Each and every food production company needs to ensure that they implement Allergen Management at their facility. The risk to the consumer increases if these management systems are not in place. Here we provide you with articles both directly and indirectly linked to Allergen Management.
FACTS is excited to announce that in August 2024, the Allergen Bureau launched the new and improved VITAL® 4.0! VITAL® is a science-based risk-assessment tool developed to aid members of the food industry in determining whether their products need to carry allergen precautionary-labelling state...
Here is a list of recommended allergen-related questions to add to your supplier questionnaires, benchtop audit forms, product information forms and supplier information forms. Understanding the allergen risks associated with raw materials and suppliers is fundamental to any food safety management ...
[one-half-first]Cow's milk allergies and lactose intolerance are often confused with each other. Here’s how to tell the difference between the two most common reactions triggered by milk. What are the most common adverse reactions to milk? Cow’s milk allergies and lactose intolerance. What ...
[one-half-first] Food product recalls A food recall is a high-impact event that could potentially cripple a company. Apart from the associated health risks and exorbitant costs, the ensuing brand and reputational damages can be severe and long-lasting. Despite a company's best efforts, errors can ...
Traceability and raw material quality assurance are key components of any food safety system; in terms of allergens, they allow manufacturers to track ingredients and products that may have been subject to deliberate addition of allergens or unintentional allergen cross-contact. Raw material specifi...
Why do I need to do soy allergen testing? Food allergies pose a widespread public health challenge, impacting millions of consumers globally. In recent years the management of allergens has gained significant attention, due to increasingly stringent allergen labelling regulations, GFSI food safety ...
Why do I need to do wheat or gluten allergen testing? Food allergies pose a widespread public health challenge, impacting millions of consumers globally. In recent years the management of allergens has gained significant attention, due to increasingly stringent allergen labelling regulations, GFSI ...
Why do I need to do peanut allergen testing? Food allergies pose a widespread public health challenge, impacting millions of consumers globally. In recent years the management of allergens has gained significant attention, due to increasingly stringent allergen labelling regulations, GFSI food safe...
Why do I need to do egg allergen testing? Food allergies pose a widespread public health challenge, impacting millions of consumers globally. In recent years the management of allergens has gained significant attention, due to increasingly stringent allergen labelling regulations, GFSI food safety ...