2015 Presentation: Spice and Food Allergy Regulatory and Business Issues
This presentation, shared by John Hallagan, provides an overview of the 2004 Food Allergey Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) and outlines the responsibilities of spice companies as they relate to allergens.
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2019 Technical Presentation: ASTA Webinar on Allergens in Spices: Risk Assessments and Regulatory Risks
This webinar includes an overview of the history of past incidents involving allergens in spices and a deep dive into conducting quantitative risk assessments for allergens in spices. The webinar addresses safety risks due to the presence of allergens in spices for food-allergic consumers, as well as business and regulatory implications. Additionally, the webinar covers when products need to be reported or recalled, how to work with government agencies if an allergen is detected, an update on FDA thresholds, as well as other FDA and USDA policy and regulatory updates related to allergens. Martin J. Hahn, Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP, and Dr. Steve L. Taylor, Emeritus Professor and Founding Director, Food Allergy Research and Resource Program (FAARP), provided this presentation.
FDA Guidance on Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act
This link directs to the FDA's landing page for guidance documents related to the Food Allergen Labeling and Protection Act.
