France & French-Speaking Countries

French Food Allergy Card

Create a bilingual English-French food allergy card for safe dining in France, Belgium, Switzerland, and beyond.

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Dining in France with Food Allergies

French cuisine is built on dairy, eggs, and wheat — the foundation of butter sauces, croissants, crêpes, and most French pastries. For those with allergies to these ingredients, traveling in France requires careful navigation.

French restaurants tend to take food seriously, but English is not always spoken fluently in traditional neighborhood bistros or rural auberges. A clear, professionally worded French allergy card removes the language barrier and conveys the medical seriousness of your restriction.

EU law requires French restaurants to disclose 14 major allergens upon request. Our cards help you ask and confirm this information effectively.

Hidden Allergens in French Cuisine

Butter in everything

French cooking revolves around butter and cream. Even savory dishes often contain dairy.

Wheat in sauces

Classic French sauces use flour as a thickener (roux). Always verify before ordering.

Nut-filled pastries

Frangipane, praline, and many French pastries contain almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts.

EU 14 allergen labeling

France follows EU allergen law. Your French card helps staff identify and communicate the 14 regulated allergens.

How to Create Your French Allergy Card

1

Select allergens

Choose from the EU 14 or add custom items.

2

Choose English + French

Bilingual layout for France and French-speaking countries.

3

Add notes

Auto-translated French notes for specific requests.

4

Download and go

Save to phone or print wallet-size.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say "I have a milk allergy" in French?
J'ai une allergie au lait. Our cards display this clearly in French with the allergen highlighted.
Does France have good allergen labeling in restaurants?
Yes. EU Regulation 1169/2011 requires all French restaurants and food businesses to provide allergen information for 14 major allergens. However, you need to ask — having a card makes this communication much easier.
What about Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada?
The same French card works throughout all French-speaking regions including Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec, and French territories.

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Printable Allergy Card

Build a bilingual allergy card, preview it free, then download a print-ready PDF and a phone-ready PNG. Print at home on card stock or hand the PDF to any print shop.

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AllergyCard — Available on the App Store

The AllergyCard iOS app lets you show your allergy card offline, speak your restrictions aloud in the local language, and access an emergency screen — all without Wi-Fi. Free to download, available in 174 countries.

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