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The leading value proposition of the Allergen Bureau is to tackle industry challenges that are bigger than any one company alone and to be known as an organisation that can help solve problems in a manner that benefits the entire…

Prompted by a question from one of their readers, the Washington Post has dived into the details surrounding food allergies, posting a view on what may be behind the dramatic increase in incidence seen in recent years.   In reviewing available…

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has updated its guidance on allergen labelling following consultation carried out earlier this year. The new guidance clarifies when precautionary allergen labels (PALs) should be used and how they should be worded.  According to the…

People with food allergies often report feeling concerned and anxious about the risk of having an allergic reaction while travelling by air. In fact, a recent study has shown that despite large increases in passenger numbers and food allergy prevalence,…

New research has revealed that 1.4 per cent of 12-month-olds in Australia have a cashew allergy and 1.3 per cent have a cow’s milk allergy. This is the first time the rate of these allergies in Australia has been determined…

A new study has found the use of a genetic biomarker could help identify which people with food allergy are most at risk of experiencing a severe reaction.   Clinical tests that are currently available to diagnose food allergy do not…