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Precision fermented foods: getting allergen labelling right 

Posted by: Lavanya Kala, Head of Innovation Policy, Posted on: 16 June 2026 - Categories: Business guidance
Stainless steel fermentation tank with pressure gauge, pipes and heat warning sign in a lab setting.

A reminder for new businesses and early-stage innovators to consider existing allergen labelling requirements as part of the early development of food products using precision fermentation.

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