It’s been four months since VITAL 4.0 launched! We hope new products have successfully launched, aligning with the VITAL Program philosophy: to Avoid, Eliminate, and Reduce cross-contact allergens to the lowest possible level, helping consumers with food allergy to make informed food choices. A big thank you to everyone committed to the VITAL Program and to those who shared feedback via the July survey, helping us refine the system as we transitioned to VITAL 4.0. #FoodSafety #VITALProgram #AllergenManagement #Vital4.0
Allergen Bureau
Food and Beverage Services
Hobart, Tasmania 2,789 followers
The Allergen Bureau is the peak industry body representing food industry allergen management globally.
About us
The Allergen Bureau is the peak industry body representing food industry allergen management in Australia and New Zealand. Our Mission – Consistent, science-based, allergen risk assessment and labelling. The overall objective of the Allergen Bureau is to share information and experience within the food industry on the management of food allergens to ensure consumers receive relevant, consistent and easy to understand information on food allergens. The Allergen Bureau was established in 2005 and operates on a membership basis. The Allergen Bureau’s VITAL (Voluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labelling) Program is a standardised allergen risk assessment process for food industry. Carrying out a VITAL risk assessment using the VITAL tools – including VITAL Online – assists a food company to thoroughly review the allergen status of all the ingredients and the processing conditions that contribute towards the allergen status of the finished product. The VITAL Program produces a ‘labelling outcome’ that summarises the food allergens present in a food due to intentional inclusion as part of a recipe and where food allergens, present due to cross contact, should be included (or not) on the label in the form of the precautionary statement ‘May be present: allergen x, allergen y.’.
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http://www.allergenbureau.net
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- Food and Beverage Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Hobart, Tasmania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- allergy, food allergy, food industry, food labelling, allergen management, peanut allergy, food safety, allergic, anaphylaxis , immunology, labelling , food science, food technology, nutrition, dietetics, allergen testing, food and beverages, food companies , global food, nut allergy, milk allergy, and food ingredients
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Hobart, Tasmania, AU
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Sydney, New South Wales 2000, AU
Employees at Allergen Bureau
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Natalie Hayllar, APD
Founder @Santelogic | Convivial Dietitian | Marketing Maven | Food & Nutrition Consultant | 🎓 Studying Culinary Nutrition ACU | 🧳 Founder & travel…
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Tom Lewis
| RDS Partners | Allergen Bureau | Industry R&D facilitator | Tasmanian |
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Lisa Clark
Manager - Allergen Bureau
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Lyn Davies
Environmental Philanthropy and Grants (WWF-Australia)
Updates
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Registrations now open for FAMS 2025! Join us for the 6th Food Allergen Management Symposium (FAMS) (May 20–22, 2025) and connect with global experts in allergen management. We are proud to announce that our keynote speaker lineup includes Dr Kang Zhou, Food Safety Officer, FAO, and Dr Paul Turner, Professor of Anaphylaxis, Paediatric Allergy & Immunology, Imperial College London. Whether you’re in food technology, hospitality, food safety, or healthcare, FAMS 2025 is for you. The event program includes: Day 1: Interactive workshops tackling challenges for food allergy consumers and providers. Days 2 & 3: Industry insights, clinical advances, academic research, and regulatory updates, finishing with a panel discussion on future initiatives. Proudly supported by the UNSW, the National Measurement Institute, Australia Institute, and the Allergen Bureau. Register now – https://lnkd.in/gNnH-4wh #FAMS2025 #AllergenBureau #FoodAllergenManagement
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How do People With Coeliac Disease Access Gluten-Free Foods? Historically in New Zealand, specialist gluten-free products have been available on prescription for people with medically diagnosed coeliac disease. A recent study published in The New Zealand Medical Journal reveals that only about 2 per cent of those eligible are obtaining gluten-free foods on prescription. https://ow.ly/3nq650Uo1a7 #CoeliacDisease #GlutenFree #GlutenFreeLiving #CoeliacAwareness #HealthyEating #GlutenFreeDiet #FoodAllergies
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Thank you to our President Jasmine Lacis-Lee for your update on VITAL 4.0 at the latest Akademie Fresenius Food Allergen Conference.
It was a pleasure to present on behalf of the Allergen Bureau and open day 2 of the Akademie Fresenius food allergen conference, providing an update on VITAL 4.0 and the integration of the FAO/WHO expert committee thresholds. Thank you to the organisers for the opportunity to be involved.
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A great opportunity to align your brand with best practice food allergen management. Sponsorship packages for 2025 are still available for FAMS 2025. For more information or to discuss in detail, please contact Lisa [email protected]
Interested in Sponsoring FAMS 2025? Do you share a passion for advancing food allergen management? Sponsorship opportunities for FAMS 2025 are now open! This premier global symposium unites food technologists, quality managers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry leaders. By sponsoring FAMS 2025, your brand can lead the way in innovation, collaboration, and education within the food industry. Showcase your dedication to food safety and engage with key stakeholders from around the world. 📩 Contact us today to explore sponsorship packages! https://lnkd.in/gUGczdTC #FAMS2025 #AllergenBureau
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Don't miss your chance to submit abstracts for FAMS 2025 - you still have two more days! All of the information and links below for abstracts submissions or contact [email protected] to find out more
FAMS 2025 – Just Two More Days to Submit Your Abstracts! The deadline for abstract submissions has been extended to December 15—just two more days to get yours in! FAMS 2025 is your opportunity to Communicate, Educate, and Collaborate on advancing food allergen management. This global platform is perfect for sharing your insights, connecting with industry professionals, and staying at the forefront of allergen research and practices. Clinicians, healthcare professionals, researchers, and food industry experts—don’t miss your chance to contribute. Attendees will include food technologists, quality managers, kitchen supervisors, regulators, and practitioners committed to food allergy solutions. Submit here: https://lnkd.in/gM8qrGwz Deadline: December 15
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The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAI) has issued a position statement recommending key steps to address food allergy disparities, emphasising the need for inclusive research and equitable healthcare access. https://ow.ly/Pnfj50Uo0T2 #FoodAllergy #AllergyAwareness #allergenbureau #foodallergy
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New Allergen Recall Prevention Guidance Released by Industry Group The The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published new guidance to help food manufacturers prevent, manage, and investigate food allergen-related incidents or ‘near-misses’. Read more https://ow.ly/G1Pl50Uo0FS #FoodSafety #AllergenManagement #FoodIndustry #FoodManufacturing #FoodAllergens
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Linseed Allergies on the Rise. Linseed, derived from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum) and also known as flaxseed, is valued for its nutritional content and other dietary properties. As consumption of linseed has increased, there has been a corresponding rise in reported linseed allergies, often involving severe reactions. Read more: https://ow.ly/IJC450Uo0BT #LinseedAllergy #Flaxseed #FoodAllergies #AllergyAwareness #allergenbureau
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Sponsorship opportunities are available for FAMS 2025. Be sure to follow Food Allergen Management Symposium (FAMS) page to find out all the event news as it happens. #FAMS2025
Want to become a FAMS 2025 Sponsor? Are you passionate about advancing food allergen management? Sponsorship opportunities for FAMS 2025 are now available! This global symposium brings together food technologists, quality managers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and industry leaders. Align your brand with innovation, collaboration, and education in the food industry by becoming a FAMS 2025 sponsor. Support this landmark event, showcase your commitment to safe food practices, and connect with key stakeholders from across the industry. 📩 Ask us about sponsorship packages today! https://lnkd.in/gUGczdTC #FAMS2025 #allergenbureau
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