Getting started
The basics behind allergies and the fundamentals on how to minimise the risk of exposing people to allergens.
Foundations
Food allergen fundamentals
Identify and document every allergen that could be present in your product — intentionally added or present through cross-contact from ingredients, suppliers, or processing.
Foundations
Assessing your risk
Put documented procedures and physical controls in place to segregate, minimise, and manage allergen cross-contact at every stage of your manufacturing process.
The four stages of allergen management
The four stages of Allergen Management are a best-practice framework used by industry to empower individuals to make informed decisions regarding their allergies.
Stage 1
Risk Review
Identify and document every allergen that could be present in your product — whether intentionally added or present through cross-contact from ingredients, suppliers, or processing.
Stage 2
Allergen Management Controls
Put documented procedures and physical controls in place to segregate, minimise, and manage allergen cross-contact at every stage of your manufacturing process.
Stage 3
Risk Assessment (VITAL®)
Use VITAL to assess the risk from unavoidable cross-contact and decide whether a precautionary allergen label is warranted.
Stage 4
Communication
Accurately communicate the allergen status of your product — on the label, in documentation, and to customers and trading partners — using the correct formats and required names.
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