United Kingdom
Government Agencies: The Food Standards Agency works across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to protect public health and consumers’ wider interests in food. They provide free online training and an allergy alert service that anyone may subscribe to. A similar role is performed by Food Standards Scotland.
Charities & Independent Organisations:
– Allergy UK – Providing support, advice and information for those living with allergic disease.
– Anaphylaxis Campaign – Supporting people at risk of severe allergies and providing free training via their AllergyWise website.
– Coeliac UK – The UK’s national charity for people who need to live without gluten, providing independent, trustworthy advice and support.
– Natasha Allergy Research Foundation – National charity that supports and campaigns for people at risk of serious allergic reactions, funds medical research and raises allergy awareness.
– Owen’s Law – Campaigning to change the law surrounding allergen labelling in UK restaurants.
Research: British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI)
Aims to improve the management of allergies and related diseases of the immune system in the United Kingdom, through education, training and research.
Ireland
Government Agencies: The Food Safety Authority of Ireland is a statutory, independent and science-based body, dedicated to protecting public health and consumer interests in the area of food safety and hygiene. They provide food allergen alerts and offer business advice on allergens and food labelling.
Charities & Independent Organisations: IFAN – The Irish Food Allergy Network highlights the diagnosis and management of suspected food allergy.
Australia & New Zealand
Government Agencies: Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) develops food standards using the best available scientific evidence, monitors food safety, helps consumers make informed choices and coordinates food incidents and recalls.
Charities & Independent Organisations: Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia – National charity dedicated to helping individuals and carers alike in managing allergic disease.
United States of America
Government Agencies: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates food safety including allergens and labelling.
Charities & Independent Organisations:
Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) – National organisation that enhances the lives of individuals with food allergy by empowering them to lead safer, productive lives with the respect of others through education and advocacy initiatives and improved awareness around healthcare options and treatment.
Kids with Food Allergies – A division of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of food allergies through support, advocacy, education and research.