Mandatory allergens in restaurants 2026
⚖️ Applicable regulation
EU Regulation 1169/2011 on food information. Mandatory for all food service establishments since 2014.
📋 The 14 mandatory allergens
🌾 Gluten · 🦐 Crustaceans · 🥚 Egg · 🐟 Fish · 🥜 Peanuts · 🫘 Soy · 🥛 Dairy · 🌰 Tree nuts · 🌿 Celery · 🌻 Mustard · ◾ Sesame · 🍷 Sulphites · 🐚 Molluscs · 🫛 Lupin
💶 Fines for non-compliance
Minor offences: €300–3,000 · Serious: €3,001–60,000 · Very serious: €60,001–600,000. In case of severe allergic reaction: criminal liability.
✅ How to comply
Written information on the menu (paper or digital), available to the customer before ordering. Pricora's QR menu includes the 14 allergens automatically.
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Try free →Frequently asked questions about allergens in restaurants
What are the 14 mandatory allergens?
Gluten, crustaceans, eggs, fish, peanuts, soy, milk, tree nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecans, Brazil nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts), celery, mustard, sesame, sulphur dioxide and sulphites, lupin and molluscs.
How should I inform about allergens in my restaurant?
You can inform via the menu, a specific document or register, or verbal information duly backed by written material. What matters is that the information is available before the customer places the order.
What happens if a customer has an allergic reaction at my restaurant?
The restaurant may be held liable if it did not correctly inform about allergens. Consequences may include civil liability, administrative fines of up to €600,000 and, in serious cases, criminal liability.
Does Pricora help with allergen management?
Yes. Pricora includes a built-in allergen matrix that lets you assign the 14 mandatory allergens to each menu item, and displays them automatically on the digital QR menu for customers.
Allergen regulations for Spanish restaurants
Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers requires all restaurant establishments to declare the 14 mandatory-to-declare allergens in all their dishes.
In Spain, this regulation is complemented by Royal Decree 126/2015 and Law 17/2011 on food safety and nutrition, which establishes the applicable sanctions regime.
Pricora includes an allergen matrix built into menu management, letting you assign the 14 allergens to each dish and display them automatically on the digital QR menu that customers see.