US FDA Explains Food Allergen Evaluations, Offers Instructions On Making Requests For More

Draft asks for comments on a guidance which will outline FDA thinking evaluating public health importance of food allergens not identified as major.. Draft also provides information on submitting requests to evaluate non-listed food allergens.

The Food and Drug Administration instructs US consumers on asking for labeling requirements and other regulatory actions on potential allergens in food, including dietary supplements, in a draft guidance explaining its authority to regulate allergens not specifically identified as major food allergens.

A draft guidance published on 18 April asks for comments on a guidance which, when finalized, will outline the FDA’s...