FACTa
Food Allergens Control Training Analysis (FACTa) Pty Ltd has been formed to provide expert advice and consultative services on food borne allergens for the food manufacturing, food service and associated supply industries.
FACT: Since changes to the Food Code in 2002 (FSANZ, Standard 1.2.3), the majority of product complaints and national recalls have been due to food borne allergens and their associated labelling requirements.
FACT: Since 2000 there has been a significant, documented increase in the incidence of food borne allergies, particularly peanut allergy in children.
FACT: Studies now suggest that up to 1 in 100 people have Coeliac disease, a permanent intolerance to dietary gluten. This has led to an increasing market for “gluten-free” (and other “free-from”) foods, forcing companies to effectively manage and control allergens in their facilities.
FACT: The following major food commodities comprise the BIG 8 allergens (as defined by the FSANZ Food Code):
FACTa, or more formally Food Allergens Control Training Analysis (FACTa) Pty Ltd, is a new Queensland owned company formed to service the food manufacturing and food service industries. FACTa has been created to provide specialist training in food allergen awareness, specialist analysis services for food borne allergens, and consultation in strategies for allergen control within factory and food service environments.
Our experience in this area over the past five years under the umbrella of EML Consulting Services Qld has established us as the key player within this niche market, and we are passionate about the opportunity to expand and develop our services to industry.