Industy mulls over 'may contain' alternatives

11-Dec-2003 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 05:32 GMT

Labelling issues on the cards again for manufacturers as the UK's food safety agency this week launches a consultation on the use of alternative phrases to 'may contain' on food labels.

Peanut allergies in kids on the up

10-Dec-2003

While new rules on allergens labels will enter into force early next year in Europe, a new study released this week in the US suggests incidents of peanut allergies in children are on the up. Pressure is on industry and congress for clearer labels.

Allergy alliance calls on industry to change the rules

30-Oct-2003

Legislation in Europe to end 'hidden' allergens on food labels cleared a crucial hurdle last month when the Council and the European Parliament put a red pen through the '25 per cent' rule, ushering in the transparent labelling of food ingredients...

Hope for peanut allergy sufferers

11-Mar-2003

With legislators across the world currently discussing the issue of food allergens and labelling, scientists are busy in the labs investigating solutions to this increasing health problem. But new research released this week could bring real hope to...