly to lead work to improve understanding of allergies.

Thanks to their inspirational drive to protect other allergy sufferers, today marks the day that Natasha’s Law comes into effect. Changes to labelling will mean that millions of people living with food allergies and intolerances will be able to make safer choices about the food they buy.

Businesses will be required to label all food