date:Jul 17, 2012
Allergen advisory labelling, such as labelling that states may contain nuts, is voluntary. Many manufacturers label their products to alert consumers with allergies that a food may not be suitable for them, as it may unintentionally contain small amounts of an allergen as a result of cross-contamination during production. The survey could help determine if this type of labelling is being used appropriately.
The survey will also look at the different types of advisory labelling used on processed