A survey of food allergen labeling and undeclared allergen residues in pre-packaged food products imported from Thailand

Food Control ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 107881
Author(s):  
Chatchaporn Uraipong ◽  
Phuttachat Kaewdang ◽  
Nicki Shwe Yee ◽  
Masahiro Shoji ◽  
Nanju Alice Lee
Keyword(s):  
Food Allergen ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Packaged Food ◽  
Allergen Labeling

scholarly journals Characteristics of Allergen Labelling and Precautionary Allergen Labelling in Packaged Food Products Available in Latin America

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2698
Author(s):  
Noé Ontiveros ◽  
Jesús Aristeo-López Gallardo ◽  
Jesús Gilberto Arámburo-Gálvez ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Beltrán-Cárdenas ◽  
Oscar Gerardo Figueroa-Salcido ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin America ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Food Allergen ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Accidental Exposure ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Packaged Food ◽  
Allergen Labeling ◽  
Latin American Countries ◽  
Allergen Labelling

The characteristics of food allergen labelling are relevant for avoiding accidental exposure to the allergens of interest but no Latin American country has evaluated these characteristics. Our aim was to evaluate the characteristics of food allergen labelling and precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) in six Latin American countries. All data were collected directly from the supermarkets surveyed. A total of 10,254 packaged food products were analyzed, of which 63.3% (n = 6494) and 33.2% (n = 3405) featured allergen labelling and/or PAL, respectively. Most products complied with local regulations (≥87.4% for both locally produced and imported). Thirty-three types of PAL statements were detected; the most frequent was “may contain traces of…” (35.1%). Countries without regulations on the characteristics of allergen labelling had two-fold more products that contained allergens in their ingredients lists but no food allergen labelling. The use of PAL in countries that regulate it (38.2%) was as high as that in countries without PAL regulations (19.2%–44.7%). The findings suggest that the lack of regulations for the characteristics of allergen labeling increases the risk of accidental exposure to allergens of interest. Our findings also suggest that beyond regulations, a scientific approach is required for minimizing and standardizing the use of PAL.

Investigation of undeclared food allergens in commercial Thai food products update after enforcing food allergen labeling regulation

Food Control ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 120 ◽  
pp. 107554
Author(s):  
Vipa Surojanametakul ◽  
Sirinrat Srikulnath ◽  
Pailin Chamnansin ◽  
Haruki Shibata ◽  
Masahiro Shoji
Keyword(s):  
Food Allergen ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Food Allergens ◽  
Allergen Labeling

A comprehensive survey of allergen labeling on pre-packaged food products imported from Mainland China

Food Control ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 107749
Author(s):  
Nicki Shwe Yee ◽  
Qianqian Shao ◽  
Chatchporn Uraipong ◽  
Masahiro Shoji ◽  
Nanju Alice Lee
Keyword(s):  
Mainland China ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Comprehensive Survey ◽  
Packaged Food ◽  
Allergen Labeling

scholarly journals Study of Consumer Awareness on Food Labelling and Use of Pack Information for Purchase of Pre-Packaged Food Products

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samit Dutta ◽  
Deval Patel
Keyword(s):  
Informed Choice ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Food Labelling ◽  
Food Label ◽  
Labelling Information ◽  
Packaged Foods ◽  
Prepackaged Foods ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Packaged Food ◽  
Study Participants

Purpose – Liberalization of trade, globalization and development in food science and technology has resulted in an increase in trade and consumption of pre-packaged foods. Reading food labelling information is important to assist in making informed choices of food. This study determined level of awareness on pre-packaged food labelling information among consumers in Anand city of Gujarat, India, their perception on the importance of such information and various factors influencing in reading and using food labels. Design/methodology/approach – A semi structured questionnaire was used to collect information from consumers who were found purchasing prepackaged foods in selected modern format retail stores. The obtained data were computed to determine relationships and associations between various factors and the use of food labelling information among consumers in the area of study. Findings – Study revealed that 86.7 per cent of the study participants reported to read labeling information prior purchase of pre-packaged foods. However, only a third of respondents were very much informed about food labelling and computed awareness scores. It was observed that level of education and gender difference had statistically significant association with awareness scores and perception of importance of food labelling. 83.3 per cent of respondents mentioned price of food as the factor for motivating them to read food label before purchase of the food item. Practical implications – Deliberate efforts may be needed to improve food labelling, provide education to consumers to raise their awareness on importance of reading and use of food labelling information to make an informed choice of the food. Originality/value – Determines level of awareness about labelling information among consumers of pre-packaged food products.

