Anaphylaxis Campaign current update with adrenaline auto-injectors in the UK
12th July 2019
The adrenaline auto-injectors prescribed in the UK at present are Emerade®, EpiPen® and Jext®. They are designed for self-use and that is why they are usually referred to as ‘adrenaline auto-injectors’ or ‘AAIs’. Emerade® is the most recent single-use adrenaline auto-injector to become available. It has a needle guard to protect against needle stick injury. […]
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Emerade Device Alert
11th July 2019
Thursday 11th July 2019 Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Emerade 150, 300 and 500 microgram solution for injection in pre-filled syringe (MDR 55-06/18). Pharmaswiss Ceska republika s.r.o. (an affiliate of Bausch & Lomb UK Limited) has informed us of a risk of Emerade product failing to deliver a dose of adrenaline from the syringe due […]
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Anaphylaxis Campaign welcomes ‘Natasha’s Law’
5th July 2019
Friday 5th July 2019 In January 2019, the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) opened a consultation on the proposed amendments to the domestic Food Information Regulations 2014 (FIR) (England) and parallel FIR regulations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales relating to allergen information for foods that are prepacked for direct sale to […]
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The FSA board responds to the Anaphylaxis Campaign’s comments regarding local authorities
4th July 2019
Thursday 4th July 2019 The Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board decided in May 2019 to recommend to ministers the adoption of full ingredient list labelling, with allergens emphasised on products pre-packed for direct sale. The Anaphylaxis Campaign submitted the following comment the FSA Board meeting on 19th June; ‘The Anaphylaxis Campaign welcomes the board’s decision […]
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Breaking News on Food Labelling
25th June 2019
Tuesday 25th June 2019 The Anaphylaxis Campaign are delighted to hear the announcement by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) that food businesses will be required to provide a full ingredients list on pre-packaged foods for direct sale. Lynne Regent, CEO of the Anaphylaxis Campaign said: ‘We are thrilled that DEFRA are […]
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The Anaphylaxis Campaign’s fundraising dinner at St John’s College Cambridge
13th June 2019
On Saturday 8th June, the Anaphylaxis Campaign were delighted to attend a fundraising dinner at St John’s College at Cambridge University, with the purpose of raising funds for our universities campaign. This was organised by Emma Dellar, a nurse at St John’s College, and Jacqui McPeake from Allergen Accreditation. We would like to say a […]
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Medic Alert and Anaphylaxis Campaign
11th June 2019
We’re delighted to announce that Anaphylaxis Campaign has joined forces with MedicAlert, the national emergency medical information charity. Aiding those with severe allergies and other medical conditions, MedicAlert is offering a £10 discount to all Anaphylaxis Campaign members and readers. Who are MedicAlert? The MedicAlert Foundation UK is the original and best provider of […]
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Chartered Institute of Environmental Health calls for allergens to be included in Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
4th June 2019
On Thursday 30th May, The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health published an article calling for allergen hygiene to be scored in the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme and national guidance provided on how allergen responsibilities are split between environmental health and trading standards. The Anaphylaxis Campaign believes that the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme needs to be […]
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FDF publishes updated gluten labelling guidance
4th June 2019
On Monday 3rd June 2019, the Food and Drink Federation released the following press statement: The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today published ‘Gluten Labelling Guidance: Best Practice for Prepacked Foods which Include or Exclude Cereals Containing Gluten’ (https://www.fdf.org.uk/Gluten-Labelling.aspx?tr=53NvsCS). This updated UK best practice guidance provides advice to food business operators on how […]
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Statement regarding inquest into the death of Habiba Chisthi
20th May 2019
Monday 20th May 2019 We were very saddened to learn of the death of 9-year-old Habiba Chisthi who tragically died on Monday 18th February from anaphylactic shock, two days after suffering a severe allergic reaction. Habiba was known to have allergies to eggs and nuts and suffered from asthma for which she was prescribed an […]
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