The Anaphylaxis Campaign welcomes the results of the FSA?s survey on ?May Contain? labelling which was published today (4th November 2014).

The Anaphylaxis Campaign welcomes the results of the FSA?s survey on ?May Contain? labelling which was published today (4th November 2014).

  • 20 July 2015
  • News

Overall the results were very positive and cross contamination appears to be well controlled by manufacturers.

On the rare occasion cross contamination did occur the products were marked up with a precautionary label.  This supports our advice that allergic consumers should continue to be vigilant and take notice of precautionary labelling.

We also agree with the point made by Sarah Hardy, FSA’s Food Allergy Research Manager in that manufacturers need to regularly review their risk assessments and use of precautionary labelling to ensure that people with allergies are protected but also their choice is not restricted.

Read more and access the full report on the Food Standards Agency's website.