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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Kaisi Melbourne Pty Ltd - Wu Xian Zhai Soybean Snacks - Five Spice Flavour, Sauce Flavour and Spicy Flavour 108g Published 30 June 2026

The recall is due to the presence of an undeclared allergen (Egg) | VIC

Three gold pouches
UPDATED 17.06.26 | ASO United Pty Ltd - Cooked Scampi Shrimp Head-On Shell-On - 1kg Published 13 June 2026

This recall is due to a food safety hazard following the detection of a prohibited substance (Nitrofurazone) | VIC

A box with window labelled Cooked Scampi Shrimp Head-On Shell-On 1kg
Mama Nayture Pty Ltd - Drink Purple 60ml and 350ml Published 11 June 2026

The recall is due to unintended fermentation | NSW, QLD and Online Nationally

A glass bottle labelled Drink Purple 60ml and 350ml

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.