allergens

FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

In announcing a draft compliance guide for FDA staff on enforcement about major food allergen labeling the agency has missed the mark with a comment about sesame activities, according to

By Coral Beach

/ 17 May 2023

FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

National checks reveal allergy information often incorrect

Campaigns by authorities in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark have found allergen information provided to consumers is often inaccurate. European regulation lists 14 allergens that are subject to labeling and

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Apr 2023

National checks reveal allergy information often incorrect

FDA cautions manufacturers of plant-based proteins to remember allergens

The Food and Drug Administration is reminding manufacturers of plant-based proteins to be aware of the legal requirements of such products. The reminder is a pre-emptive strike for developers and

By Coral Beach

/ 14 Apr 2023

FDA cautions manufacturers of plant-based proteins to remember allergens

Data lacking in FSA assessment of hazards from cell-based meat

An assessment of hazards in cell-based meat products has found considerable gaps in knowledge. There are several areas where data is lacking or information is required to manage the risk

By Joe Whitworth

/ 24 Mar 2023

Data lacking in FSA assessment of hazards from cell-based meat

Experts advance allergen amount understanding

Scientists have improved knowledge about the doses of food allergens that can result in allergic reactions. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Consultation

By News Desk

/ 6 Jan 2023

Experts advance allergen amount understanding

Allergens dominate UK food recalls, finds study

More than half of food recalls in the United Kingdom over a 5-year period were due to allergens, according to a recently released study. Allergen-related recalls increased annually until 2019,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 5 Jan 2023

Allergens dominate UK food recalls, finds study

FDA seeking comments on guidance for labeling foods that contain allergens

The FDA has issued two guidance documents about food allergen labeling requirements to help the food industry meet the need to list any significant food allergen on the labels of

By Coral Beach

/ 30 Nov 2022

FDA seeking comments on guidance for labeling foods that contain allergens

FDA sends warning to food firm in Chicago over violations at their bakery facility

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 21 Nov 2022

FDA sends warning to food firm in Chicago over violations at their bakery facility

Low safety risk from edible insect products, finds FSA

There is a low risk to the public from edible insects sold in the United Kingdom, according to a Food Standards Agency (FSA) assessment. The risk assessment looked at allergens,

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 Nov 2022

Low safety risk from edible insect products, finds FSA

Ethylene oxide and Salmonella feature in major FSA incidents

Salmonella in breaded chicken and ethylene oxide were two of the main incidents handled this past year by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). The FSA was notified of 2,336

By Joe Whitworth

/ 14 Sep 2022

Ethylene oxide and Salmonella feature in major FSA incidents

FSA seeks to ensure food safety in food banks and charities

The Foods Standards Agency (FSA) is looking into what support charities and groups providing food may need to ensure food safety. The agency commissioned Ipsos UK to look at the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 25 Aug 2022

FSA seeks to ensure food safety in food banks and charities

Dutch control finds gaps in allergen information given to consumers

Hospitality companies need to do more to inform consumers about allergens, according to the Dutch food agency. Many firms in the retail, artisan and catering sector do not properly inform

By News Desk

/ 20 Jun 2022

Dutch control finds gaps in allergen information given to consumers

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allergens

FDA’s draft guidance on allergen labeling met with lukewarm reception from consumer group

National checks reveal allergy information often incorrect

FDA cautions manufacturers of plant-based proteins to remember allergens

Data lacking in FSA assessment of hazards from cell-based meat

Experts advance allergen amount understanding

Allergens dominate UK food recalls, finds study

FDA seeking comments on guidance for labeling foods that contain allergens

FDA sends warning to food firm in Chicago over violations at their bakery facility

Low safety risk from edible insect products, finds FSA

Ethylene oxide and Salmonella feature in major FSA incidents

FSA seeks to ensure food safety in food banks and charities

Dutch control finds gaps in allergen information given to consumers

Your Support Protects Public Health