Allergen management
33 important questions on Allergen management
What is the only option available for managing food allergies?
- No cure for allergies exists.
- Tolerance building may occur.
What requirements does the General Food Law (2002) set for information provided to consumers?
- Accurate
- Not misleading
- Easy to understand
What does Directive 2003/89/EC mandate regarding food?
- Mandatory allergen labelling
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What does Regulation No. 1169/2011 Article 21 require for allergen labeling?
- Mandatory allergen information on labels
- Inclusion in the ingredients list
- Emphasis on allergenic substances
- Use of "contains" if no ingredient list exists
How should allergenic substances be highlighted in the ingredients list?
- Emphasised in a distinct typeset
- Easily distinguishable from other ingredients
What does Regulation No. 1169/2011 Article 9.1(c) require on labels?
- Allergenic substances
- Products causing allergies
- Mandatory for prepacked consumer products
What is Annex II in Regulation No. 1169/2011?
- Scientific data
- Intolerances
What does Article 36.3(a) address regarding allergens?
- Possible presence of allergens
- Unintended presence of allergens
- Voluntary information
What conditions apply to the information provided about allergens?
- Not misleading
- Not ambiguous
- Not confusing
- Based on scientific data
When can allergen information be provided according to Article 36.3(a)?
- Not misleading
- Clear information
- Based on scientific data
What does EC No. 41/2009 focus on?
Who are foods for particular nutritional uses intended for?
What is the gluten content range for foods allowed in diets?
To what does FALCPA apply?
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Hospitals
What are the challenges with precautionary labelling?
- No uniform rules for warnings
- Labels often unclear or unreliable
- FIC No. 1169/2011 mentions future legislation
- Addresses possible presence of allergens
What is the purpose of precautionary labelling?
- Provides security against liability
- Minimizes risk to consumers
- Important in legally difficult terrain
In how many countries is precautionary labelling regulated?
- Argentina
- Japan
- South Africa
- Switzerland
Is there any data on the effectiveness of precautionary labelling?
What is the definition of Threshold dose / Reference dose (RfD)?
- Measures risk for allergic reactions.
- Not set by the most sensitive individual.
- Improves reliability of packaging information.
- Establishing values is challenging due to:
- - Sensitivity differences
- - Potential variations
- - Quantification limits
How does the Threshold dose impact packaging information?
What are the reference doses according to different organizations?
- FAVV: Eliciting Dose
What is VITAL in allergen risk management?
What does the Australian Allergen Bureau do?
How is quantitative risk for cross-contamination estimated?
What are the actions required based on Action Level 1 and Level 2?
- No precautionary labelling is needed within limits of Action Level 1.
- Precautionary labelling applies above level 1 (Level 2).
- Key considerations include:
- Only for countries with voluntary labelling of allergens.
- Users need knowledge, skill, and experience.
What are the two categories defined in the VITAL decision tree for materials?
1. Particulate: Separate and distinct particles.
- Examples include seeds, slivered nuts, grated cheese.
2. Readily dispersible: Powder or liquid form.
- Examples include milk powder, soy flour.
What are the key components of SimplyOK's certified allergen control system?
- Correct and complete raw material information
- Correct recipe application
- Proper packaging design
- Prevention of accidental exchange
- Prevention of cross-contamination
What is the purpose of having a master list of allergens in a company?
- Ensuring consumer safety
- Complying with regulatory standards
- Maintaining effective allergen control measures
- Supporting product labelling efforts
How are allergens managed within a company?
- Product labelling
- Allergen control measures, which include production schedules and cleaning timings
What are the key elements involved in the verification process for allergens?
- Allergen rework programme
- Proper storage and dispensing utensils
- Utilizing weigh vessels
- Conducting random audits
- Implementing SSOP
What are the key aspects of FSMS in relation to allergen management?
- Different systems do not solely manage allergens.
- IFS focuses on:
- - Current raw material specifications
- - Minimizing cross-contact with control measures
- BRC includes IFS aspects plus mandated:
- - operator training
- TESCO addresses:
- - Stepwise cross-contact risks
- - Performing internal audits
What are the main criteria for allergen training (FDE)?
- General allergen awareness and consumer impact
- Raw materials and ingredient allergen presence
- Hazard identification in food supply chain
- Hygienic design of facilities
- Storage and cleaning procedures
- GMPs for minimizing cross-contact
- People traffic management
- Equipment movement protocols
- Allergen information sources
- Managing risks for allergic employees
What specific awareness is needed regarding allergens in raw materials and the food supply chain?
- Allergen presence in raw materials
- Hazards at each stage: production, storage, transport
- Corrective and preventive measures
- Documentation procedures individual to business
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