Are there 7 or 8 specific ingredients? Basics of allergen labeling [Fundamental knowledge]
Is walnut joining the group? What is the difference between specified ingredients and allergen labeling?
■What are specific raw materials? Allergens are antigens that cause allergies. Among them, foods that are clearly known to trigger food allergy symptoms and are deemed necessary to be labeled due to the number of cases and severity are referred to as "specific raw materials." The eight items that fall under this category are milk, eggs, wheat, buckwheat, crab, shrimp, peanuts, and walnuts. ■What is the difference between "items equivalent to specific raw materials"? While labeling specific raw materials is "mandatory," items equivalent to specific raw materials are those for which there are a considerable number of cases and severe symptoms, but fewer than specific raw materials, so labeling is "recommended" as much as possible. Almonds, abalone, squid, soybeans, and apples are among the 20 items that fall under this category. ■Can the list of specific raw materials change? Walnuts were originally classified as "items equivalent to specific raw materials," but they were added to the specific raw materials list in March 2023. The list of specific raw materials can increase over time. Please feel free to reach out with any inquiries regarding the latest labeling rules.
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