Beyond the May Contain: Evolving Strategies for Allergen Labeling and Risk Management
2:30 PM - 3:30 PMMon
Salon H
Chemical Food Safety Track
Speakers
Ryan Gembala
Attorney/Director
Dooley Gembala McLaughlin Pecora Co.
Dr. Steven Gendel
Principal
Gendel Food Safety LLC
Tracie Sheehan
Technical Services
Mérieux NutriSciences
Precautionary allergen labeling (PAL) remains a complex and evolving challenge at the intersection of food safety, regulatory compliance, and consumer trust. This session explores emerging regulatory approaches to allergen labeling, including global trends, scientific risk assessments, and legal considerations that are reshaping how companies communicate allergen risks. Experts will examine the implications of overuse or misuse of PAL, recent enforcement activity, and growing calls for standardized, data-driven labeling practices. Attendees will gain insights into how forward-thinking manufacturers are balancing transparency with liability protection while enhancing allergen control programs through cross-functional collaboration. Whether you're navigating regulatory expectations, managing legal risk, or refining internal allergen protocols, this session will provide practical guidance to help you build a more trustworthy and compliant allergen labeling strategy.