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FSA UK - Survey on allergen advisory labeling

FSA UK – Survey on allergen advisory labeling

The survey examined the type of allergen advisory labelling present on pre-packed processed foods sold in the UK, and aimed to quantify the level of allergens resulting from cross-contamination and establish whether the type of advisory labelling used related to the level of allergen present.

The current regulatory framework within the European Union mandates the declaration of 14 allergens as…

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FDA: Food Allergen Advisory Labeling

FDA & FALCPA discuss Food Allergen Labeling and the politics of Cross Processing. "FALCPA’s labeling requirements do not apply to the potential or unintentional presence of major food allergens in foods resulting from "cross-contact" situations during manufacturing, e.g., because of shared equipment or processing lines. In the context of food allergens, "cross-contact" occurs when a residue or trace amount of an allergenic food becomes incorporated into another food not intended to contain it. FDA guidance for the food industry states that food allergen advisory statements, e.g., "may contain [allergen]" or "produced in a facility that also uses [allergen]" should not be used as a substitute for adhering to current good manufacturing practices and must be truthful and not misleading. FDA is considering ways to best manage the use of these types of statements by manufacturers to better inform consumers." (http://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/consumers/ucm079311.htm). Manja!