The December 2006 issue of Allergen Bureau eNews featured an article describing the Certified Allergen Control (CAC) Program in Canada; the only program in the world to develop a standard and provide an end-product logo to demonstrate the allergen-free status of food products.

Two allergen recalls in Australia within one week have highlighted the need for everyone within industry to be aware of the risks related to undeclared food allergens and the costs of getting it wrong.

Allergy New Zealand is pleased to announce the launch of their recently-published cookbook specifically focussed on the needs of allergic consumers. The cookbook features recipes that do not contain the most common food allergens and covers not only the main meals, but also caters for special occasion meals such as kid’s parties and Christmas celebrations.

Click here to place an order or to find out more.

The Allergen Bureau is currently drafting options for associate membership based on business size, to ensure participation in this important industry initiative is accessible to the broadest range of Australian and New Zealand food manufacturing and retailing enterprises.

Clinical research continues to seek the factors responsible for increasing prevalence of childhood allergy and atopic disease.

The Allergen Bureau Management Committee is pleased to provide the Registration and Program form for the upcoming Allergen Bureau Conference and workshops, to be held in Sydney on 19 February and in Melbourne on 28 February 2007.