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An estimated 8% of children and 2% of adults in Australia and New Zealand are affected by food allergens.

Whatever its size, if your business manufactures food products or ingredients you need to join the Allergen Bureau for the protection of consumers and your commercial interests.

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2007 Allergen Management and Labelling Guide

Download the new revised 2007 Allergen Management and Labelling Guide including VITAL (Voluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labelling).

If your business, however big or small, handles food ingredients, manufactures, imports, exports or retails food products you need the Allergen Guide.

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Allergen Bureau

The Allergen Bureau is the first point of contact for questions on the management of food allergen risks in food ingredients and food manufacturing in Australia and New Zealand.

The Allergen Bureau shares information within the food industry on the management of food allergens so consumers receive relevant, consistent and easy to understand information on food allergens.

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