The Australian Food Standards Code stipulates that the presence in manufactured food of any of the major food allergens must be labelled – however small the amount.

The allergens that must be labelled are peanuts and tree nuts, cereals containing gluten, sesame, soybeans, eggs, milk, fish and crustacea. Products derived from any of these substances must also be labelled if they are used. Added sulphites must also be labelled where present at more than 10mg/kg in the final food.

The Allergen Bureau welcomes small to medium and large manufacturing and retailing businesses in the food industry in Australia and New Zealand. The Allergen Bureau provides information resources, practical tools and industry contacts for the better management of food allergens and derivatives of them.

Being a Member of the Allergen Bureau can save you time and money in addressing food allergen issues in a professional way, it can also help you demonstrate your commitment and proactive approach to your staff, suppliers, customers and regulatory authorities.

As a Member of the Allergen Bureau your business will enjoy the benefits of:

• Full members, your logo with a web link on the Allergen Bureau website*
• Associate members, your company name with a web link on the Allergen Bureau website*
• Link on your website to the Allergen Bureau website*
• Priority and discounts for seminars and workshops
• Easy access to latest food allergen information
• Information from leading food allergen experts
• Interaction with food businesses of all sizes
• Local Australia and New Zealand focus
• regular eNews and ad hoc eAlerts
• AFGC Food Allergen Forum Workshops
• Input into Food Allergen Forum Projects
• phone and email referral service

*subject to approval by the Allergen Bureau

For more information on becoming a Member of the Allergen Bureau please call freephone Australia: 1800 263 829 or New Zealand toll free: 0800 263 829 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it