NUTS-FREE CERTIFICATION

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FOOD CLAIM APPROVAL

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True food allergies are adverse reactions by the immune system to particular foods. The effects can be severe, even fatal. Virtually all known food allergens are proteins that can exist in large quantities and are often not denatured during food processing. Recently, nuts have become particularly appreciated in vegan, vegetarian, Flexitarian, gluten-free diets. In the case of nuts, the main health risk is allergies, since nuts are among the foods most associated with allergic reactions. The fruits most considered as nuts include Almond, Brazil nuts, Cashew nuts, Chestnuts, Hazelnuts, Macadamia nuts, Peanuts, Pecan nuts, Pine nuts, Pistachio, Walnuts. The symptoms of an allergic reaction to food can range from mild to severe; anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is sudden in onset and can cause death. There is no cure for food allergies, they are managed by avoiding the allergen and learning to recognize and treat reactions symptoms. Given the fatal nature of nuts allergies and the prevalence in young children, an urgent need for nuts-free products has arisen.

NUTS-FREE PRODUCT APPROVAL PROCESS

The Nuts-free certificate is based on sampling and testing in ILAC-ISO 17025 accredited laboratories. These technical food laboratories will perform tests on the samples according to ACS and product requirements and will submit a complete report of the tests to ACS. Our technical team will approve or disapprove the product by reviewing the results and testing comparisons. If the result does not comply with the requirements, a non-conformities report will provide to the applicant. If the test results are confirmed, a nuts-free certificate is issued to the manufacturing company /producer, and then the Nuts-free product logo is awarded to the holder.

BENEFITS OF  NUTS-FREE CERTIFICATION FROM ACS USA There are many types of nuts and you or your child may be sensitive to one or more of them. 30% (1 in 3) of nuts allergic people will react to more than one type of nuts. The food industry is in a position to protect the public from harm by working to understand allergens, monitor product ingredients, and prevent unwanted cross-contamination. Products that have been certified by ACS, will receive a nuts-free symbol on the products.

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