Plain English Allergen Labelling (PEAL) webinars coming

The following is from the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology website about two upcoming Allergen webinars and is include here with permission

Plain English Allergen Labelling – Webinar #1

PEAL updates – what you need to know

On February 25th Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) announced new requirements for allergen labelling on packaged foods.

The changes to the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code (the Code) will help ensure mandatory food allergen declarations are clear and consistent so that consumers have the information they need to make safe food choices.

The requirements include:

• the declaration of allergen information in a specific format and location on food labels
• the use of simple, plain English terms for allergen declarations.

Join AIFST, the Allergen Bureau and the AFGC for the first of a 2-part webinar series on PEAL.

This first webinar will cover the changes with presentations from FSANZ and Provenance Legal.

Join us to grow, learn and connect.

Presenters:

Derek Castles, Labelling and Information Standards, FSANZ

Julie Cox, Provenance Legal

When

23 March 2021

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Location

Via Zoom

To register – https://www.aifst.asn.au/event-4197479

 Plain English Allergen Labelling – Webinar Part 2

PEAL updates to your essential industry allergen guidance

Join AIFST, the Allergen Bureau and the AFGC for the second part of our webinar series on PEAL.

Our industry best practice guidance resources are designed to help food industry to approach allergen management and labelling in a consistent manner. In these three talks, we will take you through our new updates to these resources that address Plain English Allergen Labelling.

Presenters:

Food Industry Guide to Allergen Management and Labelling – Lisa Warren, Allergen

The VITAL Program & VITAL Online – Georgina Christensen, Allergen Bureau

Product Information Form – Fiona Fleming, AFGC

When

27 April 2021

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Location

Via Zoom

To register https://www.aifst.asn.au/event-4197493