{"id":2149,"date":"2026-06-04T09:03:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thesaferfoodgroup.com\/knowledge\/?p=2149"},"modified":"2026-06-04T09:43:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T09:43:14","slug":"the-hidden-allergen-risks-in-your-school-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thesaferfoodgroup.com\/knowledge\/the-hidden-allergen-risks-in-your-school-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hidden Allergen Risks in Your School"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

When it comes to pupil safety, school sites need to be considered as complex, moving eco-systems, rather than just a series of classrooms.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With food allergies, there is a dangerous misconception that still lingers in some UK schools: that allergen safety is a kitchen problem.<\/em> With Benedict's Law<\/a> driving new legislation, it\u2019s time to look at the big picture before the September 2026 deadline. Food is never contained to just the dining hall - and therefore neither are the risks of allergies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If a pupil suffers anaphylactic shock, the first responder won't necessarily be a caterer or a designated first aider. It will be whoever is standing closest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Here is how to consider your school\u2019s hidden allergy risks and ensure your school team is ready in time for the new academic year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Hidden Allergen Risks<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Schools are busy, shared environments where pupils move between classrooms, dining areas, and extracurricular activities throughout the day. Because food moves with them, responsibility for managing risk cannot be restricted to one individual or a single staffing team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Consider how easily allergenic ingredients can slip into environments where food isn\u2019t even the main focus:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n