Insufficient labelling of allergen traces in foodstuffs – a survey for parents of children with food allergy
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Background Under applicable EU law, there ́s an obligation for declaration of the 14 most common food allergens in packed foodstuffs, even if these allergens are contained in very low amounts. Concerning the declaration of allergen traces, however, there is no legally regulated obligation. Therefore it ́s up to the food producers, if labelling of allergen traces takes place and how it is performed.
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دوره 3 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2013