Food Labelling · Specialist
Natasha's Law & Food Labelling Training
Identify PPDS food, write accurate labels and keep them right when recipes and suppliers change.
- About 30 min
- 4 modules, 12 lessons
- 12 question test
What you will learn
- Tell prepacked, PPDS and non-prepacked food apart
- Write a PPDS label with the right name and ingredients list
- List compound ingredients and emphasise allergens correctly
- Decide when a QUID percentage is needed
- Keep labels legible and accurate
- Control substitutions and recipe changes
- Apply the rules for loose food and online sales
Who it is for
- Cafés, delis, bakeries and sandwich shops
- Butchers and food retailers who pack on site
- School and workplace caterers
- Market traders and home bakers
Your employer decides what training your role needs, so check with them if you are unsure.
About this course
Since 1 October 2021, food that is prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) must show the name of the food and a full ingredients list with the 14 allergens emphasised. These rules apply across the UK and are known as Natasha's Law.
This course explains what PPDS is and is not, with worked examples. It shows you how to write the name, the ingredients list and allergen emphasis, when a percentage is needed, and how to keep labels right when suppliers and recipes change. It also covers loose food, online sales and enforcement.
Curriculum
Module 1Understanding PPDS3 lessons, about 5 min
- Explain why the law exists
- Identify PPDS food using worked examples
- Tell the three categories of food apart
- Why Natasha's Law exists1 min
- What counts as PPDS?3 min
- Three categories of food1 min
Module 2Creating labels6 lessons, about 7 min
- List the information a label must show
- Name food correctly
- Write ingredients lists with compound ingredients
- Emphasise allergens
- Decide when QUID applies
- Keep labels legible and accurate
- What must go on the label2 min
- The name of the food1 min
- Ingredients lists and compound ingredients1 min
- Emphasising allergens1 min
- QUID: showing percentages1 min
- Accuracy and legibility1 min
Module 3Keeping labels right1 lesson, about 2 min
- Control substitutions
- Manage recipe and supplier changes
- Substitutions and change control2 min
Module 4Other rules and enforcement2 lessons, about 3 min
- Apply the rules for non-prepacked food
- Apply the rules for distance selling
- Explain how labelling rules are enforced
- Non-prepacked food and distance selling2 min
- Enforcement and your part1 min
The test
- Format
- Multiple choice, 12 questions
- To pass
- 80% or higher
- Retakes
- Unlimited retakes at no extra cost. Review the suggested lessons before trying again.
- Cost
- Free to study and sit. £14.99 only after you pass.
What happens after you pass
- 1
Add your details and payEnter your name as you want it on the certificate, then pay securely by card.
- 2
Get your PDF straight awayDownload it as soon as payment clears. A copy comes to you by email.
- 3
Show it to anyoneYour certificate has its own code and QR code, so an employer can check it is genuine.
UK law sets no expiry date for food hygiene training. We suggest a refresher about every 3 years, and your employer may ask for it sooner.
Our certificates are private training certificates of completion, not regulated qualifications. UK law does not require one specific food hygiene certificate. It requires food handlers to be supervised and instructed or trained appropriately. Employers decide what training each role needs, and a certificate does not replace practical instruction or supervision.
Questions about this course
How long does this course take?
About 17 minutes of lessons plus a 12-question assessment, so around 30 minutes in total. You can study at your own pace.
Does this apply across the UK?
Yes. PPDS rules apply in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The FSA and Food Standards Scotland publish separate guidance, and the lessons point out where to check.
Do I need this if I only sell food online?
The PPDS ingredients list rule does not apply to food sold only by phone, online or by mail order, but allergen information must be available before purchase and at delivery. This course covers both.
Do I legally need this certificate?
No law requires a specific certificate. Your employer decides what training your role needs. If you run your own business, you are responsible for making sure your labels are right.
Is this certificate accredited?
This is a private certificate of completion issued by us. It is not a regulated qualification. Your employer decides whether it meets their needs.
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