John Hallagan

1. John Hallagan • Representing • ASTA – spices • FEMA – flavors • IACM – colors • All support the Food Allergy Issues Alliance Guidelines

2. Spices • FDA spice list – 21 CFR 182.10, Part 184 • None are allergens • Labeling rules – 21 CFR 101.22(a)(2) & (h)(1) • Only spices can be labeled as “spice” • Other materials must be labeled • ASTA Allergy Workshop - 1998

3. Flavors • FDA flavor lists – 21 CFR 172 Subpart F, Part 182 • FEMA GRAS flavoring substances • None of the single, defined flavoring substances are allergens • Labeling rules – 21 CFR 101.22(a)(1), (3) & (h)(1) • Only flavors can be labeled as “flavor” • Other materials must be labeled – 21 CFR 101.22(g) • Flavors are complex mixtures • FEMA Policy - Components derived from allergens must be • labeled • FEMA Allergy Workshop - 1997

4. Colors • FDA color additives – 21 CFR Parts 73 & 74 • None are allergens • Carmine/cochineal – labeled voluntarily • Labeling rules • Certified colors – must be labeled 21 CFR 101.22(k)(1) • Exempt color additives – 21 CFR 101.22(k)(2) • “Color added” • “Artificial color” • “Colored with ____” • IACM Policy - Components derived from allergens must be labeled