Healt and Allergens

The first documentation on allergies can be dated to the first decade of the 19th century and relates to the proteins of milk and eggs ; thereafter other allergies to various foods were determined . The problem of allergic reactions has become very important nowadays, especially in the last ten years, due to the changes in quality and quantity in eating habits In fact

meals eaten out of home have increased, and the consumption of frozen foods, ready to eat or semi prepared , characterized by easy preparation, short cooking time , and a long preservation, are on the rise. As a result allergies and intolerances to foods have been detected with more frequency in countries with a higher life style due to the greater use of industrial produced foods.

In the last few years allergies have spread like epidemics and more and more people are suffering due to them. Most people can eat a large variety of foods without having any problems, but for a small percentage of individuals certain foods or ingredients can provoke negative reactions, ranging from a light skin rash to a severe allergic response.

For this reason our company so as to guarantee health and safety to consumers and abide to the indications of the Legislative Decree 2003/89/CE ( its implementation, Legislative Decree February 8 n° 114) and the successive Directive 2006/142/CE, besides declaring allergens on labels when present in products, has put into effect a procedure that identifies common food allergens, including additives, chemical adjuvants, and other substances that can be a health risk for consumers.

Therefore a list has been made of the raw materials that contain all the identified allergens used by the company and the mixes in which they are utilised. The list is checked and updated by the personnel in charge every time goods are purchased and registered.

The manufacturing of products containing allergens is carried out in a specific way to prevent contamination to others products that are allergen free . This is done by performing at each production change a scrupulous cleaning procedure of the production lines before using raw materials that do not enter into this category and are not considered allergens. Appropriate security measures are taken to prevent cross contamination , like the storage of allergen raw materials and finished products containing allergens in identified separate areas that are far from those that are allergen free.

Here below a table listing all the allergens used in our company and the products that contain them: