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This document focuses on precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) statements. PAL statements are voluntary and not included in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code).   The guide is designed as a companion to the Voluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labelling…

Recalls are the last resort in our food safety network. To say they are undesirable for both consumers and businesses is an understatement. The cost to any business can be hundreds of thousands of dollars, and the damage to consumer…

The Allergen Bureau’s 11th Annual General Meeting and Member Meeting, a significant gathering in the food industry’s calendar, took place on October 26 in a hybrid format at the NSW Food Authority in Newington. The event provided a platform for…

I have been the VITAL Co-ordinator for over 15 years for the Allergen Bureau and I am sad to be leaving! This role has been a wonderful opportunity and a privilege to work with a professional and passionate team. I…

The leading value proposition of the Allergen Bureau is to tackle industry challenges that are bigger than any one company alone and to be known as an organisation that can help solve problems in a manner that benefits the entire…

If your product carries a PAL statement, your data can make a difference!  Earlier this year we mentioned the Allergen Bureau was commissioning a survey to gain insight into the possible impact on the labelling outcomes of a transition to…