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title: "EU allergen labelling: any gotchas for Asian snacks? — LiangduSyrup"
url: "https://liangdusyrup.com/forum/eu-allergen-labelling-any-gotchas-for-asian-snacks/"
date: 2026-08-21
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# EU allergen labelling: any gotchas for Asian snacks?

EU allergen rules are strict, and Asian snacks are full of the exact allergens regulators watch: sesame, soy, peanuts, mustard, celery. 🌾

Common gotchas we hit: “may contain traces” without a basis, undeclared sesame in sauces, and pack sizes below 25g needing full label anyway. What tripped you up?

![label compliance](https://liangdusyrup.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20230802_025621-scaled-1.jpg)

AreaRuleNote14 allergensMandatoryBold on labelCross-contactRisk-based“May contain” justifiedLanguageDestination languageTranslations certifiedShare your EU labelling war stories. 🏷️