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It’s now been four months since the launch of VITAL 4.0, and we hope organisations have been using this time to review and update their allergen risk reviews and allergen management plans. We know you will have been busy reassessing…

Historically in New Zealand, specialist gluten free products have been available on prescription for people with medically diagnosed coeliac disease. A recent study published in The New Zealand Medical Journal reveals that only about 2 per cent of those eligible…

Food allergies affect approximately 8 per cent of children in the US and around 10 per cent of adults, but their impact is not evenly distributed across the population. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAI) has issued…

Linseed, derived from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) and also known as flaxseed, is valued for its nutritional content and other dietary properties. As consumption of linseed has increased, there has been a corresponding rise in reported linseed allergies, often…

The UK Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published new guidance to help food manufacturers prevent, manage, and investigate food allergen-related incidents or ‘near-misses’. This comprehensive guide offers practical advice on preventing future food product recalls by addressing the most…

Precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) on pre-packaged food is a critical tool used by the food industry to communicate potential risks of unintended allergen presence (UAP) for people with food allergies. The World Allergy Organization Consensus on the Use of PAL…