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The Anaphylaxis Manifesto, spearheaded by the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network and the European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients’ Associations, outlines ten critical actions needed to enhance the lives of individuals at risk of severe allergic reactions.  …

A European multicentre study has investigated “real-life situations” where food allergens have accidentally been consumed by people with food allergies. The aim was to determine links between the nature and amount of food allergens consumed and the severity of the…

Fish allergy often persists into adulthood, particularly in people who are sensitised to the major fish allergen, parvalbumin. A recent study across six European allergy centres highlights the persistence, severity, and reactivity thresholds of fish allergy.  Forty-two people aged 12…

Before harmonised Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) can be achieved, stakeholders must accept the risk assessment profile of reference doses. In a further step to gaining universal acceptance, researchers have analysed food allergy symptoms recorded in the TNO-FARRP threshold database and…

Are you making a difference? The Julie Newlands Award is now open—and the winner gets $1000 credit to put towards the next FAMS conference, Allergen Bureau Membership or VITAL Online Subscription. This award celebrates individuals and teams making a real…

Current regulations under the US Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act) do not require the disclosure of major food allergens on alcoholic beverage labels. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau has proposed a new rule…