Project outline

The Allergen Bureau is an industry-funded association providing rapid responses to questions concerning the management of food allergen risks in food ingredients and manufactured foods in Australia and New Zealand. The Allergen Bureau was established in 2005 as an initiative of the Australian Food & Grocery Council Allergen Forum, and operates on a membership basis under the guidance of an member-elected representative Management Committee.

The apparent growth in the reporting of food allergen-related incidents is an international phenomenon. The Allergen Bureau draws on and disseminates information from all over the world on food regulations and the latest scientific research on food allergens including emerging food allergens.

The Allergen Bureau is a wonderful example of cooperation amongst competitors in the food industry, with national and multi-national food manufacturing and marketing companies, suppliers, importers, exporters, retailers and consumer groups sharing information on managing the risks of food allergens in industry in the interests of consumers.

Project staff

Ray Murphy
Tom Lewis

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