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Call for participants: outdoor events attendees with special dietary needs 8th January 2025

Researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE) are seeking individuals with food intolerances, allergies, or special dietary requirements to participate in their survey focusing on experiences at outdoor events. See the invitation to take part below: Are
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Food Allergies and Vegan Labelling: What UK Food Businesses Need to Know 19th December 2024

As more consumers move to vegetarian or vegan diets, it’s important for businesses to understand the risks posed by allergens in vegan and plant-based products.
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Celebrating Another Successful Year for Anaphylaxis UK’s AllergyWise® Training  17th December 2024

AllergyWise® has evolved into one of the UK’s leading anaphylaxis training courses for schools, healthcare settings, and workplaces, reaching thousands of staff and individuals across the country. 
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Food Reactions Study 28th February 2023

The Food Standards Agency (the food regulator for England, Northern Ireland and Wales) want to understand the experiences of people who have had reactions to food or drinks or have narrowly avoided having a reaction.

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New trusted information toolkit for healthcare professionals 28th February 2023

The Patient Information Forum (PIF) has today (28 February) launched a new PIF TICK toolkit to help healthcare professionals provide trusted information to their patients. 

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New review findings support introducing allergens to babies before 11 months 27th February 2023

A review of infant weaning research from around the world has concluded that the introduction of certain food allergens before the age of 11 months could decrease the likelihood of developing some food allergies. 

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FDF releases new guidance to clarify ‘allergen-free’ and vegan claims for food industry and consumers 27th February 2023

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released updated UK guidance on allergen-free and vegan claim

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BetterRetailing reveals independent retailers among most compliant businesses following Natasha’s Law 27th February 2023

The article highlights the importance of retailers complying with the legislation to avoid potential fines and to ensure the safety of their customers. It also emphasizes the challenges faced by some independent retailers in complying with the law, including rising staff costs and operational expenses

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Allergy-friendly Mother’s Day gifts – 19 March 27th February 2023

Looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s Day? If your mum has an allergy, there may be a few extra things to consider.

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Partial clinical hold on peanut allergy treatment study is lifted  21st February 2023

DBV Technologies has announced that the FDA has lifted the partial clinical hold on the company’s VITESSE trial.

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Oral immunotherapy with boiled peanuts could help peanut allergic children 8th February 2023

A new Australian study has added to the growing body of research looking at the use of boiled peanuts in oral immunotherapy (OIT) to treat peanut allergy. 

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Statement regarding the death of Jess Prinsloo  6th February 2023

We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Jess Prinsloo, aged 24, who died on 31st December 2022 while on holiday in South Africa. 

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