Food Standards Scotland has launched a public consultation on how allergen and ingredient information is provided for non-prepacked foods — including meals from restaurants, cafés, takeaways and bakeries. This consultation is open until 17 May 2026. Clear, accurate allergen information is essential for people
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Anaphylaxis UK (formerly The Anaphylaxis Campaign) acknowledges the findings of the Fundraising Regulator’s report and welcomes the opportunity to further strengthen communication and compliance across our fundraising activity. While the report identifies areas for improvement, it is important to note
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Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show your partner how much you care — and if they live with serious food allergies, it’s also a chance to show that love through thoughtful preparation and understanding. With the right planning,
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A recent study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice looked at popular allergy-related posts on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X to see what kind of misinformation is being shared and how people respond to it. The researchers found that misleading content was very
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Benedict’s Law — the campaign to make schools safe for children with allergies — reaches a pivotal moment as peers voted on a landmark House of Lords amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. New statutory guidance for schools on managing
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What is the research about? Researchers at the University of Surrey and the University of Manchester have launched the AltProt-P eObservatory to track allergic reactions to new types of food. As we move toward more sustainable food production, new protein
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A Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University of Surrey is conducting a research study exploring the likelihood of eating disorders in adults with food allergy compared to adults without food allergy. While previous research suggests that children with food allergies
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You may have seen recent reports that Palforzia®, a licensed peanut oral immunotherapy treatment, has been discontinued. We can confirm that this is correct and outline below what this means for people living with peanut allergy. The manufacturer of Palforzia®, Stallergenes Greer, has confirmed that
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Aston University, Birmingham, is inviting adults with a diagnosed food allergy to take part in a research study exploring how people cope with food allergies and how this affects everyday life. In particular, the study looks at whether feeling more
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