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As doctors around Australia report a rise in prevalence of adult-onset food allergies, a new registry to be piloted next year hopes to shed light on the reasons why.  Much of the research and policy focus over the past few…

Australia has the highest rate of food allergies in the world and yet the tests used to diagnose them are unreliable, with experts arguing this is putting lives at risk.  Due to price and practicalities, skin prick tests are the…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released an updated draft guidance designed to help food facilities comply with the requirements for current good manufacturing practices and preventive controls. It includes a new chapter dedicated to food allergens.  The chapter…

Two New Zealand food importers have been fined for failing to translate allergen declarations into English, following product recalls by Tokyo Food Company and Japan Mart 2014 Company.   Tokyo Food Company imported and sold Seasoned Seaweed Salad, also known as…

The Allergen Bureau’s 11th Annual General Meeting and Member Meeting, a significant gathering in the food industry’s calendar, took place on October 26 in a hybrid format at the NSW Food Authority in Newington. The event provided a platform for…

I have been the VITAL Co-ordinator for over 15 years for the Allergen Bureau and I am sad to be leaving! This role has been a wonderful opportunity and a privilege to work with a professional and passionate team. I…