US EditionTikTok Shop food listings raise safety concerns over missing allergen information
- In 2025, numerous TikTok Shop sellers offered snacks and sweets without listing legally required allergen information in the UK.
- This issue arose because TikTok Shop currently allows food sales without mandatory ingredient or allergen details, despite UK laws requiring the 14 main allergens to be declared.
- The BBC found UK sellers listing items like a Squid Game sweet treat with 'not applicable' allergen info and a burger kit containing milk and wheat labeled only as 'spices' or 'flour'.
- TikTok removed highlighted listings after the BBC's report but three companies still sold products lacking full allergen information, while allergy charities stressed that TikTok must enforce safety standards including Natasha's Law.
- Experts warned consumers not to buy food without allergen labels due to serious health risks, urging TikTok to ensure compliance and protect allergy sufferers from potential danger.
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