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New law puts sesame on fast track for allergen labeling requirements

By Coral Beach on April 28, 2021

Coming in at No. 9 and trailing the first eight contenders by 17 years may not sound like a victory, but sesame’s ninth place finish on the official list of “major allergens” is a big…
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U.S. House passes FASTER Act for sesame labeling

By News Desk on April 20, 2021

The U.S. House has approved the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research (FASTER) Act,  bringing sesame one step closer to becoming the ninth major allergen, as defined by federal law.

The legislation requires that …
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U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passes FASTER Act

By News Desk on November 18, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the FASTER Act, bringing sesame one step closer to becoming the ninth major allergen, as defined by federal law.

The Act would also require the federal government …
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