Perspectives in precautionary allergen labelling of prepackaged foods after the FAO/WHO consultation.

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Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-28 DOI:10.1097/ACI.0000000000000979

Vincenzo Fierro, Carmen Mazzuca, Sara Urbani, Lamia Dahdah, Veronica Calandrelli, Rocco Luigi Valluzzi, Dinardo Giulio

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Abstract

Purpose of review: The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of the perspectives regarding precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) of prepackaged foods following the consultation conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the WHO.

Recent findings: The FAO/WHO consultation provided a comprehensive assessment of the current status and practices of PAL implementation worldwide. One of the key findings highlighted by the Expert Committee was the need for improvement in existing PAL systems. It was noted that many countries lacked uniformity in PAL practices, leading to inconsistencies in labelling and potentially misleading information for consumers. Furthermore, the consultation emphasized the importance of PAL being risk-based, taking into account both the amount and frequency of unintended allergen presence (UAP) in food products.

Summary: The FAO/WHO consultation shed light on various perspectives and challenges associated with PAL of prepackaged foods. Key findings emphasized the need for improvement in existing PAL systems, including the adoption of a risk-based approach, standardized regulations, and enhanced transparency. Moving forward, collaborative efforts between regulatory agencies, food manufacturers, and consumer advocacy groups will be essential in developing effective PAL strategies that prioritize consumer safety and well being.

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粮农组织/世卫组织磋商后预包装食品预防性过敏原标签的前景。

审查目的：本综述旨在概述粮食及农业组织（FAO）和世界卫生组织（WHO）进行磋商后，有关预包装食品预防性过敏原标签（PAL）的观点：粮农组织/世卫组织磋商会对全世界实施预防性过敏原标签的现状和做法进行了全面评估。专家委员会强调的主要结论之一是需要改进现有的 PAL 系统。专家委员会指出，许多国家的 PAL 做法不统一，导致标签不一致，可能误导消费者。此外，磋商会还强调了预包装食品标签制度以风险为基础的重要性，同时考虑到食品中意外过敏原的数量和出现频率（UAP）。主要结论强调需要改进现有的预包装食品标签制度，包括采用基于风险的方法、标准化法规和提高透明度。展望未来，监管机构、食品制造商和消费者权益团体之间的合作对于制定有效的 PAL 战略至关重要，这些战略应优先考虑消费者的安全和福祉。

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