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The Allergen Bureau Food Allergen Fundamentals presentation gives a general overview of food allergens and provides references to a variety of resources available to assist the food industry with the complex task of managing allergens. This presentation has been developed as a…

The Allergen Bureau is pleased to announce that Dean Stockwell has been appointed to the Allergen Bureau Board as an Invited Director. Dean is an experienced professional with an extensive career in the food sector. Dean has graduate qualifications in…

A survey of people in Australia with food allergy has highlighted the risk of anaphylaxis when eating out, even when restaurant staff are informed of the food allergy. Researchers based in Melbourne, Victoria, conducted an anonymous online survey over a…

Previous studies have analysed and reported on the concerning variability of allergen levels in food products bearing a precautionary allergen label (PAL). Canadian researchers set out to determine the situation in their country and offer local guidance for better management…

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has conducted the first known priority setting exercise to identify unanswered food hypersensitivity research questions. Food hypersensitivity includes food allergy, coeliac disease and food intolerance. Following UK-wide public consultation that resulted in 295 responses,…

Two resources developed by USA nut industry associations have recently been issued in relation to the handling and processing of tree nuts and peanuts. Both resources provide guidance for USA food and agricultural industries to help maximise safety and minimise…