Decoding Food Allergies: Unveiling insights from NHS data
Helping people with a food hypersensitivity to make more informed eating choices is a key part of our work.
Allergy
An evaluation of Natasha’s Law and FSA’s next steps on food hypersensitivity
In October 2021, following the tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, we introduced a new allergen labelling law, also known as Natasha’s Law. Deputy Director of Food Policy, Natasha Smith, has written about the impact of the law and our next steps in relation to food hypersensitivity.
Living with a Food Hypersensitivity in the UK - the costs and the impact on a person’s quality of life
Nicholas Daniel discusses findings from two research reports commissioned by the FSA which help understand the economic and societal costs of living with a Food Hypersensitivity.
TRACE study: Does not getting enough sleep increase the chance of a severe peanut allergic reaction?
The Threshold Reactivity and Clinical Evaluation (TRACE) study looked at how sleep deprivation, exercise, and repeat allergen exposure over time, can affect the threshold of an allergic reaction
Food Hypersensitivity Perspectives and Practice Virtual Symposium 2022 – The role of local authorities and businesses
Rebecca Sudworth, FSA Director of Policy, reflects on the recent Food Hypersensitivity Perspectives and Practice Symposium, and how local authorities and businesses can support the food hypersensitive consumer.
Food Hypersensitivity Perspectives and Practice Symposium 2022 - Different perspectives on food hypersensitivity
Professor Robin May, FSA Chief Scientific Adviser, reflects on the recent Food Hypersensitivity Perspectives & Practice Symposium, and how we can make the UK a better place for the food hypersensitive consumer.
Precautionary allergen labelling - The May Contain Consultation
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Ben Rayner, Team Leader - Food Hypersensitivity, Posted on:
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Allergy, Business guidance, Our mission
Our precautionary allergen labelling consultation closes in three weeks and we want to hear from businesses and industry bodies on the challenges they face. We're looking for your views on what a better system for providing this information might look like.
Emily Miles' stakeholder update - Help for millions with food allergies
FSA Chief Executive Emily Miles discusses a new allergen labelling law, known as Natasha's Law, and the launch of the UK Anaphylaxis Registry.
The launch of the UK Anaphylaxis Registry and its importance for UK consumers
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Dr Paul Turner, Consultant in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology at Imperial College London and Ayah Wafi, Allergen Risk Assessor, Posted on:
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The UK Anaphylaxis Registry has been launched today at the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology annual conference today. The registry will help us understand more about accidental allergic reactions to food. Dr Paul Turner and Ayah Wafi explain more.
Reflections on the FSA Allergy Symposium 2021
Chief Executive Emily Miles reflects on the learnings from this year's Allergy Symposium and how discussions around precautionary allergen labelling and a potential Food Allergy Safety Scheme connect with the FSA's commitment to food hypersensitive consumers.
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