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MHRA opens consultation on whether spare adrenaline nasal sprays could be allowed in schools 22nd October 2026

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a UK-wide consultation on proposals that would allow schools to purchase and hold spare adrenaline nasal sprays for emergency use in children…

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Needle-free adrenaline nasal spray EURneffy® 1 mg now available in the UK for children 21st October 2026

The UK’s first needle-free adrenaline nasal spray, EURneffy® 1mg, is now available on prescription for younger children at risk of serious allergic reactions. The newly available 1 mg dose is licensed for…

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International Mastocytosis & Mast Cell Diseases awareness day 20th October 2026

Photo credit: Mast cells – Zoe Whyte, Mast cells, used with permission Mast cell diseases can go unnoticed by almost everyone, yet be unmistakable to the person living with one. Today, on…

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Anaphylaxis Campaign statement: Chefs say FIR ‘damaging creativity’ 20th July 2015

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/11460125/Top-chefs-attack-EU-rules-on-allergens-in-food.html The new Food Information Regulation (FIR) came into effect from 13th December 2014.  Since its introduction staff at restaurants, cafés, delis, and takeaways are no longer allowed to say they do…

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Our food adviser, Hazel, on the new EU Food Regulations 20th July 2015

Our food advisor, Hazel, featured in The Guardian to discuss the new EU Food Regulations and how they've affected her, as an allergy sufferer and expert in the area. For the full…

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Want to find the best places for allergy-friendly dining and travel? 20th July 2015

28/02/2013 We understand that getting out and about when you or a family member has a severe allergy can be daunting. You can end up feeling so stressed worrying about whether you…

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EAACI issues European Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Public Declaration 20th July 2015

27/02/13 EAACI calls on EU and national health policy makers to introduce food allergy education and information campaigns to raise awareness Clear food labelling policies that will help patients better manage their…

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The horse meat scandal & food allergen labelling: The bigger picture 20th July 2015

18/02/2013 In light of the recent horse meat scandal, whereby various processed meat products from multiple companies have been found to contain up to 100% horse meat instead of the advertised beef…

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The Anaphylaxis Campaign welcomes Dr. Anna Murphy to our Clinical and Scientific Panel 20th July 2015

It’s a brand new year and a brand new member for us here at the Anaphylaxis Campaign, as Dr Anna Murphy will be joining us as of January 2013 to bring her…

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Consensus statement on allergen thresholds produced by the Global Food Protection Institute 20th July 2015

The Global Food Protection Institute met in Fairfax, VA, USA on 24th September to discuss Preventive Controls and Allergen Management in the Manufacturing Environment.  One of the main topics covered at the…

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The Campaign comments on the new Food Information Regulation 20th July 2015

The Anaphylaxis Campaign’s CEO, Lynne Regent, attended the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board meeting on the 22 January 2013, covering the new European Food Information for Consumers Regulation (FIC) as part of…

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New smartphone-style adrenaline injector launched in the US 20th July 2015

February 2013 A new smartphone-style adrenaline injector has been launched in the US and began to hit pharmacy shelves over there last week. The device, Auvi-Q, was developed by food-allergic twin brothers…

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