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The parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died from an allergic reaction after eating a baguette, have welcomed a new law in her name saying their daughter would be ‘very proud’.
Natasha’s Law, which comes into force today, requires all food retailers to display full ingredient and allergen labelling on every food item made on the premises and pre-packed for direct sale.
Fifteen-year-old Natasha died in July 2016 after she ate a baguette she was unaware contained hidden sesame seeds which she was severely allergic to.
Natasha Ednan-Laperouse died from an allergic reaction after eating a baguette. Natasha’s Law, which comes into force today, requires all food retailers to display full ingredient and allergen labelling on every food item made on the premises and pre-packed for direct sale
Her parents Tanya and Nadim, who set up the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, campaigned for the change after the food labelling scandal was exposed at their daughter’s inquest in 2018.
Mr Ednan-Laperouse said: ‘Natasha’s Law is about saving lives and marks a major milestone in our campaign to support people with food allergies.’
His wife added: ‘Nothing can bring Natasha back but we know she would be very proud a new law in her name will help others.’
Natasha went into anaphylactic shock within minutes of take off on a British Airways flight to France after buying a sandwich at a Pret-A-Manger branch in Heathrow airport.
The 15-year-old knew she was allergic to milk, eggs, banana, nuts and
