Certain foods trigger allergies or intolerances. According to Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011, there are 14 triggers for allergies or intolerances in the EU. These include:
Ingestion or contact with these can lead to symptoms such as swelling of the mucous membranes, nausea, vomiting, itching, rash and diarrhea in those affected. In severe cases, life-threatening anaphylactic shock can also occur.
The Food Information Ordinance (LMIV) stipulates that consumers must be informed about the presence of potential allergens in order to ensure that those affected can choose products that are safe for them. According to Article 21 of the regulation, substances that cause allergies or intolerances must be listed and highlighted in the list of ingredients under the correct designation in order to stand out from the rest of the ingredients.
In retail there are repeated recalls due to incorrect or even missing allergen labeling. This represents a major safety risk for allergy sufferers.
The laboratories of the Tentamus Group support you with analysis and advice on allergens so that you can label your products correctly. Our labeling team checks the labeling of your products for you and the laboratories of the Tentamus Group examine your food for the presence of allergens using specific sensitive systems such as PCR, ELISA and enzymatics.
Allergen detection:
Dr. Katrin Neumann
+49 7303 951 95 32
katrin.neumann@lifeprint.de
Labelling:
Stefanie Hirsch
+49 30 206 038 170
labeling@tentamus.com
