Protecting the Consumer: Allergen Exposure Risks and the Food Label

Food allergies are of international concern with similar number compared to Europe. To reduce the risks from allergic reactions, the US FDA, closely cooperating with other federal agencies, is working to ensure that major allergenic ingredients in food are accurately labeled in accor­dance with the Food Allergen Label­ing and Consumer Protection Act. The US FDA is developing a long-term strategy that will help manufactur­ers use voluntary allergen advisory labeling that: is not misleading, conveys a clear and uniform message and adequately informs food-allergic consumers and their caregivers.