Article: New FDA Rule Says Allergens Must Be Listed on All Food Labels.

Food manufacturers are liable to regulatory action by the FDA if a food contains an allergenic substance that is not declared on the label, FDA said in a new rule issued May 3 (66 Fed. Reg. 22,240). Allergic reactions frequently occur because allergenic substances in foods are not declared on the food label, according to Statement of Policy for Labeling and Preventing Cross-Contact of Common Food Allergens. FDA is directing districts to pay particular attention to situations where these substances are intentionally added to food and are not declared on the label.

Also, FDA wants food manufacturers to monitor potential allergens that are unintentionally introduced ...

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