ISPAM Advisory Panel-Food Allergen

VITAL Approach (Voluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labeling) • The Allergen Bureau’s VITAL Program is a standardized allergen risk assessment process for food industry. • VITAL produces a ‘ labeling outcome’ of cross contact allergens in PAL. o PAL are used only when warranted o PAL are standardized, so providing clear and simple information to consumers o Process needs to be traceable and transparent ¾ Greater transparency creates more trust between manufacturers and consumers • Reference doses are evidence-based and recognized by EAACI • PAL needs to convey accurate information; over-stringent measures reduce food choice, increase anxiety, and affect quality of life. • Although highly sensitive people may react to the action level, they are more likely to avoid the problematic foods.

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Global Food Trade Network

Source: Swiss Re Food Safety in a Globalized World

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