Pret allergy death: Plans for ‘Natasha’s Law’ by 2019

A ‘NATASHA’S Law’ to improve food labelling and prevent allergy-related deaths could be in force by next summer.

The parents of tragic 15-yearold Natasha Ednan-Laperouse revealed the latest development yesterday after they met Environment Secretary Michael Gove.

Nadim and Tanya EdnanLaperouse said they were ‘delighted’ with how the meeting went and that there was ‘a possibility of the law being implemented by July’.

Natasha, from Fulham, West London, died from an allergic reaction to sesame seeds in a Pret a Manger baguette that did not have warnings on the label.

Her parents want a change in the law so all foods are labelled clearly with possible allergens.

A coroner last month branded Pret’s labelling inadequate and raised concerns that ‘future deaths could occur’.

Mr Gove has told the family he hopes to publish proposals for consultation either side of Christmas, meaning Natasha’s Law could be in place as early as next summer recess.

This month Pret said it was introducing full ingredient labelling to its products.