FDF Guidance on Allergen Recall Prevention

Supported by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), our guidance aims to help prevent, manage, and investigate food allergen-related incidents or ‘near-misses’. It serves as a starting point for companies unfamiliar with investigating allergen incidents.

Effective allergen management, whether dealing with ingredients or the risk of cross-contamination, is crucial and requires thorough risk assessments. The guidance outlines steps to be integrated into food safety management procedures to reduce the risk of allergen-related recalls.

The guidance has been developed in collaboration with experts from across the FDF membership and aims to promote better understanding across the wider food industry.