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.
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