What are the 14 major allergens?

The 14 EU-regulated allergens are: Celery, Cereals (Gluten), Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Lupin, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, and Sulphites. The FDA recognizes 9 of these (Cereals, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy).

Do I need allergen labels on my baked goods?

Yes. Under Natasha's Law (UK), EU FIC Regulation 1169/2011, and FDA FALCPA, all pre-packed food for direct sale must list allergens. Allergens must be emphasised (typically in bold or UPPERCASE) in the ingredients list.

What is the difference between "Contains" and "May Contain"?

"Contains" lists allergens that are intentional ingredients. "May Contain" (precautionary allergen labelling) indicates a risk of cross-contamination from shared equipment or production lines. "May Contain" is voluntary but recommended when there is a genuine risk.

Allergen & Dietary Label Checker

Check your recipe against 14 major allergens (EU + FDA), verify dietary claims like Gluten-Free and Vegan, and generate allergen declaration text for your labels.

Important Disclaimer

This tool is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, medical, or food safety advice. Allergen detection is based on ingredient names you enter and may not capture all allergens, cross-contamination risks, or regional regulatory requirements. Always consult a qualified food safety professional and your local food authority before using allergen declarations on commercial food products. BakeOnyx accepts no liability for allergen labelling decisions made using this tool.

Recipe Ingredients

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Allergen Check Results

Contains:

Cereals (Gluten) (EU+FDA)

Eggs (EU+FDA)

Milk (EU+FDA)

Allergen Declaration Text

EU FIC & FDA compliant format — copy this for your labels

Contains: CEREALS (GLUTEN), EGGS, MILK

This text is a starting point based on EU Regulation 1169/2011 (FIC) and FDA FALCPA formatting. It must be reviewed by a qualified food safety professional before use on commercial products. Allergens are shown in UPPERCASE as required by regulation. This tool cannot detect hidden allergens, processing aids, or cross-contamination risks specific to your kitchen.

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14 Major Allergens Reference

EU FIC Regulation 1169/2011 + FDA FALCPA

Allergen	EU	FDA
Celery	✓	—
Cereals (Gluten)	✓	✓
Crustaceans	✓	✓
Eggs	✓	✓
Fish	✓	✓
Lupin	✓	—
Milk	✓	✓
Molluscs	✓	—
Mustard	✓	—
Tree Nuts	✓	✓
Peanuts	✓	✓
Sesame	✓	✓
Soy	✓	✓
Sulphites	✓	—

Disclaimer & Limitations

This tool provides guidance only — it is not a substitute for professional allergen risk assessment.
Allergen detection is based on keyword matching of ingredient names you enter. It cannot detect unlisted allergens, hidden ingredients, or processing aids.
Cross-contamination ("May Contain") risks depend on your specific production environment and cannot be determined by this tool.
Regulatory requirements vary by country and region. EU (FIC Regulation 1169/2011), UK (Natasha's Law), FDA (FALCPA/FASTER Act), and other jurisdictions have different requirements.
The allergen declaration text generated is a starting point — it must be reviewed by a qualified food safety professional before use on commercial products.
BakeOnyx provides this tool free of charge and accepts no responsibility or liability for any allergen labelling decisions, errors, omissions, or adverse reactions arising from use of this tool.

For commercial bakeries, we recommend working with a food safety consultant and your local environmental health officer to ensure full compliance with allergen labelling regulations.

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