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 [...]
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a campaign to educate the public about the distinction between a 'vegan' label and a 'free-from' label. While vegan labels indicate products that do not inten [...]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA's FSIS) has recently updated its comprehensive guidelines for inspection program personnel (IPP) to address the challenges associate [...]
The Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) has announced a new allergen policy that is set to revolutionize the way cross-contact with allergens is managed. The policy aims to provide enhanced protec [...]
