CAMPDEN BRI has launched a new e-book designed to help food manufacturers ensure food labelling and allergen information is clear and accurate.
‘Managing Food Allergens’ helps ensure producers understand the issues and the requirement to have ‘robust’ food safety management systems in place.
The e-book explains how allergen cross-contact can occur and contains information on labelling and testing.
“This is a complex and ever-developing area which food businesses need to ensure they are addressing effectively and thoroughly,” explained Helen Arrowsmith, regulatory affairs manager and allergen specialist at Campden BRI.
Many individuals have food hypersensitivity, where they experience an adverse reaction to specific foods, ranging from mild irritation to potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis. Campden BRI highlighted a study released earlier this year which revealed more than half of food recalls in the UK over a five-year period were due to allergens.
Helen Arrowsmith added, “Since food allergens cannot be removed from products once they are present, and generally cannot be destroyed by treatments typically used for killing microorganisms, effective food allergen management and accurate labelling and provision of information are essential for ensuring the safety of food for consumers with food hypersensitivity. Our new guide is essential reading for food and drink professionals.”
