Food Regulations made easy
Traces of allergens may get into food through cross contamination.
When should you use allergen advisory labelling?
Why is cross-contamination dangerous?
What should you be able to tell customers about allergens in your products if you are asked?
Subscribers have access to answers to these questions and training sheets on allergens and allergy awareness in ehandbook section of the website.
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Allergies and allergens have recently become more important. Allergy sufferers may only need a small amount of allergen to cause a severe allergic reaction or even death. An allergen is a food or chemical that causes an adverse reaction in some people.
Food business operators and staff must be aware of allergens. Since 2005, EU lawmakers have recognised fourteen allergens which must be declared on the label if present in a pre-packed product.
They include:
Some foods such as strawberries, may cause allergic reactions but are not yet included in the specified list.
Food Solutions recognises the importance of allergens. All fourteen allergens are listed in our handbooks and we have written advice and training material on allergen awareness for our subscribers.
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Allergen labelling on packaging must be correct. If it is not, the food could be considered unsafe and therefore illegal. Incorrect allergen labelling results in many recalls and withdrawals of products, with associated costs of collection and disposal.
"May contain" labelling should only be used in specific circumstances.
Use of "May Contain" in labeling, consequences of incorrect labelling, withdrawal and recall of products are covered in detail in our Understanding Food Regulations handbook and the online ehandbook version available to subscribers.