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A recent survey by GS1 has revealed that 56 per cent of people with food allergies have suffered allergic reactions due to inadequate labelling. And, despite 60 per cent of allergy-conscious shoppers diligently checking food labels for relevant information, only…

Eminent global researchers based in the US have published a mini-review that illustrates the many dimensions of life that are impacted among those with food allergy. Summarising findings from a breadth of current literature, they present how food allergy affects…

Determining the threshold levels of food allergens that trigger reactions is an ongoing challenge for the food industry. While conventional allergen detection methods such as enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), DNA-PCR, and others are capable of detecting and quantifying the main…

Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered novel non-invasive early predictors for food allergies in infants, giving rise to promising new ways to protect those at risk from developing allergies. In their recent study, researchers collected skin tape strips from…

The ad hoc joint FAO/WHO expert consultation on risk assessment of food allergens has released a report on whether certain foods and ingredients, such as highly refined components, that are derived from the list of foods known to cause hypersensitivity…

The FAMS Organising Committee is thrilled to announce planning has commenced for the 6th Food Allergen Management Symposium (FAMS), scheduled to take place from May 20th to 22nd, 2025, in Sydney. We’re reaching out early to assist with your 2025…