What is meant by Allergen labeling?
The term "allergen labeling" refers to the mandatory or voluntary declaration of allergens in food products or other goods to inform consumers with allergies or intolerances about potentially harmful ingredients. Allergen labeling is particularly important in the hospitality and retail sectors to ensure customer safety.
Typical software functions in the area of "allergen labeling":
- Automatic Allergen Identification: Detection and labeling of potential allergens based on ingredients or components.
- Allergen Database: Access to a comprehensive list of common allergens that may be present in products or recipes.
- Product Labeling: Automated generation of labels or product descriptions that clearly display relevant allergens.
- Recipe Management: Management of recipes with integrated allergen labeling to ensure that any changes in formulations correctly account for allergens.
- Reporting: Creation of reports on allergens in products for internal and external purposes, such as for auditing or regulatory bodies.
- Compliance Management: Ensuring that labeling meets legal requirements, with automatic updates when regulatory changes occur.
- Customer Information: Integration of consumer education features to inform customers about potential allergens via websites or mobile apps.
- Multilingual Support: Support for multilingual allergen labeling to meet international requirements.
Examples of "allergen labeling":
- Contains Gluten: A product contains gluten, which is problematic for people with celiac disease.
- May Contain Traces of Nuts: A warning that the product was produced in a facility that also processes nuts.
- Lactose-Free: A label indicating that the product contains no lactose, suitable for people with lactose intolerance.
- Contains Soy: The product contains soy, commonly listed as an allergen.
- Peanut-Free: The product is specifically made without peanuts.
- Contains Shellfish: An important notification for individuals with shellfish allergies.