AU: Why is allergen management important to the food industry?
Food Magazine: Why is allergen management important to the food industry?
- Food Allergies are increasing in prevalence
- They are potentially life-threatening and there is no cure;
- Successful management for the food allergic individual is through avoidance of the food; and
- Awareness, education and communication can prevent deaths and improve the quality of life of food allergic consumers.
This allergen management eBook discusses what is an allergy/allergen, the law, labelling, a manufacturer’s responsibilities, risk assessment and testing.
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