Managing food allergen risks in industry

The Allergen Bureau provides rapid responses to questions concerning the management of food allergen risks in food ingredients and manufactured foods in Australia and New Zealand. Phone 1800 263 829 toll free in Australia and 0800 263 829 toll free in New Zealand. Member enquiries will be acknowledged within 2 working days and considered responses given within 5 working days This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Allergen Bureau was established in 2005 as an initiative of the Australian Food & Grocery Council Allergen Forum, and operates within the Australian Food Safety Centre of Excellence on a membership basis.

The overall objective of the Allergen Bureau is to share information and experience within the food industry on the management of food allergens to ensure consumers receive relevant, consistent and easy to understand information on food allergens.

Almost 20% of visitors to the Allergen Bureau website come from North America (Canada and USA) and over 10% from Europe with the majority from the UK. These visitors include representatives from food industries in these countries as well as research groups and consumers.

The growth in the incidence of food allergens is an international phenomena. The Allergen Bureau draws on and disseminates information from all over the world on food regulations and the latest scientific research on food allergens including emerging food allergens.

The Allergen Bureau is a wonderful example of cooperation amongst competitors in the food industry, with national and multi-national food manufacturing and marketing companies, suppliers, importers, exporters, retailers and consumer groups sharing information on managing the risks of food allergens in industry in the interests of consumers.

More information on the benefits of Allergen Bureau Membership.

Register your interest in upcoming online training programs on managing the risks of food allergens in industry.

Register your interest in upcoming webinars on emerging food allergens and managing them in industry.

More information on the Food Labelling Working Group and food product labelling guide.