The new version of the popular supplier questionnaire - the Product Information Form (PIF) was launched today at the Allergen Bureau Conference in Brisbane, signifying the successful conclusion of an initial pilot and review stage during the past 18 months. 

Early reports of research at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University indicate a new process has been discovered that will totally inactivate peanut allergens.

In May 2007, the EU project EUROPREVALL (www.europrevall.org) and the UK Food Standards Agency (UKFSA) facilitated a workshop with the support of ILSI Europe on "Approaches to Risk Assessment in Food Allergy".

The AFGC Allergen Forum project team is conducting a review of the Food Industry Product Information Form (PIF).

The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) is seeking comments on the revised Allergen Management and Labelling guide, which updates the previous 2002 guide, providing greater flexibility and simplification of complex allergen management systems for industry, especially in with precautionary "May contain...." labelling.

Click here to link to the AFGC Allergen Guide Update.

Eating Safely When You Have Food Allergies explains the symptoms and diagnosis of food allergies, includes information on what to look for on food labels, and has tips for maintaining a healthy diet.