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Campaigners criticise delays to Jersey pre-packaged food allergy labelling laws
Overview
Food allergy campaigners in Jersey have criticised repeated delays to the implementation of pre-packaged food labelling laws, calling the situation a 'ticking time bomb'. Although the legislation was agreed in 2022, its introduction has been postponed since 2024 as the government continues discussions with businesses. Campaigners, including Nadim Ednan-Laperouse and Néva Richardson, argue that Jersey is risking lives and lagging behind the UK and EU by failing to enforce comprehensive allergen labelling.
Key points
- Campaigners have raised concerns over repeated delays to pre-packaged food allergy labelling laws in Jersey.
- The legislation was originally agreed in 2022 but has faced postponements since 2024 due to ongoing government consultations with businesses.
- Nadim Ednan-Laperouse, who successfully campaigned for Natasha's Law in the UK, warned that the delay is a 'ticking time bomb' for public safety.
- The Government of Jersey stated that the minister responsible supports implementation within the current States term and officials will continue working with industry representatives.
- Campaigners note that draft regulations are modelled on existing UK and EU requirements to reduce the implementation burden on local businesses.