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…
Tag: Allergen Statements
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…
Avoid Product Recalls Due to Undeclared Allergens
Undeclared allergens are the leading cause of food recalls by the Food and Drug Administration, the agency says. This can cost manufacturers thousands of dollars a year and put consumers…