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The Allergen Bureau extends its sincere condolences to the Allen family. Dr Katie Allen was a foundational member of the Allergen Bureau’s VITAL Scientific Expert Panel (VSEP) from 2011–2019. Working alongside international experts in the field of food allergy, her…

As the concept of quantitative allergen risk assessment becomes legislated in some markets, is increasingly discussed by Codex, and continues to gather momentum globally, the Allergen Bureau would like to take this opportunity to clarify the distinction between the concept…

Allergen Bureau and Food and Beverage Importers Association (FBIA) were pleased to collaborate on Wednesday 19 November to deliver an interactive allergen labelling workshop for food importers.  Participants worked through real-world labelling scenarios to identify errors, improve accuracy, and build confidence…

The FAO and WHO have released a new executive summary report outlining the recommendations of the Ad hoc Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Risk Assessment of Food Allergens – reference dose(s) for cereals containing gluten or gluten, held in Rome…

A U.S. man who died earlier this year after eating a beef burger is thought to be the first person to have succumbed to red meat allergy triggered by a tick bite.   The diagnosis was recently confirmed through post mortem…

A major review led by researchers at the University of Melbourne has redefined non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) as a gut–brain issue, rather than a gluten-related condition.  NCGS is a condition characterised by intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms related to the ingestion…