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VITAL Approach (Voluntary Incidental Trace
Allergen Labeling)
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The Allergen Bureau’s VITAL
Program is a standardized allergen risk
assessment process for food industry.
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VITAL produces
a ‘
labeling
outcome’
of cross contact allergens in
PAL.
o
PAL are used only when warranted
o
PAL are standardized, so providing clear and simple information to
consumers
o
Process needs to be traceable and transparent
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Greater transparency creates more trust between manufacturers and
consumers
•
Reference doses are evidence-based and recognized by EAACI
•
PAL needs to convey accurate information; over-stringent measures
reduce food choice, increase anxiety, and affect quality of life.
•
Although highly sensitive people may react to the action level, they are
more likely to avoid the problematic foods.
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Global Food Trade Network
Source: Swiss Re Food Safety in a Globalized World