Food Allergy

Food Allergy

Improving the assessment and management of food allergen risks to protect people with food allergies

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Activity Overview

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Task Force Information

Objectives

The Task Force aims at fostering an international evidence-based consensus on how to assess the risk from allergenic foods. Once identified the agreed method, the Task Force envisage developing tools to help manage the risks and protect all consumers.

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* Scientific Advisors

Contact Information

For more detailed information, please contact Geraldine Borja at gborja@ilsieurope.be

Activity Overview

Ongoing

- Allergen Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA): The Development and Integration of Methodology to Link Emerging Tools with Risk Management Actions across the Supply Chain, including Precautionary Labelling

The expert group identified the methodological aspects that should be applied to allergen risk assessment within complex supply chains in real food production situations. The current focus of
the group is to create a Community of Practice (CoP) and a user-friendly guideline to assist various stakeholders in implementing QRA.

Start date: June 2023 | End date: December 2024

- Allergenicity Assessment of New Protein- Containing Sources and Ingrendients

An Expert Group on the allergenicity of novel proteins aims to facilitate the introduction of novel protein sources by promoting the tools for clearer regulatory environment, supported by better alignment between scientific test methodologies and risk management objectives. The current focus of the group is to disseminate their findings at events and developing webinars.

Start date: November 2019 | End date: July 2024

In the pipeline

- Define Barriers and Levers for the Effective Regulation of Precautonary Allergen Labelling (PAL)

Activity on barriers and levers for the effective regulation of Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL). The primary objective is to identify gaps that hinder the effective regulation of PAL and determine them necessary actions to address them. The ultimate goal is to establish a more uniform approach to PAL-related decisions.

Expected kick-off: Q4 2024

Expert Groups

Allergen Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA): The Development and Integration of Methodology to Link Emerging Tools with Risk Management Actions across the Supply Chain, including Precautionary Labelling

Background and Objectives

There is a growing global interest in integrating risk assessment as a part of allergen management, particularly for decisions on precautionary allergen labelling (PAL). This project developed a guidance on the methodologies needed for quantitative risk assessment and is currently adapting this document into a user friendly guidance for target audiences.

Output

After the publication of the Practical Guidance on the Application of Food Allergen Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) in 2022, the Expert Group has been actively disseminating this document at various events and offering specialised training.

In 2023, the group launched a Community of Practice (CoP) offering a unique opportunity to connect with a global network. Currently counting 158 members, the CoP brings together diverse stakeholders from across the globe, facilitating rich exchanges on overcoming barriers and sharing best practices through discussions and multi-stakeholder workshops. The group is now developing a user-friendly guide to help stakeholders apply the QRA guidance with ease.

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Allergenicity Assessment of New Protein-Containing Sources and Ingredients

Background and Objectives

The introduction of novel food products could expose the population to new dietary proteins. Assessing the potential allergenicity of these proteins is essential to their safe introduction, but remains a challenge.The activity is focusing on establishing the way different types of methodologies can be deployed to achieve a quantitative or semi-quantitative assessment of the risk posed by protein sources. The recently developed Adverse Outcome Pathway, for IgE-mediated sensitisation in particular, is considered.

Output

The aim of this activity is to facilitate the introduction of novel protein sources by promoting the tools for a clearer regulatory environment, supported by better alignment between scientific test methodologies and risk management objectives. The outcome of the Expert Group could be a toolbox for all involved in the risk assessment process for novel foods and ingredients, and should include how best to communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.

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Define Barriers and Levers for the Effective Regulation of Precautonary Allergen Labelling (PAL)

Background and Objectives

In most jurisdictions, allergenic ingredient labeling is regulated, but precautionary allergen labeling (PAL) remains voluntary. This lack of standardization leads to inconsistent PAL application. This EG aims to identify barriers and opportunities for effective PAL regulation, benefiting both Food Business Operators and Regulatory Agencies:

  • Conduct a literature review to Identify the current global regulatory framework for PAL statements (including FARRP databases).
  • Conduct interviews with a range of Regulatory Agencies to ascertain current regulatory risk management strategies as well as an inventory of interpretations against country / region specific regulations.

Output

This activity will result in a peer-reviewed publication and potentially a “Black & White” report (practical guidance).

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