scholarly journals Declaration of nutrition information on and nutritional quality of Thai ready-to-eat packaged food products

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 1409-1417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suladda Pongutta ◽  
Pitipa Chongwatpol ◽  
Parwin Tantayapirak ◽  
Stefanie Vandevijvere
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Quality ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Health Claims ◽  
Nutrition Information ◽  
Nutrient Profile ◽  
Profile Model ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Packaged Foods ◽  
Packaged Food

AbstractObjectiveThe present study assessed the nutrition information displayed on ready-to-eat packaged foods and the nutritional quality of those food products in Thailand.DesignIn March 2015, the nutrition information panels and nutrition and health claims on ready-to-eat packaged foods were collected from the biggest store of each of the twelve major retailers, using protocols developed by the International Network for Food and Obesity/Non-communicable Diseases Research, Monitoring and Action Support (INFORMAS). The Thai Nutrient Profile Model was used to classify food products according to their nutritional quality as ‘healthier’ or ‘less healthy’.ResultsIn total, information from 7205 food products was collected across five broad food categories. Out of those products, 5707 (79·2 %), 2536 (35·2 %) and 1487 (20·6 %) carried a nutrition facts panel, a Guideline Daily Amount (GDA) label and health-related claims, respectively. Only 4691 (65·1 %) and 2484 (34·5 %) of the products that displayed the nutrition facts or a GDA label, respectively, followed the guidelines of the Thai Food and Drug Administration. In total, 4689 products (65·1 %) could be classified according to the Thai Nutrient Profile Model, of which 432 products (9·2 %) were classified as healthier. Moreover, among the 1487 products carrying health-related claims, 1219 (82·0 %) were classified as less healthy. Allowing less healthy food products to carry claims could mislead consumers and result in overconsumption of ready-to-eat food products.ConclusionsThe findings suggest effective policies should be implemented to increase the relative availability of healthier ready-to-eat packaged foods, as well as to improve the provision of nutrition information on labels in Thailand.

scholarly journals A comparison of the Health Star Rating and nutrient profiles of branded and generic food products in Sydney supermarkets, Australia

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 2132-2139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Hun Kim ◽  
Wing Gi Amanda Liu ◽  
Anna Rangan ◽  
Luke Gemming
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Food Products ◽  
Nutritional Content ◽  
Star Rating ◽  
Nutritional Profile ◽  
Packaged Foods ◽  
Generic Products ◽  
Nutrient Profiles ◽  
Packaged Food

AbstractObjectiveTo compare the Health Star Rating (HSR) and the nutritional profile of branded and generic packaged foods in Australia.DesignIn-store audits of packaged food products capturing data on HSR and nutritional content to analyse differences between branded and generic foods across ten food categories.SettingThe audit was conducted in four major supermarket chains across various locations within metropolitan Sydney regions, Australia.ResultsA total of 6269 products were analysed with 57 % of generic products and 28 % of branded products displaying an HSR. The median HSR of branded products was significantly greater than for generic products overall (4·0 v. 3·5, P<0·005) and in six out of ten food categories (P<0·005). However, when branded products could be matched to their generic counterparts for paired comparisons (n 146), no statistical difference was observed in all ten food categories. Branded products that chose to display an HSR had significantly lower saturated fat and Na, but higher fibre contents than branded products not displaying an HSR.ConclusionsOur data show no difference in the HSR or nutrient profiles of similar branded and generic products that display HSR. Branded products appear to exploit the voluntary nature of the HSR scheme, preferentially displaying an HSR on healthier products compared with their generic counterparts.

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