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A BBC investigation in the UK has revealed serious food safety concerns on TikTok Shop, where numerous food products are being sold without proper ingredient and food allergen labelling.   Accurate allergen labelling is a legal requirement on all products offered for sale in the…

Progress, Purpose & Collaboration The final session of FAMS 2025, “Attempting to Qualify the Perceived Level of Progress in Food Allergen Management“, brought together leading voices across science, healthcare, industry, and regulation. Chaired by Prof.r Samuel Godefroy (GFoRSS), the panel…

One of the standout moments from FAMS 2025 was the strong spirit of collaboration and the multidisciplinary approach to tackling the complex challenges in food allergy care and communication. Using this approach, a working group led by the National Allergy…

As a not-for-profit organisation, the Allergen Bureau relies on membership and services revenue to fund our work, and we are grateful to the many businesses who have supported us over our 20 years. For many, membership demonstrates commitment to staff,…

Sustainable agricultural practices in wheat cultivation, such as green manuring and crop rotation with soy and mustard, offer environmental benefits by reducing pesticide and herbicide usage. However, these practices introduce risks of allergen cross-contamination in wheat-based products. Researchers in Italy…

A recent study evaluated the effectiveness of video-based allergy training for catering personnel in restaurants, schools, and hospitals. The study involved 619 participants who completed pre-test surveys to assess their demographic data, attitudes, and knowledge levels regarding food allergies. Following…