Specifically, Chapter 11—Food Allergen Program of the draft guidance explains how manufacturers can protect food from major food allergen cross-contact and ensure proper allergen labeling.

Cross-contact is when allergen is unintentionally transferred to foods that are without an allergen. Food business operators and workers are familiar with cross-contamination, ...

It’s easy to tell when certain allergens are present. Congress passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act in 2004, a rule book for manufacturers. Companies must tell consumers ...

A draft compliance policy guide published in today’s Federal Register outlines how FDA plans to enforce major food allergen labeling and the risk of cross-contact, but does not directly address ...

Starting January 1, sesame will join the list of major food allergens defined by law, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.. The change comes as a result of the Food Allergy Safety ...

Sesame has joined the list of major food allergens defined by law, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.. The change, which went into effect on January 1, comes as a result of the Food ...