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Allergen Testing
Eclipse provides a service for testing
of most of the species mentioned in EU legislation
- this requires warnings to be placed on food products
that contain certain materials known to cause allergenic
reactions in consumers. In the UK this legislation
takes effect on 25 November 2005, as an amendment to
the Food Labelling Regulations 1996.
[This amendment also lists materials
which, although originating from allergenic materials,
are not considered to have allergenic properties and
are therefore exempt from the above labelling requirement].
Tests for the following allergenic species, using mostly
ELISA or DNA techniques, are available: |
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Gluten (cereal protein) |
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Casein (milk protein) |
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Beta lactoglobulin (milk
protein) |
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Lactose (milk sugar) |
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Sulfur dioxide (preservative) |
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Almonds |
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Brazil nuts |
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Cashew nuts |
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Hazelnuts |
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Macadamia nuts |
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Peanuts (groundnuts) |
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Pecan nuts |
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Pistachio nuts |
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Walnuts |
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Sesame seeds |
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Soya beans |
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Egg (whole) |
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Egg (white) |
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Celery |
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Celeriac |
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Mustard (black) |
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Kiwi fruit |
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[This amendment also lists materials which,
although originating from allergenic materials, are not considered
to have allergenic properties and are therefore exempt from
the above labelling requirement - click here for details
Food
Labelling Regulations Guidance Notes - Food Standards
Agency
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM TO THE
FOOD LABELLING (AMENDMENT) (ENGLAND) (NO.2) REGULATIONS 2005
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can be offered in a variety of formats including
e-mail, first class post, fax and direct data transfer. |
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Eclipse Food testing Laboratory
offers a comprehensive range of UKAS
accredited microbiological and chemical analyses, including:-
Nutritional information labelling, vitamins and minerals,
preservatives and other additives, contaminants & metals,
toxins, pesticide and veterinary residues, pathogen testing,
shelf-life studies, HACCP and food hygiene consultancies.
Wide experience of serving the dairy industry. Monitoring
of mineral and bottled waters, soft and alcoholic drinks. |
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Pharmaceutical
Testing - Ashford Water Testing - Pesticide
Residue - laboratory supplies
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We use the latest in FOSS automated
instrumentation.
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Recent News
Study links asthma to pesticide use
The pesticides that were found to have increased the prevalence of non-ALLERGic asthma included DDT, which is now prohibited in the US, as well as phorate, which is rarely used, and two commonly applied materials: malathion and petroleum oil herbicide. Only malathion has approval for use in the UK and this has recently been revoked.
Source: frmrsgrdn, Date and Time of entry: 25 September 2007 12:19
Researchers develop new nut ALLERGen test
A research laboratory has developed new tests that enable food processors identify pine nuts and chestnuts in food, which could help protect consumers with ALLERGies.
Source: newsfood, Date and Time of entry: 30 March 2007 12:13
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