21st Apr 2015 - 09:44
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Pembroke College, Cambridge, has become the first university establishment in the UK to be allergen accredited.
When the allergen legislation came into effect in December, Pembroke’s catering tem set up Simply Pembroke, a range of allergen-free food in the cafeteria.
Following its launch in January, catering manager David Harwood contacted Allergen Accreditation and CEO Julian Edwards carried out a rigorous inspection of the kitchens, which confirmed that the college was compliant in all 45 of the specified areas.
Julian Edwards said: “I’m delighted to be able to hand over an accreditation certificate, which is the Michelin star of allergen management. Pembroke’s catering team have not just met the requirements.
“They have done something exceptional. I have not seen an allergen free zone anywhere else yet – you’re the first.”