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Milk is one of the leading causes of fatal or near-fatal food-induced anaphylactic reactions globally. Because of this, most countries require milk to be declared on a food label when present as an ingredient, yet undeclared milk is the most…

With the rise in availability of frozen and on-the-go meals, US-based researchers have looked at the extent of undeclared allergens or labelled allergens that are not actually present at detectable levels in these foods. Using a 7-plex immunoassay capable of…

Australian Food Safety Week 2021 was held from 13 – 20 November 2021. This year’s theme ‘Food safety – be prepared’ is aimed at building resilience in the community, especially after disasters, by setting up a basic food safety toolkit…

We are pleased to announce that the AIFST Allergen Bureau Julie Newlands Award was presented to Jo Price from HJ Langdon.  The Award recognises excellence in food allergen management based on their contribution to a consistent, science-based approach to food allergen…

In early 2020, the FAO and WHO jointly established an Expert Consultation on Risk Assessment of Food Allergens. This global group, made up of scientists, regulators, physicians, clinicians and risk managers from academia, government, and the food industry, was formed…

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Recognizing the critical impact of food allergies on some of the world’s most vulnerable populations, earlier this year the…