A tricky reality is countries differ in the number of official allergens regulators note. While the United Kingdom has a 14 allergens list, there are only nine in the United States. That variation ...

The Food and Drug Administration has published new information for businesses seeking guidance on how to label foods that include known allergens. The new web page includes Frequently Asked Questions ...

Sesame has joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's list of major food allergens and will soon be added to labels of packaged food to protect consumers. The eight initial food allergens that ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started 2025 with new guidance on non-listed food allergens after detailing requirements CPG companies must follow to label the top nine allergens in a ...

The Weist family knows firsthand just how serious a food allergy can be. “My daughter is three and she is allergic to peanuts and sunflower seeds,” Elani Weist said. “My son has had more than 25 ...

Properly labeling foods and beverages with major allergens keeps consumers safe but adding voluntary labeling like “may contain” statements might confuse, the International Food Information Council ...

When Ina Chung, a Colorado mother, first fed packaged foods to her infant, she was careful to read the labels. Her daughter was allergic to peanuts, dairy, and eggs, so products containing those ...