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There are specific regulations dealing with pregnancy at work which we will apply when any
of our employees informs us that they are pregnant, has recently given birth or is
breastfeeding and who provides us with an appropriate medical certificate. As the earliest
stages of pregnancy are the most critical ones for the developing child it is in our employee’s
best interest to let us know she is pregnant as soon as possible.

We will carry out a specific risk assessment for that employee. We will particularly take
account of any medical advice our employee has received. If a risk cannot be eliminated or
reduced to an acceptable level we will:
- adjust the working conditions or hours of work or both. If this is not possible,
• we provide alternate work and if this is not possible
• we will facilitate granting the employee health and safety leave.

When carrying out such a risk assessment we will identify hazards in the workplace that
could pose a health and safety risk to the new and expectant mothers and take appropriate
action to remove or reduce the risk. We will keep this risk assessment under review and
update as necessary.

Furthermore we will ensure that pregnant, post natal or breastfeeding employees have a
suitable place to rest.

K) ALLERGEN POLICY

The Company handles five allergens on site {Gluten, Egg, Milk, Soya and Sulphites}. To
comply with food safety regulation and to control risk of allergen contamination we do not allow
any other allergens into our manufacturing facilities. {Reference 7.1. GA/5.3}

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