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1. Match the scope to your needs

Choose the dietary requirement and the language the staff will read. Celiac/gluten-free cards identify celiac disease; they are not wheat-allergy cards. Vegan cards communicate animal-derived ingredient exclusions; they are not allergy cards.

Read every paragraph of the English meaning. Tell staff directly about requirements the card does not cover. For example, individual oat tolerance is not covered by the celiac card; the Celiac Disease Foundation explains the distinction.

2. Save an offline copy

Download the image before you travel and keep it somewhere easy to find on your phone. Open it once to check that the whole message is visible. The image and PDF do not need an internet connection to display. The online staff view and QR status route do.

3. Print at actual size

The card page states the paper size and dimensions. In your print dialog, select “Actual size” or 100% scale. Avoid “Fit to page,” which can reduce the text. Check the printed message and QR before relying on the copy.

Keep every paragraph and the version footer visible. Do not crop, rewrite or combine cards if that changes their meaning. The downloadable PDFs contain selectable text; the phone images do not.

4. Show it before ordering

Use “Show to staff” for a larger message without the surrounding navigation. Give the reader time to read every line, then ask whether they can accommodate the request. If they are unsure, choose another option.

5. Check the version

The card footer identifies its version. Scan the QR to see the current released version or an unavailable status. Compare it with your saved copy. A stable QR does not automatically identify which printed version you are holding.

Report missing wording, an unclear phrase or a display problem. Do not include personal health details.