Testing for allergens in food

Food allergy is an immune response meant to protect the body. Yet such response can cause discomfort or, in severe cases, even death. In recent years, the Centre for Food Safety has occasionally announced the Food Alert regarding the undeclared allergenic ingredients in food products. The manufacturers and importers are required to remove the affected products from the shelves or initiate a recall. Food manufacturers should review their product composition and production process, and label the allergenic substances accurately to protect their corporate reputation and consumers’ health.

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