Precautionary Allergy Labelling: NO MORE TRACES!

Abstract

Dietary avoidance of allergens is crucial in the management of food allergy. Food allergic individuals (and those who prepare their food) rely on the disclosure of allergens as ingredients. Under the EU Food Information for Consumers (EC Regulation No. 1169/2011), food producers are required to disclose the presence of any of 14 allergens as ingredients, whether pre-packed or not (e.g. from restaurants and other catering outlets). However, legislation does not extend to the possibility of food allergens present from cross-contamination or cross-contact in the supply chain or due to shared production facilities.

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