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A new study found that the way kids with food allergies are asked about bullying gives a more accurate picture of the size and scope of the problem. Using this method has shown One in three kids with food allergies…

Sixty-six countries across 5 continents require by law that certain allergenic ingredients must be declared on labels when used in pre-packaged foods. However, across the different countries and regions, there are significant variations in which allergens must be labelled and…

Allergen Bureau’s President Kirsten Grinter recently presented on the VITAL Program at the Finnish Society of Food Sciences. Kirsten covered the key components of the VITAL program including cross contact allergens, reference doses and amounts, action levels and precautionary allergen…

We are pleased to announce that the AIFST Allergen Bureau Julie Newlands Award was presented to Jo Price from HJ Langdon.  The Award recognises excellence in food allergen management based on their contribution to a consistent, science-based approach to food allergen…

In early 2020, the FAO and WHO jointly established an Expert Consultation on Risk Assessment of Food Allergens. This global group, made up of scientists, regulators, physicians, clinicians and risk managers from academia, government, and the food industry, was formed…

The use of hookworms to treat coeliac disease has been a promising field of study for over a decade. Researchers at Queensland’s James Cook University have secured funding from Coeliac Australia to build on their findings from recent clinical trials.…