The FDA has developed FALCPA, which requires labeling of Major Allergens, which currently include: milk, egg, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts and soybeans. It also requires the type of tree nut (e.g., almonds, pecans, walnuts); the type of fish (e.g., bass, flounder, cod); and the type of Crustacean shellfish (e.g., crab, lobster, shrimp) to be declared.
Canadian law requires the declaration of the following allergens: “food allergen” means any protein from any of the following foods, or any modified protein, including any protein fraction, that is derived from any of the following foods: almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios or walnuts; (b) peanuts; (c) sesame seeds; (d) wheat or triticale; (e) eggs; (f) milk; (g) soybeans; (h) crustaceans; (i) shellfish; (j) fish; or (k) mustard seeds.
Allergens can occur in a number of products and ingredients that are used in processing. If you have any questions, give us a call or fill out our form to the right – we would be happy to assist you.