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Last updated : June 14, 2026
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France transposes Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 and has added national obligations such as the AGEC law (anti-waste) and justified "may contain" claims.
Key regulatory texts
Règlement (UE) No 1169/2011
14 mandatory allergens and minimum particulars for foodstuffs.
How CalcMenu helps
CalcMenu calculates and displays the 14 allergens on menus and labels.
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