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A step closer – risk based precautionary allergen labelling statements, explained simply in new video by FAO and WHO.  With over 220 million people worldwide living with food allergies, clear and accurate labelling is essential—but current approaches often err on…

According to an October 2024 press release  by Food Allergy Canada, new research is reshaping how the food service industry approaches allergen management — not only as a public health priority but also as a smart business strategy. The findings…

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…