Public protection _ reliable allergen risk management

59th International Meat Industry Conference

Jankovi, V.^1 ; Popov Ralji, J.^2 ; Dordevi, V.^1

Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology, Kaanskog 13, Belgrade, Serbia^1

University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Dositeja Obradovia 3, Novi Sad, Serbia^2

关键词: Cross contamination;    Food allergies;    Food industries;    Informed decision;    Label products;    Legal regulation;    Potentially fatal;    Public protection;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/85/1/012009/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1755-1315/85/1/012009

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

Consumers with potentially fatal food allergies are dependent on correct product labelling to protect their health. The food industry is responsible for providing every detail consumers need to make informed decisions. Considering public health, food suppliers have to monitor the presence of allergens, prevent cross-contamination and label products accurately. Allergen labelling of food products, drinks and non pre-packed food and drink products is clearly defined with legal regulations. To achieve this, a complete understanding of each product's allergenic ingredients is needed and cross-contamination of food with allergens must be avoided. Raw materials need to be checked, every ingredient must be verified and every single allergen has to be stipulated. A mislabeled product could be recalled at potential cost, financially damaging business and at the same time, negatively impacting brand and reputation.