Handbook of Food Allergen Detection and Control 2nd Edition

Handbook of Food Allergen Detection and Control, 2nd Edition

Protect your customers and your brand with a single, practical reference that translates complex science into actionable food safety strategies. This updated edition delivers comprehensive guidance on contemporary food allergen detection and allergen control for manufacturers, quality teams, and laboratory professionals across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond.

Explore validated analytical techniques—ELISA, qPCR, and mass spectrometry—alongside robust sampling strategies, limits of detection, method validation and troubleshooting. Learn how to design and implement an effective allergen management plan tied to HACCP, sanitation, supplier control and cross-contact prevention. Clear, step-by-step protocols and real-world case studies make technical recommendations immediately applicable to production lines, testing labs and restaurant kitchens.

Regulatory and compliance sections map current requirements from major jurisdictions (US FDA, EU food information laws, Codex standards) to help you meet labeling, traceability and audit demands across global supply chains. Risk-based frameworks, allergen mapping, and corrective-action guidance reduce recall risk and improve consumer safety while protecting business reputation and margins.

Whether you manage a testing laboratory, oversee QA in food manufacturing, or run a food service operation, this handbook empowers you to implement science-backed controls and reliable testing programs. Practical, authoritative and globally relevant, it’s the essential resource for preventing allergen incidents and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Order your copy today to strengthen your allergen control strategy, enhance food safety performance and safeguard allergic consumers worldwide.

Note: eBooks do not include supplementary materials such as CDs, access codes, etc.