Allergen Matrix

The allergen matrix is a convenient way to record the allergens contained in the dishes prepared in a food business. Simply list the dishes on your menu and add a tick in the box for the allergens that are contained within the ingredients, or write MC (for 'may contain') if the absence of the allergen cannot be guaranteed. Reasons for writing MC could be if you cannot rule out cross-contamination or a supplier of an ingredient has written on the packaging that an allergen may be present.

The Allergen Matrix contains the 14 allergens controlled by UK & EU legislation. Available as an MS Word document, allowing it to be completed on a PC (Microsoft subscription may be required), or as a pdf in a protected format, to be printed and completed by hand. Either way, one single purchase can be saved to a PC and printed as required.