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1. What is a food allergy?
AFPRAL: French Association for Allergy Prevention.
Allergy: excessive and aberrant immunological reaction of the body in response to a second contact with an antigen called allergen. The true allergic reaction depends on the intervention of a particular class of antibodies: immunoglobulin E (IgE).
Allergen: antigen responsible for allergy and associated disorders.
Antibody: plasma protein synthesized by the body in response to "aggression" by a foreign substance: the antigen.
Antigen: a molecule (usually a protein) foreign to the organism, which triggers a defense reaction, in particular the production of antibodies specific to the antigen being combated.
Atopy: genetic predisposition stimulating the production of...
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What is a food allergy?
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Regulations
Directive 2003/89 EC amending Directive 2000/13 EC as regards indication of the ingredients present in foodstuffs (10/11/2003).
Directive 2006/142 EC amending Annex IIIa of Directive 2000/13 EC containing the list of ingredients which must be mentioned in all circumstances on the label of foodstuffs (22/12/2006).
Regulation 178/2002 EC laying down the general principles and...
Changes in the frequency of observation of the main food allergens in children and adults (table A) :
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AFSSA
French Food Safety Agency
PNNS
National nutrition and health program
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