prioritise the magnitude of and the Australasian Society of Clinical the problem, compared with Immunology and Allergy, and the other food allergen labelling Allergen Collaboration are also able to issues that need attention. make their views and any concerns known to FSANZ at any time. Whilst there was some discussion five or more years ago on the possible increase in individuals with lupin allergy because of potential cross reactivity in those with peanut allergy, anecdotally this does not seem to have become apparent. That said, now that FSANZ has spent years and resources investigating the lupin issue, it would seem ludicrous to not include lupin, which is easily hidden in baked goods, as a major allergen. Due to standard sampling Trade Australia Mandatory labelling requirements will and delivery procedures (GTA) apply when lupin is present in food as GTA members cannot an ingredient, ingredient of a compound guarantee grain sold for ingredient, food additive or processing domestic consumption is aid (or an ingredient or component of totally free of lupin seed or these). lupin seed material and it is uneconomic for all grain to However, where there is uncertainty be guaranteed as such. regarding the absence of lupin in food GTA requests no mandatory products or grain supplies, it will be up labelling unless lupin is to food processors and manufacturers used as an ingredient, food to manage the risk accordingly. additive or processing aid. FSANZ also understands from businesses the need to assure niche markets afforded by the use of lupin (such as gluten free) will drive suitably rigorous specifications for ingredient supplies. Has consideration been New Zealand FSANZ is unaware of any published given to honey derived from Ministry for Primary literature demonstrating the presence of lupin, and possible issues Industries (NZ MPI) the allergenic protein in pollen, or of allergenicity arising from reports of incidences of food allergy this. attributed to consumption of honey derived from lupins. To establish whether or not the honey bees have collected pollen from lupin flowers would require sophisticated analysis that cannot be performed on a routine basis. Furthermore FSANZ notes that to date
prioritise the magnitude of the problem, compared with other food allergen labelling issues that need attention. Whilst there was some discussion five or more years ago on the possible increase in individuals with lupin allergy because of potential cross reactivity in those with peanut allergy, anecdotally this does not seem to have become apparent. That said, now that FSANZ has spent years and resources investigating the lupin issue, it would seem ludicrous to not include lupin, which is easily hidden in baked goods, as a major allergen. and the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, and the Allergen Collaboration are also able to make their views and any concerns known to FSANZ at any time. Due to standard sampling and delivery procedures GTA members cannot guarantee grain sold for domestic consumption is totally free of lupin seed or lupin seed material and it is uneconomic for all grain to be guaranteed as such. GTA requests no mandatory labelling unless lupin is used as an ingredient, food additive or processing aid. Trade Australia (GTA) Mandatory labelling requirements will apply when lupin is present in food as an ingredient, ingredient of a compound ingredient, food additive or processing aid (or an ingredient or component of these). However, where there is uncertainty regarding the absence of lupin in food products or grain supplies, it will be up to food processors and manufacturers to manage the risk accordingly. FSANZ also understands from businesses the need to assure niche markets afforded by the use of lupin (such as gluten free) will drive suitably rigorous specifications for ingredient supplies. Has consideration been given to honey derived from lupin, and possible issues of allergenicity arising from this. New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (NZ MPI) FSANZ is unaware of any published literature demonstrating the presence of the allergenic protein in pollen, or reports of incidences of food allergy attributed to consumption of honey derived from lupins. To establish whether or not the honey bees have collected pollen from lupin flowers would require sophisticated analysis that cannot be performed on a routine basis. Furthermore FSANZ notes that to date
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