SGS Informs on Undeclared Food Allergens as a Cause of Food Recalls
Summary
Provision must also be made for prompt notification if/when the ingredient is no longer in compliance with the regulations or food safety standards.Similarly, the receiver must make sure that any changes are also made on their own labeling and that the information is conveyed to their customer.It is possible to put processes in place to reduce the impact, or risk, of unintentional contamination.It is possible to put processes in place to reduce the impact, or risk, of unintentional contamination.Testing of the finished product for potential allergen contamination may be useful as a pass/fail release but should not be relied on for replacement of allergen process controls.For more information, please contact an SGS food safety expert.SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.