Overview

• The Food Standards Agency warns certain imported Dubai-style chocolates lack reliable UK-compliant labels and may pose serious risks to allergy sufferers.
• Sampling has uncovered bars containing banned additives, illegal food dyes, mould toxins and compounds with carcinogenic potential.
• UK regulations mandate English-language labels detailing all ingredients, highlighting 14 regulated allergens, weight, expiry dates and supplier or importer information.
• The FSA is working with local authorities and allergy charities to identify unsafe products and alert sensitive shoppers.
• Shoppers are urged to buy from established UK retailers and report any suspicious Dubai-style chocolates to local authorities to prevent hazardous exposures.