News archive
2025
28-10-2025 - Q&A allergen policy published by NVWA2024
25-04-2024 - Guidelines document on cross-contamination of allergens in the Netherlands2023
20-12-2023 - Dutch allergen policy adjusted and new reference doses14-12-2023 - New sulfite analysis method: no false positive results
14-08-2023 - Risk assessment of peanut contamination in soy lecithin
2022
16-09-2022 - Commission Notice allergen cross-contact and management23-06-2022 - International developments in allergen risk assessment and PAL
2021
07-01-2021 - Allergen recalls 2020: confusion biggest cause2020
07-10-2020 - European legislation cross-contamination allergens17-09-2020 - Postpone Codex guidelines for cross-contamination labeling
17-06-2020 - New kind of allergen warning on label
12-06-2020 - The Czech Republic uses lower and upper limits for warning allergens
29-05-2020 - Allergen risk with vegan and plant-based products
24-01-2020 - 2019: Allergen recalls are on the rise again
2019
25-10-2019 - New version of VITAL - VITAL3.018-09-2019 - Changes in allergen legislation abroad
24-06-2019 - The Netherlands Nutrition Center developed its own software for allergen information in the Kies-Ik-Gezond? app
15-03-2019 - Allergen recalls 2018: situation unchanged
2018
18-12-2018 - First company SimplyOK certified04-12-2018 - Sesame in US allergen legislation
14-11-2018 - Allergens in new versions BRC, IFS and FSSC
05-11-2018 - New rules lactose-free and other free-from claims
30-08-2018 - SimplyOK version 2 published
07-03-2018 - FASFC sets limits for allergens
26-01-2018 - Cause analysis size of allergen recalls 2017
2017
21-12-2017 - Many deviations in the enforcement of allergen information in Belgium15-11-2017 - Allergens LeDa list shortened
15-11-2017 - GS1 introduces Allergen Checker
08-11-2017 - Acceptance VITAL increases
10-10-2017 - New allergen labels in collaboration with LabelLord
03-09-2017 - Allergen legislation interpretation document
25-05-2017 - Allergen legislation in Australia
21-03-2017 - SimplyOK launches certification scheme
21-03-2017 - VITAL Expanded online with EU allergens
2016
24-11-2016 - BRC certification extended with Module 12 (gluten-free)20-11-2016 - Complaints about claim allergen free
26-10-2016 - Risk of peanut contamination often overestimated
25-10-2016 - Nutritional value not always mandatory
27-09-2016 - Gluten-free legislation also for bakers and catering
13-06-2016 - NVWA gives advice on threshold values for allergens
09-06-2016 - New logo for healthy gluten-free products
21-03-2016 - 400% increase in allergen recalls in 2015
2015
04-12-2015 - Regulatory Allergen Control Requirement in the US15-11-2015 - Free from allergen claims guideline
15-09-2015 - NVWA starts unannounced checks
20-08-2015 - VITAL Launched online
17-08-2015 - Global spice recalls
10-08-2015 - Legislation on cross-contamination and latex nutrition in Brazil
27-07-2015 - Request emoji allergens
15-07-2015 - France: allergen information only in writing
10-07-2015 - UK fast food: 75% does not comply with the law
08-05-2015 - Wheatgrass not always gluten free
13-04-2015 - 'Allergen advice for bakeries unsafe'
26-03-2015 - Warning notes Marks & Spencer falls wrong
23-02-2015 - Sesame and cashew added to Japanese allergen law
23-02-2015 - Norm gluten free Chili 3 ppm
08-01-2015 - Reassessment of list of EU legal allergens
06-01-2015 - Gluten-free US market up 63%
2014
13-12-2014 - Allergen procedure required in Belgium25-11-2014 - Explanation European Commission allergen legislation
04-11-2014 - 'Traces of' labeling policy or risk?
