The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have recently convened an expert consultation which provided a recommendation for a new Reference Dose (RfD) of 4 mg of gluten [...]
A collaborative study led by researchers from the Allergy-Vigilance Network (AVN) in Nancy, France, has shed light on emerging food allergens not currently covered by mandatory labeling regulations in Europe. P [...]
A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Foods by scientists from the EU Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) highlights the complexities involved in allergen analysis, particularly in extracting [...]
ILSI Europe has officially announced its new Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) Guidance for Food Allergens, developed by the ILSI Europe Food Allergy Task Force. This pivotal document is set to transform aller [...]
The European Commission has released its 2023 Annual Report, revealing a significant uptick in notifications related to food safety and agri-food fraud within the Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN), which incl [...]
Finnebrogue, one of the UK's leading food producers, is set to trial a generative AI chatbot designed to assist employees with allergen-related inquiries. The initiative, in collaboration with the supply chain [...]
The Allergen Bureau has recently unveiled the latest version of its VITAL® Voluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labelling (VITAL®) risk assessment tool, VITAL® 4.0, to support food manufacturers in m [...]
The growing global population necessitates the exploration of protein and innovative food products through both new and existing sources in novel ways, including insects, plant-based proteins, and ancient grain [...]
The European Union’s ban on single-use plastics, such as plates, cutlery, straws, drink stirrers, in July 2021 has spurred the development of biobased and biodegradable food contact materials (FCM) made f [...]
A recent study conducted by researchers at Stanford University in California has revealed promising results in utilizing a monoclonal antibody called omalizumab to combat serious food allergies. O [...]
