Symposium on Managing Food Allergens in the Food Chain

Parallel Session at the 13th ASEAN Food Conference on Managing Food Allergens in the Food Chain
Singapore, Singapore
11/09/2013

OVERVIEW

This half-day parallel symposium session at the 13th ASEAN Food Conference shared updates on the prevalence of food allergies among Southeast Asian populations, as well as highlighted relevant issues related to the management and detection of food allergens along the food chain.

ORGANIZER

Singapore Institute of Food Science & Technology (SIFST)

IN CONJUNCTION WITH

ASEAN-Committee on Science & Technology (ASEAN-COST) and Federation of the Institute of Food Science and Technology in ASEAN (FIFSTA)

CO-SPONSOR

ILSI SEA Region

PROGRAM

The program is available here.

SUMMARY REPORT

The summary report is available here.

PRESENTATIONS

Prevalence of Food Allergies in Southeast Asia
Dr. Lee Bee Wah, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Undeclared Food Allergens - An Emerging Concern in Southeast Asia?
Mrs. Vipa Surojanametakul, Institute of Food Research and Product Development, Kasetsart University, Thailand
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Voluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labelling (VITAL) - An Initiative of the Allergen Bureau
Ms. Kirsten Grinter, Allergen Bureau, Australia
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The Challenges of Allergen Analysis in a Global Market
Mrs. Robin Sherlock, DTS FACTA, Australia
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