03-11-2014 - Allergen information for small housing forms applied smoothly
01-11-2014 - 'Do not label cross-contamination of soy in wheat flour'
27-10-2014 - BRC7 allergen requirements tightened
13-10-2014 - Allergen legislation catering and food service European member states
24-09-2014 - Data entry GS1 catching up
07-09-2014 - KLM liable for an allergic reaction of a passenger?
02-09-2014 - Published document KHN raises questions
12-08-2014 - Royal Decree Allergen Legislation Belgium
31-07-2014 - New European gluten-free legislation
07-06-2014 - Allergen legislation restaurants Maryland (US)
12-05-2014 - Rapeseed: mustard allergy warning?
09-05-2014 - Consumers in action against 'may contain' Tesco
06-05-2014 - Allergy deaths lead to UK food fraud investigation
05-05-2014 - Proposal to adjust the legal gluten limit in Chile
16-04-2014 - Provide GS1 data info before August 31, 2014
15-04-2014 - BRC manual allergen management
24-03-2014 - First Hygiene Code with attention to allergens
12-03-2014 - EFSA: update allergen information
26-02-2014 - UK: upcoming legislation known to 19% of the hospitality industry
07-02-2014 - New version VITAL calculator
07-02-2014 - Definition gluten-containing grains changed
2013
06-12-2013 - Commodities Act Allergen information for non-prepacked foodstuffs26-11-2013 - Digital product information in GS1
25-10-2013 - US takes action due to increase in allergen recalls
25-10-2013 - McDonald's is going gluten free
25-10-2013 - Discussion in Australia about the gluten-free standard
25-10-2013 - Canada considers refined oil safe
04-10-2013 - Belgian and Dutch Consumer Association warn against labels
20-09-2013 - Recommendation FASFC: use VITAL for action limits
04-09-2013 - New rules gluten free US
22-08-2013 - Thailand announces allergen legislation
29-06-2013 - Regulation 41/2009 gluten free withdrawn
21-06-2013 - Allergen legislation in Dubai
02-05-2013 - RIKILT organizes allergen broadcast research
19-03-2013 - Australia is considering adding lupine to its legal list of allergens
08-03-2013 - BRC: no repetition of allergens in summary on label
28-02-2013 - Food fraud also poses a risk to allergic consumers
28-02-2013 - 'Gluten-free' remains for normal food and standard lactose-free
04-02-2013 - FoodDrinkEurope Allergen Management Manual
31-01-2013 - Clarity about allergen information for unpackaged products
14-01-2013 - RASFF 2012: labeling errors root cause of allergen alerts
2012
06-12-2012 - New version VITAL calculator v.2.1.1805-11-2012 - Catering industry not well prepared for allergy-free visits
12-10-2012 - New certification scheme for allergen management
01-10-2012 - New European trade fair on free-from food has started!
20-09-2012 - European Parliament: 'labelling rules don't go far enough'
18-09-2012 - Allergenen Consultancy first official VITAL trainers
11-09-2012 - UV and ATP recommended for control cleaning
09-08-2012 - New version VITAL2.0 calculator
10-07-2012 - Irish government audit on allergen control and labeling shows risks
27-06-2012 - Threshold value labeling milk and egg in wine as of 1 July 2012
18-06-2012 - 'Gluten-free' no longer on regular food?
