Law & Compliance
Allergens, GDPR, legal notice and accessibility – explained clearly for restaurateurs.
Articles in this cluster
In-depth guides on this topic – from the initial setup to the detailed questions that come up in day-to-day operations.
- The 14 Allergens: A Complete Overview for RestaurantsThe complete 14 allergens list under EU law: where each hides in restaurant dishes and how to label them cleanly on your (digital) menu. Practical orientation for gastronomy.
- Labelling Additives in Hospitality: the guide for your menuAdditive labelling in hospitality: which substances you must declare on your menu, how the footnote-and-legend method works and what to watch for.
- The LMIV Explained Simply for Restaurateurs: Labelling Allergens CorrectlyWhat the LMIV means for your restaurant: the 14 main allergens, written or oral information, and how digital menus make compliance easier.
- GDPR for Restaurants: The Essentials Explained SimplyGDPR for restaurants made simple: which guest data you process, what duties apply and the first practical steps to stay on the safe side. Clear and compact.
- Imprint for Your Restaurant Website: Required Details under § 5 DDGWhich details must a German restaurant website imprint contain? § 5 DDG explained: provider information, footer placement and what to watch out for.
- Creating a Privacy Policy for Your Restaurant: Duty, Content, ApproachHow to create a privacy policy for your restaurant website: what it must contain under the GDPR, how it differs from the imprint and how to keep it up to date.
- Accessible Websites: The BFSG for GastronomyWhat Germany's accessibility act (BFSG) has meant for gastronomy websites since June 2025, who is affected and how to make your site accessible.
- Cash-register security & TSE: what restaurateurs must knowCash-register security explained: Germany's TSE requirement, KassenSichV, receipt-issuance duty, reporting obligation and cash audit for hospitality businesses.
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