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Congratulations, Jasmine! The Allergen Bureau is incredibly proud to congratulate Jasmine on receiving the AIFST Food Safety Award at the 2026 The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology – AIFST Convention this week. The AIFST Food Safety Award recognises…

Thank you to member company Arytza for asking the Allergen Bureau to present at its annual supplier day. ARYZTA is an international bakery company with a leadership position in convenience bakery, offering a comprehensive range of bread & rolls, morning…

On 13 July 2026, the Allergen Bureau brought together industry, dietitians and technical experts at the NSW Food Authority in Newington for a face-to-face round table on the recent CCFL ratification of the 4mg gluten and 5mg wheat reference doses.…

Thank you to Allergen Bureau’s Nicole Koek, who spent time last week lecturing final year engineering students at UNSW — covering food allergens, cross-contact in manufacturing, the VITAL Online and VITAL Program, and the range of resources the Allergen Bureau…

The 2026 AIFST Convention brought together the brightest minds in food science, technology, safety and innovation in Melbourne on 27 & 28 July, for two days of learning, networking and inspiration across the agrifood sector. On Day 1, the Allergen…

In a significant development for food allergy management, the Codex Alimentarius Commission has adopted new international guidelines governing the use of precautionary allergen labelling (PAL), including statements such as “may contain”. The decision aims to make allergen labelling more consistent,…