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An update from Food Standards Agency regarding Mustard Products and Peanut Contamination 14th November 2024

Investigation into mustard ingredients contaminated with peanuts draws to a close… As a result of this investigation, the FSA have lifted their precautionary advice to people with a peanut allergy to avoid eating foods that contain or may contain mustard, mustard powder, mustard seeds or mustard flour both in the home and when eating out as these products are now safe to eat.
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A HUGE Thank You to Greencore for their support of Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024 12th November 2024

Anaphylaxis Awareness Week 2024 took place back in October and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the number of people who got involved this year. But we’d like to take this opportunity to say a special thank you to food manufacturer Greencore for their fantastic support and fundraising efforts.
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New FDF Guidance on Preventing Allergen Recalls for the Food Industry 8th November 2024

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released new guidance to help food businesses prevent and manage allergen-related issues. This resource provides a clear approach for ensuring the safety of consumers with food allergies, offering valuable steps for companies, especially
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Food Allergy Research & Education and Food Allergy Canada announce findings of first global survey on food allergen thresholds 16th June 2016

Consumers in 16 countries, including the UK, provide insights into views on allergen thresholds and purchasing habits Results of the first-ever international survey on perceptions of food allergen thresholds and consumer habits surrounding precautionary labeling were published online in Allergy,

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The Anaphylaxis Campaign supports the six year prison sentencing reached today on the Mohammed Zaman curry house case. 23rd May 2016

A “reckless” restaurant owner has been jailed for six years for the manslaughter of a customer who had an allergic reaction to a curry. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-36360111 Lynne Regent, CEO, the Anaphylaxis Campaign said; “This appalling case highlights the challenges faced by

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Impact Report 2015 21st April 2016

We are pleased to announce that our annual Impact Report is now available to view online. At the beginning of each year we reflect on the year that has passed; the difference we have made to those with severe allergies

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Seven European countries participate in edge cutting research that will aid better understanding of food allergic incidents 7th April 2016

The Anaphylaxis Campaign has played a key role in the world’s biggest ever study of food allergies.  An ‘Allergic Reactions in the Community’ survey is being launched in several European counties on 7th April 2016. This questionnaire has been developed to record

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Enquiring About Tolerance (EAT) Study – results announced – 4th March 2016 4th March 2016

We welcome this important and exciting study as a great step towards reducing the risk of developing food allergies and look forward to follow up studies that we hope will consolidate the results and lead to more accurate Government infant

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National Allergy Strategy Group parliamentary reception- 2nd December 2015 3rd December 2015

Last night we attended a parliamentary reception organised by the National Allergy Strategy Group (NASG) and the All Party Group for Allergy. The event was hugely successful and took place in the Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons, overlooking

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BRC and FDF launch ‘free from’ guidance for the food industry 12th November 2015

November 2015: A new guidance document has been launched to provide food manufacturers, retailers and enforcement authorities with essential advice on what must be considered before making a ‘free-from’ claim on a product. The document has been produced jointly by

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The Anaphylaxis Campaign welcomes Ireland’s new legislation to allow the holding and administering of AAIs by colleges, workplaces and sports venues following extensive lobbying and consultation 10th November 2015

This new legislation allows trained members of the public to administer life-saving rescue medicines and Pharmacists given legal permission to administer more vaccines and emergency saving medications — which includes Adrenaline Auto-Injectors This further strengthens our case to introduce similar

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Our CEO, Lynne Regent attends the International Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Alliance Meeting — Washington DC, 27th Sept — 29th Sept 2015 10th November 2015

The Anaphylaxis Campaign is a founding member of the International Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Alliance (IFAAA) representing 20 countries.  The IFAAA is an alliance of patient education groups from around the world. The Alliance’s mission is to unite organisations working

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