Introducing peanut-containing foods during infancy as a peanut allergy prevention strategy does not affect growth and nutritional intakes, a study shows…

Source: Peanut allergy prevention strategy is ‘nutritionally safe’

This guidance helps food businesses provide information to customers who need to avoid certain ingredients because of a food allergy or intolerance. It includes allergen information rules (EU FIC), general advice and information on food allergy and intolerance, and specific voluntary best practice guidance on cross-contamination controls for pre-packed foods and loose foods.

Source: Allergy and intolerance: guidance for businesses

Ensuring food is what it claims to be, oil speciation analysis and mushroom poisoning cases were some topics presented at the Government Chemist Conference last week.

Source: Government Chemist: Authenticity continues to be issue of concern