The fifth Chief Scientific Adviser’s report was launched on Friday 4th November at a Food Allergy and Intolerance Research Programme workshop in London.
'The science behind food allergy and intolerance is complex and evolving. Such wide-ranging evidence has led the FSA to commission and publish comprehensive systematic reviews within the area', said Professor Guy Poppy, the FSA’s Chief Scientific Adviser.
'On average, two children in every classroom will have a food allergy, and two thirds of food-related hospital admissions are due to food allergy-related conditions. This report serves to deliver and explain the latest science in the field, as well as debunk some of the myths that exist.'