Foods containing milk, egg, fish, crustaceans, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soybeans, and gluten would be subject to new labeling guidelines. The bill gives FDA authority to require, if it chooses, labeling for some 150-160 other foods known to cause allergic reactions in some people.
Delays in allergen labeling bill
After failing to act before the summer break, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions may take action on legislation mandating new requirements on labeling of food products with known allergens among their ingredients.
Sep 30, 2002
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