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  • Food science and nutrition
  • Consumer behavior
  • Regulatory compliance

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  • Inadequate allergen labeling on food products contributes to accidental allergic reactions.
  • Effective communication of allergen information is vital for food allergy management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the current communication of allergen information on food labels.
  • To provide recommendations for improving food label formats based on communication theory.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated 288 product labels from seven food categories across three Dutch retailers.
  • Assessed allergen information presentation (emphasis, precautionary allergen labeling, icons, dedicated sections) and communication effectiveness (readability, findability) using Gestalt and Cognitive Load theories.

Main Results:

  • While allergen emphasis in ingredient lists is nearly universal, other allergen information presentations are highly diverse.
  • Inconsistent placement and formatting of allergen information, including precautionary allergen labeling (PAL), hinder consumer identification.
  • A standardized label format with a dedicated allergen information section is recommended.

Conclusions:

  • Consumers face inconsistent allergen information presentation on food labels.
  • Standardization of food labels using design principles can enhance usability and support safer purchasing decisions for allergic individuals.