In December 2002 the labelling of all products containing any of the key food allergens or derivatives of them, was made mandatory by the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.

One of the main objectives of the Allergen Bureau is to reduce food allergen related management costs to the food industry by increasing the industry’s capacity to understand and manage the associated risks.

The Allergen Bureau provides businesses of all sizes in the food industry with information on food allergens and best practice for managing them in the production and retailing of food products in Australia and New Zealand.