ISPAM Advisory Panel-Food Allergen

ADOPTION OF THESE LISTS IN DOMESTIC REGULATIONS

CONSIDERATIONS FOR PRIORITY ALLERGENS

Hazard Identification: Allergens associated with inadvertent consumption: Anaphylaxis Hazard Characterization: Allergens known to have Low thresholds Prevalence: Prevalence of a particular allergy in a given population Level of use in Processes Foods (Pervasive use / presence in the food supply) Potential that the ingredient be not covered by ”general” labeling provisions. o Example: Spice ingredients