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The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has updated its allergen labelling guidance with new and revised questions and answers. The update replaces previous advice released in 2006 and reflects new information, including the requirement to label sesame which comes…

Food Allergy Canada has released Allergen Management Guidelines for Food Manufacturers to support Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers in managing allergens and enabling safe options for consumers with food allergy. The resource was drafted by consumer group Food Allergy Canada, in…

Australians living with allergies will have their conditions better diagnosed, managed, and prevented under new funding by the Albanese Government. The aim is to have fewer people getting ill, hospitalised, or dying because of allergies. The Labor Government is providing…

In-depth knowledge of Hygienic Design improves not only allergen risk management but increases productivity and sustainability – a report by David Lowry, Chairperson EHEDG NZ Regional Section Hygienic Design is a term often used in the food industry, but what…

The FAMS Organising Committee is most excited to announce a confirmed date for the 5th Food Allergen Management Symposium (FAMS) to be held across 3 days from 30th May to 1st June 2023.  As promised in our closing comments to 2021’s virtual symposium, FAMS23…

The increasing use of plant-based proteins has seen greater uptake of lupin in the worldwide food market. While less than one percent of the Australian population is believed to have a lupin allergy, reports of lupin allergy are increasing globally.…