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PEAL- Plain English Allergen Labelling
On the 25th of February 2021, the Food Standards Code Australia and New Zealand was amended to include PEAL.This is designed to help people with allergens find the information they need more easily on a label. The Mobile Food Scientist will help your business to understand what is required and help implement the new standards. Today we start with a summary of the new standard, outlining the next steps to avoid product recalls in the future.Summary: There are now 13 specified allergen types that can cause severe allergic reactions, these must be declared on labels in food sold in Australia and New Zealand. The format, wording and location of the allergen declaration is now specified under the Food Standards Code. Specific terms must now be used and allergens must be included in bold both in the ingredients listing and advisory statement. For products which are imported the summary statement may only contain the 13 mandatory allergens and may not contain any other allergen, even if required in other jurisdictions. If an imported product contains, for example, celery, it must not be listed in the summary statement, nor can it be bolded in the ingredient listing, which is a requirement for many overseas countries. Another change is FSANZ requires processing aids containing allergens to be listed in the statement of ingredients with the words ‘processing aid’ in conjunction with the required name of the allergen concerned. The allergen would also be declared in the summary statement. Next Steps It is crucial to start the long compliance process now to stay competitive and avoid recalls. The Mobile Food Scientist is a trusted expert in food labelling and here to help your business remain competitive and compliant with the new standards. Don't delay get in touch today to find out more about the new standards and how these will affect your food labelling, Email [email protected] to book in your updates. Stay updated!!! Did you know the Mobile Food Scientist regularly posts important updates on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/themobilefoodscientist.co.nz/ Like this page and check it regularly for important updates of whats happening in the food industry. Don't be shy to add reviews to the Facebook page as its always great to read what other people say. Do you prefer Linkedin for updates, then lets link up www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-sutton-91591537 Is there another channel you'd like The Mobile Food Scientist to use to bring you important updates? If so let us know your preferred communication channel by emailing [email protected]WHATS ON Short Courses The Food Bowl in Auckland has four interesting courses scheduled in the next couple of months.
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