Consumers rely heavily on food labeling to inform them of the ingredients within a product, whether it be for nutritional information or, perhaps more importantly, for food allergen information. As…
Tag: Allergen Statements
How To: Allergen Statements in Genesis R&D Foods
Many countries require food products containing major allergens to declare so on the product’s packaging. However, regulations dictating which allergens must be disclosed, and how, vary by country or region.…
How to Declare Sesame as an Allergen in Genesis R&D Foods
In April 2021, President Biden signed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education & Research (FASTER) Act into law, which, among other allergen-focused provisions, established sesame as the ninth major U.S.…
Using Genesis R&D to Comply with the UK's Food Information Allergen Declaration Amendment
Starting Oct. 1, 2021, all prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) foods in the UK must include on the product packaging a full list of ingredients with any allergens emphasized (in…
Sesame Added As the 9th Major U.S. Food Allergen
In April 2021, President Biden signed the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education & Research (FASTER) Act into law, which, among other allergen-focused provisions, established sesame as the ninth major U.S.…
FDA Allergen Statement Labeling: Synonyms, Species, and Types
The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) mandates that packaged food items must declare, in plain language, the presence of any major food allergens on the…