FDA Posts Draft Guidance on Requests for Food Allergen Labeling Exemptions
The Food and Drug Administration on May 7 released a new draft guidance for industry on requests for exemptions from food allergen labeling. Under the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, major food allergens like nuts, fish, crustaceans, milk and eggs…
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do not have to be labeled on food if it has been processed in a way that it no longer contains an allergenic protein, or if it is present in such small amounts that it doesn’t present a risk to human health. In these circumstances, companies can request exemptions from FDA for allergen labeling requirements. FDA’s draft guidance sets out what should be included in petitions for labeling exemptions, like identification information and data from scientific testing. Comments on the draft guidance are due by Sept. 5, said FDA in a concurrent Federal Register notice (here).