Japan Expands Scope of Substances Subject to Voluntary Allergen Labeling to Include Almonds

On Sep. 19^th, 2019, Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency announced the revision of the “Food Labeling Standard”. Under new requirements the presence of almonds in food will be subject to voluntary labeling. The addition of almond to the list of ingredients subject to voluntary allergen labeling brings the total number to 21. The list includes: