12/02/2013 A recent posting on this website highlighted the fact that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers food allergies in some circumstances: https://www.anaphylaxis.org.uk/living-with-anaphylaxis/news/members-news/food-allergy-and-the-americans-with-disabilities-act- Further media coverage this week clarifies the issue, explaining that the ADA does not require all restaurants
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In recent years, we have noticed an increase in the reporting of allergies from the Asian community. There has been some evidence that the reason for the increase is due to the Indian diet which uses a lot of dals and
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25/03/13 The world’s biggest ever study of food allergies, spear headed by the University of Manchester, was launched on Friday 22nd March 2013. The €9 million EU funded project builds on an earlier €14.3 million research study and will involve
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The food industry has made huge improvements in recent years in its provision of products for the food allergic community as well as those with specific dietary needs. However, we have recently found that there can be confusion about the
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European Food Information Council release new video “Life with a Food Allergy” The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) have created an animated video called “Life with a Food Allergy” which aims to inform consumers about food allergies and allergen in
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Interactive game by EUFIC aims to educate children about food allergy The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) have created an interactive game with the aim to educate children on avoiding allergens in food in a fun and engaging manner. The
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Honorary President of the Anaphylaxis Campaign, Dr William Frankland to receive an MBE Dr. William Frankland, who turned 103 in March, has been awarded an MBE on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List this year for his contributions to allergy research.
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Our food advisor, Hazel, featured in The Guardian to discuss the new EU Food Regulations and how they've affected her, as an allergy sufferer and expert in the area. For the full article click here.
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/11460125/Top-chefs-attack-EU-rules-on-allergens-in-food.html The new Food Information Regulation (FIR) came into effect from 13th December 2014. Since its introduction staff at restaurants, cafés, delis, and takeaways are no longer allowed to say they do not know what is in their food, and
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