Is Coconut an Allergen? FDA Allergen Labeling Requirements

The Food Allergen and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-282) requires major food allergens to be labeled on all packaged foods that are under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including dietary supplements. Tree nuts are one of the major food allergens defined in the law. Is coconut an allergen?…

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Food Industry Regulatory Update June 28, 2024

In This Week’s Edition: FSMA Section 204 Updated Resources FDA has published additional resources to its website to help industry comply with the Food Traceability Rule. These include: APHIS Publishes Data on Enforcement Statistics for FY2023 The enforcement statistics may be found here. FSMA Produce Safety Rule Water Requirements; Webinar Recording The FDA hosted a webinar on the…

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