Allergy Research
·Jul 28, 2022
The use of scientifically determined allergen thresholds to inform precautionary allergen labelling is the cornerstone of the VITAL program. However internationally, the acceptance of both the concept and the best approach to determine an appropriate threshold has been debated for…
Allergy Research
·Jul 28, 2022
The NZIFST 2022 Conference was held in Rotorua, from 5 – 7 July. There were many exceptional speakers, all providing their valuable insights on the core theme of collaboration, and challenging the food industry to achieve a safe, sustainable food…
Allergy Research
·Jun 23, 2022
According to a recent article by Glen Neal, General Manager Risk Management and Intelligence, Food Standards Australia New Zealand, the science is aligning on thresholds. But what does this mean for ‘may contain’ type PAL statements? It was noted in…
Allergy Research
·Jun 21, 2022
A new, three-year, oral immunotherapy (OIT) trial in the UK will investigate whether commonly available peanut and milk products, taken under medical supervision, can be used as a treatment for people with food allergies. The trial aims to explore alternatives…
Allergy Research
·Jun 21, 2022
A Japanese study has shown how easy it is to unintentionally contaminate kitchen utensils with wheat allergens while cleaning. The study authors used a scrubbing sponge and detergent to clean a bowl coated with 10g of liquid batter, then used…
Allergy Research
·Jun 21, 2022
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States has found people with food allergies are less likely to become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, than people who don’t have them. The…
