Food allergen portal

Food allergies can be life threatening. For people who have a food allergy the only way to manage the allergy is to avoid the food allergen. For this reason there are laws in place, for example mandatory labelling to help people who have a food allergy avoid food allergens.

Guidance and resources

Manufacturers, retailers and importers

The food industry is required to comply with the allergen declaration requirements in the Food Standards Code.

Food service industry

​​When consumers disclose their food allergy, the food service industry has a responsibility to help the customer with food menu choices.

Childcare centres and schools

Like any food service provider, earl​y childhood education centres and schools have a responsibility to help parents and children.

Health professionals

Health professionals have an important role in helping people manage their food allergies.

Government organisations

Government agencies play an important role in assisting in the management of food allergy.

Consumers

Food allergies can be life threatening. The only way to manage a food allergy is by avoiding the food allergen.

Australian food recall alerts

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Alog Australian Wholesalers Pty Ltd - Red Hat Cookia Matcha Chocolate Flavor - 80g Published 11 September 2026

The recall is due to the presence of undeclared allergens (egg, milk and soy) | VIC

A plastic package labelled Red Hat Cookia Matcha Chocolate Flavor 80g.
JC Seafood Sweet Chilli & Lime Salmon Portions - 275g Published 10 September 2026

The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (soy) | WA

Plastic Tray with Salmon
Greenstorm Foods t/a Austral Herbs - Certified Organic Premium Peppermint Leaf (Mentha piperita) - 250g, 1Kg, 5Kg, 10Kg Published 9 September 2026

The recall is due to the presence of foreign matter (metal) | NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA and WA

A label for the packet of Peppermint

About the Food Allergen Portal

Many sectors in the community also have a role in assisting in managing food allergies including the food industry, health professionals, and schools.

This food allergen portal was created by the Allergen Collaboration to provide different sectors in the community with links to best practice food allergen resources and key messages to promote in the different sectors.

If you have a resource you would like added to the portal please contact allergenportal@foodstandards.gov.au.

Note: This Portal relates to food allergy. Specific information about gluten and sulphites is not included because these substances do not cause allergic reactions. Information about gluten intolerance or Coeliac Disease is available from Coeliac Australia or Coeliac New Zealand websites, and about sulphites from the ASCIA website.