Allergen Calculator Menu - EU Regulation 1169/2011 - 14 Mandatory Substances
Check which of the 14 mandatory allergens (EU Reg. 1169/2011, DLgs. 109/2014) are in your dish. Free, all in the browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 14 mandatory allergens of EU Regulation 1169/2011?
EU Regulation 1169/2011 (Attachment II), received in Italy with D.Lgs. 109/2014, identifies 14 allergenic substances that must be declared: gluten-containing cereals (wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, kamut), crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soy, milk, shellfish, celery, mustard, sesame seeds, and sulfur dioxide/sulfites (>10mg/kg or >10mg/L).
Is food allergy declaration mandatory in restaurants?
Yes. The D.Lgs. 109/2014 extends the obligation to declare allergens also to food service and baked goods. The manager must inform the consumer about the allergens present in dishes: can be done through written menu, visible sign, documented verbal communication, or QR code that refers to an allergy register. The choice of method is free but must be consistent and verifiable.
What does cross-contamination of allergens mean?
Cross-contamination occurs when traces of an allergen accidentally pass to a food that does not contain it as an ingredient, through equipment, work surfaces, personnel or air (e.g. wheat flour powder). This tool only analyzes declared ingredients - cross-contamination requires separate kitchen risk assessment, which this tool does not provide.
Does this tool replace expert HACCP consulting?
No. The tool is an informative support to quickly identify potential allergens in ingredients, but it does not replace professional evaluation by a HACCP consultant or food safety officer. Official declaration of allergens for restaurant activities requires documented, updated and validated procedures by qualified personnel.
How do you indicate allergens on the menu?
EU Reg. 1169/2011 and Legislative Decree 109/2014 leave the method open: 1) Written menu indicating allergens per dish (preferred method for clarity), 2) Allergen register available on customer request, 3) Indication on a clearly visible board or sign, 4) QR code linked to an updated online allergen sheet. In any case the communication must be accurate, up to date and unambiguous. Penalties of up to €40,000 apply for violations.
How is it used?
- Insert ingredients for the dish
Copy the full list of ingredients from the recipe into the text field - may be free-form, comma-separated or with line breaks.
- Start Control
Check allergens for comparison with EU Regulation 1169/2011 Annex II list of 14 allergens.
- Check for reported allergens
The tool shows which of the 14 mandatory allergens are present. Always verify with an expert for official declaration on the menu.
- Update your menu
Report allergens on the menu or visible sign (D.Lgs. 109/2014 obligation for restaurants). Also consider cross-contamination from equipment or preparation areas.
Mandatory allergen declaration in food service (EU Regulation 1169/2011)
EU Regulation 1169/2011 on Food Information to Consumers (INCO) sets out 14 mandatory allergenic substances (Annex II). In Italy, the D.Lgs. 109/2014 extended this obligation also to restaurants, processed foods and prepared meals, with effect from December 13, 2014. Every restaurant, bar, canteen and roasting shop must declare the presence of these allergens in their dishes.
This tool analyzes the ingredient list you've entered freely and identifies which of the 14 mandatory allergens may be present, comparing key words with a regulatory database. The matching is case-insensitive and covers primary Italian and English terms used in professional recipes and supplier labels.
Important: The tool does not replace a formalized HACCP procedure or food safety expert consultation. It does not analyze cross-contamination (dependent on equipment, environment, and cleaning procedures), does not detect unlisted allergens as ingredients, and does not account for quantitative limits (e.g., sulfites above 10mg/kg). An updated professional evaluation is required for official menu declarations.
The list of the 14 allergens has been stable since 2014 and has not undergone significant changes. Any regulatory updates (revision of Attachment II) would be indicated in the validUntil field of this normative record's registry (currently set to 2030).
Practical example: Tagliatelle with meat sauce and parmesan
- Ingredients: Tagliatelle with egg (wheat flour, eggs), meat ragù (ground meat, sautéed onion carrot celery, tomato, red wine), Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Gluten detected: wheat flour in the tagliatelle
- Eggs detected: eggs in fettuccine with egg
- Milk detected: Parmigiano Reggiano (cow's milk cheese)
- Cilantro detected: sautéed with cilantro
- Potential sulfites: red wine (> 10mg/L)
14 Mandatory Allergens - Annex II EU Regulation 1169/2011
- Gluten-containing cereals
- Wheat, rye, barley, oats, rye, Kamut and derived products. Gluten is the protein causing reactions in people with gluten intolerance and wheat allergies.
- Crustaceans
- Crabs, lobsters, shrimp, crayfish, mussels and shellfish products. Shellfish allergies can cause severe anaphylactic reactions.
- Eggs
- Eggs and egg-based products (mayonnaise, egg noodles, omelets, cream). Common allergen, especially in children.
- Fish
- All types of fish and seafood products. Include fish-based sauces (fish sauce, anchovies in pasta).
- Peanuts
- Peanuts and peanut products (peanut butter, peanut oil). Cause one of the most dangerous food allergies with risk of anaphylaxis.
- Shell fruit
- Walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, pecans, Brazilian nuts, macadamia nuts; the species must always be specified.
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