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UK News (2025)

Mother's Call for 'Benedict's Law' to Protect Children with Allergies

A mother whose son suffered a severe reaction after being given the wrong milk at school campaigns for Benedict's Law — mandatory allergy policies, training, and epinephrine in every school to protect the 680,000 UK children with allergies.

ProTrainings (2025)

Benedict's Law and Statutory Allergy Training

Overview of Benedict's Law and the statutory school allergy training it introduces — requiring every school to maintain an allergy and anaphylaxis policy and individual healthcare plans for allergic pupils.

ITV News (2021)

ITV News — Natasha's Law Comes Into Effect (1 October 2021)

ITV News reports on Natasha's Law taking effect across the UK, requiring full ingredient and allergen labeling on all food pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) — named after Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died after an allergic reaction to a baguette.

BBC Morning Live

Did These Retailers Comply With Natasha's Law? — BBC Morning Live

BBC Morning Live investigates how well retailers are complying with Natasha's Law and the ongoing challenges of buying ready-made food safely with a food allergy.

BBC News

Calls for Improved Allergy Training After Death of Girl, 13 — BBC News

BBC News reports on calls for improved allergy training after the death of a 13-year-old girl who suffered a severe allergic reaction after drinking a hot chocolate — underscoring the global need for mandatory allergy training and clear allergen communication.

European Parliament

People with Food Allergies — What Europe Does for You

The European Parliament explains how EU food labeling legislation gives the more than 17 million Europeans with food allergies the right to clear, consistent allergen information on both prepacked and non-prepacked foods.

Euronews / Utalk

New EU Food Labelling Rules — Utalk

Euronews' Utalk breaks down the EU's evolving food labelling rules that help consumers — including those with allergies — be certain about the food they buy, covering allergen disclosure requirements across the bloc.

CTV News (Jul 2026)

Quebec Researchers Identify Foods Behind Often-Misdiagnosed Childhood Allergy in Canadian First

CTV News reports on a McGill University study — a Canadian first — identifying the trigger foods behind Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), a frequently misdiagnosed childhood allergy. Researchers found most Canadian children outgrow FPIES within a few years, and many tolerate baked forms of milk and egg after a year.

Indian Politics (2025)

Angry Mothers Demand Action on Air Pollution — Rahul Gandhi

Mothers in Delhi demand urgent political action on the city's toxic air, which drives severe asthma and respiratory disease among children — a growing advocacy movement pushing India toward stronger clean-air legislation.

World News (2025)

What's Banned Under Delhi's New Pollution Curbs?

Coverage of Delhi's new pollution-control curbs — GRAP-stage restrictions on construction, vehicles, and industry — enacted to curb the PM2.5 crisis that disproportionately harms children and adults with asthma.

Special Report (2025)

India's Air Emergency: Experts Blame Lack of Political Will

A special report dissecting India's severe air quality crisis, its impact on life expectancy and respiratory health, and the legislative and political reforms advocates say are needed to protect public health.

South African Health Dept (2025)

Tightened Regulations on Food Labelling — South Africa

South Africa's Department of Health moves to publish tightened regulations on food labelling and the advertising of foodstuffs, strengthening allergen disclosure requirements to protect consumers with food allergies.

FAO / Codex Alimentarius

A New Method to Manage Food Allergens — A Risk-Based Approach (FAO)

The FAO presents a science-based, risk-driven approach to managing food allergens — the foundation for new Codex Alimentarius global guidance on precautionary allergen labeling adopted to protect the 4.3% of the global population with food allergies.

UK Parliament (Petitions Committee)

UK Parliament Debate — Owen's Law & Restaurant Allergen Labelling

Live e-petition debate in the UK Parliament on Owen's Law — proposed legislation to require restaurants to clearly label allergens on menus — named after Owen Carey, who died after an allergic reaction to chicken coated in buttermilk at a restaurant.

Food Allergy Canada / Parliament Hill

Food Allergy Canada Urges Parliamentary Backing for Senate Bill S-247

Food Allergy Canada holds a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa in support of Senate Bill S-247, proposed national legislation to drive a coordinated federal response to food allergy and anaphylaxis — including epinephrine access and public awareness.

Food Allergy Canada (Anaphylaxis Canada)

New Canadian Food Allergen Labelling Regulations Overview

Food Allergy Canada (formerly Anaphylaxis Canada) explains the details of Canada's enhanced food allergen labelling regulations — requiring clear declaration of priority allergens on packaged foods to protect people with life-threatening food allergies.

Allergy & Asthma Network

Epi Everywhere! Every Day! — School-Based Anaphylaxis Preparedness (AANMA)

The Allergy & Asthma Network (AANMA) outlines school-based anaphylaxis preparedness and stock-epinephrine advocacy — a model for food allergy & anaphylaxis (FAA) school laws replicated in countries worldwide.

ITV News / Natasha’s Foundation (2026)

ITV News — Venues Confiscating Life-Saving Allergy Medications & Putting Lives at Risk

An ITV News investigation reveals that UK clubs, bars, and event venues are forcing people with severe allergies to hand over their adrenaline auto-injectors (EpiPens) at the door — separating them from the medication that could save their lives. Natasha's Foundation and allergy advocates call for clear national guidance so venues stop putting young people at risk and allow them to keep their medication on them at all times.