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Allergen M anagement S ome ideas from overseas

Explore innovative strategies for managing allergens in the food industry, including voluntary incidental trace allergen labeling and improving supply chain management. Increase consumer confidence, reduce recalls, and save costs. Contact Jackie Healing at jackiehealing19@gmail.com or +44 (0)7715 650113.

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Allergen M anagement S ome ideas from overseas

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  1. Allergen Management Some ideas from overseas Jackie Healing JAQuaL food safety and responsible sourcing support

  2. A little bit about me….

  3. Supermarkets -A unique challenge? • 25000 plus products, 8000 private label and 3500 supply sites • 700 plus stores • 100000 plus colleagues • 24/7 operations • 10 million plus transactions • The offence is to ‘ offer for sale’ • Costs of loss of sales and operational impacts to remove products • Brand damage

  4. What is the problem? • Too many unnecessary recalls • Inconsistent on pack ’ warning ‘ information • Customer confusion • Possible risks to health • Unnecessary costs being incurred

  5. The Vital toolVoluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labelling

  6. Vital-A possible solution? • Australian specific legislation: have to declare even if highly refined • Specifically looks at cross contamination risks • Considers particulates and dispersables • International data sources for threshold levels • Dedicated terminology ‘May be present’ • Strong advocacy from allergen bureau and consumers

  7. Clear thresholds for action

  8. What does it mean in practice? • Clearer understanding of the risks • One set of rules for everyone • Less withdrawals and recalls • Increased consumer confidence and choice • Cost savings

  9. But….its not the full answer so where can we still do better? • Improved Supply chain management • procurement • plant hygiene • New approach to hazard identification in light of food fraud and adulteration • Less risk aversion by manufacturers and consumers groups • Improved communication flows

  10. Thankyou jackiehealing19@gmail.com +44 (0) 7715 650113

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