Egypt Allergen Labeling for Restaurant Menus

## Allergen Awareness in Egypt Egypt's National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) is working to strengthen allergen labeling standards: ### Current Status - Packaged food allergen labeling is mandatory - Restaurant menu allergen disclosure is encouraged but not strictly enforced - Growing awareness driven by international hotel chains and tourist restaurants - NFSA is developing guidelines for restaurant allergen disclosure ### Best Practices - Label common allergens on menu items (gluten, dairy, nuts, shellfish) - Train staff to handle allergen inquiries - Maintain allergen information in the kitchen for reference - Use visual allergen icons on digital menus ### Why It Matters Egypt's growing tourism industry and international dining scene demand allergen transparency. Proactive allergen labeling builds trust with health-conscious and international diners. ## How Qaima Helps Qaima includes allergen tags and filterable menu views, helping Egyptian restaurants adopt best practices ahead of potential regulatory requirements.