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The Allergen Bureau is seeking nominations for Elected Directors aligned with a culture rooted in scientific rigor and a steadfast commitment to:  If this sounds like you (or someone you know), and you/they are an officer or employee of an…

The AIFST 2024 Convention kicked off in Sydney last month with Allergen Bureau’s dynamic session on allergen risk, control, and management, highlighting the critical role of cross-sector collaboration in areas such as industry, food service, government, consumer health, and clinical…

On Tuesday 13 August VITAL® Online was updated from V3.1.9 (previous version) to V4.0.0 (updated version). The VITAL Calculator version no.: 4.0.0 changes will include:  The transition is supported by a new Vital 4.0 Summary and FAQ’s guide.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. following inspections that revealed incorrect allergen labelling on some of their bakery products. These inspections, conducted in late 2023 at two production facilities, found…

A recent article in Current Allergy and Asthma Reports highlights a growing issue of allergic reactions to a wide number of legumes. Researchers found that, beyond peanuts and soybeans, other legumes such as peas, chickpeas, lentils, and lupins are emerging…

A groundbreaking trial for a new peanut allergy treatment is set to begin in Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth. The new medication targets antibodies in the body’s own immune system that cause peanut allergy reactions, aiming to alter them and stop…