Quality
Managing allergen information in procurement
Connect composition, possible cross-contact, labels, customer communication, and ingredient changes.
Allergen information should come from current product documentation, not assumptions based on a name or appearance. Ingredient and supplier changes should trigger review.
Decisions to align
Use these prompts to begin the conversation. Adjust the depth of review to your organization’s risk, scale, and requirements.
- Allergens present as ingredients and any stated cross-contact risk.
- The information format needed for menus, displays, staff, and customers.
- How formula, raw-material, facility, or label changes are handled.
- Who answers questions and approves external communication.
Working evidence to retain
Concise records help the team understand earlier decisions, control changes, and review outcomes without relying on memory.
- Current ingredient list and allergen statement.
- Verification date and supplier information source.
- Communication materials used in each channel.
- Change record and affected products or locations.