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Allergens may be present in foods in the form of cross contact. The Allergen Bureau’s Voluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labelling (VITAL®) Program defines cross contact as a residue or other trace amount of a food allergen that is unintentionally incorporated…

The FDA has issued draft guidance detailing how it will evaluate the public health importance of food allergens that are not among those currently identified by law in the United States. Current food allergens that require labelling include milk, eggs,…

Just as the food industry was learning to manage COVID-related shortages, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further increased critical supply chain issues. As the urgency around ingredient substitutions increases, so too does the risk of food fraud and economically-motivated adulteration…

The future of food safety will be heavily impacted by technology. A relevant example is presented in a recent publication that describes the use of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based method to rapidly detect trace levels of gluten or nuts in…

Don’t forget your chance to nominate for the joint Allergen Bureau/New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology (NZIFST) award for best practice food allergen management in New Zealand. If you follow best practice allergen management in your company or…

The Australian Federal Budget has announced a $26.9 million investment over 4 years to address allergy and anaphylaxis. The funding will lead to the creation of two vital organisations, the National Allergy Council (NAC) and National Allergy Centre of Excellence…