Food Allergens

Each year, millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food. Although most food allergies cause relatively mild and minor symptoms, some food allergies can cause severe reactions, and may even be life-threatening.

There is no cure for food allergies. Strict avoidance of food allergens — and early recognition and management of allergic reactions to food — are important measures to prevent serious health consequences.

Consumers

• FDA Announces Public Hearing on Food Advisory Labeling August 8, 2008
  • Federal Register Notice: Food Labeling; Current Trends in the Use of Allergen Advisory Labeling: Its Use, Effectiveness, and Consumer Perception; September 16, 2008 August 8, 2008
• Food Allergies: What You Need to Know February 2007
• Food Allergen Labeling And Consumer Protection Act of 2004 Questions and Answers December 12, 2005; Updated July 18, 2006

Industry/Regulator Information

• Food Allergens Labeling
• Food Allergen Guidance, Compliance and Regulatory Information
• Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (Title II of Public Law 108-282) August 2, 2004