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.
Why do I need to do milk 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 safet...
In the food industry, ensuring the safety and quality of products is of utmost importance. Laboratory testing plays a crucial role in this process, as it allows manufacturers, regulators, retailers and consumers to make informed decisions about the food they produce, distribute and consume. Howev...
Robust allergen management is a standard requirement in all food safety management systems. The South African food industry has been honing its allergen management skills since 2010, when the labelling and control of eight common food allergens became mandatory. Food business operator responsibi...
[one-half-first] Food allergies are widely acknowledged and recognised as a public health priority. Global harmonisation of food allergen labelling and control will expand consumer protection and reduce trade barriers. The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) plays a pivotal role in establishing stan...
Undeclared allergens are often present in food due to cross-contact that occurred somewhere along the supply chain. But it is challenging to determine and assess the risk of allergen cross-contact in agricultural raw materials, because of the complexity of supply chains, the sporadic and unpredictab...
Food safety management systems place a lot of emphasis on managing allergen cross-contact (cross-contamination) that leads to unintended allergen presence (UAP). And rightfully so, as undeclared allergens are one of the primary culprits behind food product recalls internationally. Most countries ...
Regulatory frameworks across the world focus primarily on allergens that are added intentionally. However, it is well known that allergen cross-contact can cause non-allergen-containing products to become contaminated, to potentially hazardous levels. South Africa’s regulations mandate precauti...
These days, allergen management is a standard requirement for a food safety management system. The South African food industry has been honing its skills since 2010, when the labelling and control of eight common food allergens become mandatory. Notably, on the international front there has been ...
Established in 2005 in Australia and New Zealand, the Allergen Bureau is the most prominent industry body representing food allergen management. Its vision is a trusted food supply for allergen-sensitive consumers around the world. The Allergen Bureau is actively working towards this vision by l...