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Under FASTER Act, Color Coding By Allergen Can Help With Sesame Handling
Published on April 04, 2023
Under FASTER Act, Color Coding By Allergen Can Help With Sesame Handling
Written by Adam Serfas
Under FASTER Act, Color Coding By Allergen Can Help With Sesame Handling
On January 1st, the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act, went into effect, designating sesame as the 9th major food allergen recognized by the US. With this law, the FDA now requires special labeling on packaged foods containing sesame, and food processors and manufacturers who work with sesame now need to review their handling of the ingredient.
Color coding plans, specifically color-coding by allergen plans, can be a huge help here. In his latest piece for Food Quality & Safety Magazine, RSQP President and Owner Adam Serfas breaks down everything to know about this plan type and all the ways in which it can help to ensure proper ingredient handling and keep food inspectors happy.
Read the digital article in full here and the print issue here.
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