11-06-2012 - Canada's position on 'may-contain' and gluten-free
16-05-2012 - VITAL 2.0 threshold system launched today
11-05-2012 - McDonald's NL rejects gluten-free burger
22-04-2012 - Cross-contamination labeling confusing
03-04-2012 - Gluten claims incorrect
27-03-2012 - Industry wants uniform wording cross-contamination
22-03-2012 - EFSA does not provide advice on cross-contamination, but it does provide advice on threshold values
01-03-2012 - Changes in allergen legislation abroad
2011
25-11-2011 - New LeDa/ALBA list v2.0 - 2011 released25-11-2011 - Food Information Regulation now official
24-11-2011 - Allergen recalls increased
09-09-2011 - Recall chocolate C1000
05-09-2011 - New Food Information Regulation has major impact
20-05-2011 - Maggi recall could be better
20-05-2011 - Peanut allergens also via blood risk for patient
26-04-2011 - Labeling 'mandatory cross-contamination' according to EP
11-03-2011 - Food allergies are on the rise
16-02-2011 - Canadian allergen legislation passed
25-01-2011 - Gluten-free eating out in Ireland is not without risk
03-01-2011 - RASFF allergen reports decreased in 2010
2010
28-12-2010 - Many new Apps in 2010 for allergic consumers21-12-2010 - Extension of exceptions to wine allergen labeling
20-12-2010 - Food Information Regulation one step closer
16-12-2010 - Wheat with safe gluten
07-10-2010 - EFSA: azo dyes not on the list of allergens
24-09-2010 - EFSA: no general lactose threshold possible
13-09-2010 - LeDa (ALBA) input adjusted
09-09-2010 - Gluten-free grains often contaminated
24-08-2010 - EU allergen legislation for the hospitality industry is taking shape
19-08-2010 - Reassessment of exception to allergen labeling fining agents in wine
13-08-2010 - Bread contains more gluten than before
05-08-2010 - Woman died after eating satay croquette
04-08-2010 - Albert Heijn is expanding gluten and lactose-free food
04-08-2010 - Final azo dye review completed
15-05-2010 - Recall Unox Party Knaks
02-05-2010 - Peanut-controlled baseball in US stadiums
29-04-2010 - US: Allergen information required for restaurants
21-04-2010 - EFSA lowers ADI azo dye again
03-04-2010 - Peanut allergy increased in the Netherlands
01-04-2010 - Exceptions warning azo dyes
30-03-2010 - Biogenic amines in cheese can cause complaints
01-03-2010 - Clues to relationship ADHD and diet
11-02-2010 - Research TNO sprinkles confirms threshold value VITAL
11-01-2010 - RASFF 2009 allergen reports doubled
09-01-2010 - Mandatory peanut-free zone on Canadian aircraft
2009
11-12-2009 - GPI becomes PS in Foodservice12-11-2009 - EFSA: Reduce ADI azo dyes
03-11-2009 - (Allergen) labeling craft sector will be easier?
30-10-2009 - EFSA assesses beta-amylase
28-10-2009 - Recall Dr. Dab
07-10-2009 - Threshold 'lactose-free' postponed
06-10-2009 - Anaphylaxis Campaign Ends Certification Scheme
01-09-2009 - Canada is going to label mustard
29-08-2009 - Recall Soup Campbell
16-08-2009 - 'May contain traces of' labeling is a source of confusion
05-08-2009 - English manual ALBA/LeDa published
04-08-2009 - Gluten info via scanning barcode
22-04-2009 - ALBA list 2009 has been published
10-04-2009 - Many Rapid Alerts due to allergens
30-03-2009 - Postponement labeling allergens wine
28-02-2009 - The Food Allergy Foundation warns of a 'cure' peanut allergy
24-02-2009 - Worker acquitted of peanut sabotage
29-01-2009 - Allergen labeling: Italy receives official warning
21-01-2009 - New EU legislation gluten free
2008
31-12-2008 - Warning azo dyes05-12-2008 - ALBA list is undergoing drastic revision
04-12-2008 - ISO 22000 now also includes allergen requirements
21-11-2008 - Recall grit Super de Boer
18-11-2008 - English product database starts 1-1-2009
22-10-2008 - 'Sulfite indication wine could be better'
08-10-2008 - Coconut is not a nut
08-10-2008 - Allergen info via hand scanner at AH
01-10-2008 - Isinglass exception in New Zealand/Australia allergen legislation
18-09-2008 - Knowledge base VWA allergens
12-09-2008 - FDA holds 'may contain' labeling consultation
26-07-2008 - Canadian Allergen Legislation Proposal
30-01-2008 - New European labeling legislation in the making