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This research project aims to develop improved analytical methods of food allergens and interpretation of results.
A review of the latest allergen measurement techniques and an outline of how allergen cases are being dealt with in UK courts.
Analysis of UK court cases involving fatalities, personal injury or criminal non-compliance with food law following food allergy incidents.
Find out the information you must give to customers on food products and how to give it.
Introduction to food hypersensitivity, food allergens (touching on allergens outside of the UK/EU) and gluten and food intolerance compounds
Food and drink labelling and packaging regulations - what you must show, warnings, health and organic labels and packaging standards.
Seeking views on changing the food allergen information laws for food prepacked on the premises where it is sold (like sandwiches or salads).
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reinforced its safety guidance on the steps to take in anaphylaxis, after new figures obtained by the MHRA show more than 25,000 admissions to English hospitals for allergies and anaphylaxis in...
Grant determination letter to local authorities for new burdens payments associated with allergen labelling changes for prepacked for direct sale food.
The food safety and hygiene regulations you must follow - the law, regulations
Give information to consumers when selling food that is loose or hasn't been prepacked by another producer.
The Institute of Food Science Technology has launched a new Food Allergens Knowledge Hub to help consumers, food businesses and educators source best practice advice
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on DEFRA’s final stage impact assessment of the Amending allergen provisions contained for food prepacked for direct sale.
Michael Walker discusses why food allergy seems to be increasing and the challenges and developments in food allergen detection.
The Food and You 2 survey was launched in 2020. It measures self-reported consumer knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to food safety and other food issues among adults in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
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