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Evidence-based approaches to the application of precautionary allergen labelling: Report from two iFAAM workshops
Audrey DunnGalvin1, Graham Roberts2,3,4, Sabine Schnadt5
1Applied Psychology and Paediatrics and Child Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Summary
Precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) is confusing for food allergy patients. This study proposes standardized PAL to improve food allergen risk communication and consumer well-being.
Area of Science:
- Food science and public health
- Allergen risk management
- Consumer safety
Background:
- Food allergy management relies on allergen avoidance, complicated by inconsistent Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL).
- Current PAL practices lack standardization, leading to consumer confusion and ineffective risk communication regarding unintentional allergen presence.
- Legislation mandates allergen declaration, but unintentional exposure risks via PAL are poorly defined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose an effective, standardized approach to Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL).
- To improve food allergen risk communication for consumers with food allergies.
- To enhance the management and well-being of individuals with food allergies through transparent labelling.
Main Methods:
- Development of a clinically validated, tiered risk assessment approach for food allergens within the iFAAM project.
- Convening cross-stakeholder workshops to discuss and propose improvements for PAL effectiveness.
- Analysis of workshop outcomes to inform the development of better food labelling strategies.
Main Results:
- Identified significant inconsistencies and counterproductive outcomes in current PAL application.
- Developed a proposal for standardized PAL based on a tiered risk assessment framework.
- Highlighted the need for more informative and transparent food labelling regarding allergen risks.
Conclusions:
- Standardized Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) is crucial for effective food allergy management.
- The proposed risk-based approach can enhance transparency and consumer trust in food labelling.
- Improved labelling will ultimately benefit the well-being of consumers with food allergies.
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