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The National Food Allergy Awareness Week, to raise awareness aboutfood allergies in Australia, was launched in Sydney yesterday (14May 2012) by NSW Minister for Primary Industries and SmallBusiness, Katrina Hodgkinson. Food Allergy Awareness Week is an initiative of AnaphylaxisAustralia. The week helps to promote and develop through education,research and ongoing support, the awareness of food allergy amongstAustralians. According to Australian Government statistics, Australia currentlyhas one of the highest allergy rates in the world. In Australia,one in ten children under the age of five years and an increasingnumber of adults have food allergies. In 2012 the campaign features as ambassadors comedian PeterHelliar, celebrity chef Alex Herbert and Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, GPand former president of the Australian Medical Association andAnthony Field from The Wiggles. Minister Hodgkinson said, "While there is a wealth ofinformation available to help families adjust to food allergies,the food service industry also needs guidance as several studiesfrom around the world have shown that most severe allergicreactions occur when eating away from home. "That s why this year s Food Allergy Awareness Week isfocussing on informing food service businesses. Food allergies canhave devastating, even fatal consequences if not correctlyunderstood and managed by those in the food service industry. The NSW Food Authority, in partnership with Anaphylaxis Australia,has developed the Be Prepared, Be Allergy Aware, It s Worth TheEffort booklet which is being distributed by local councils. Industry supportive As a major sponsor of Food Allergy Awareness week, the AustralianFood and Grocery Council has urged consumers with food allergies tobe extra diligent when reading food labels in supermarkets. AFGC s Acting Chief Executive Dr Geoffrey Annison said the AFGChas been working with a range of stakeholders including AnaphylaxisAustralia, the Allergen Bureau and Food Standards Australia NewZealand (FSANZ) to develop initiatives such as the AFGC Code ofPractice for Food Labelling and Promotion which includes the FoodIndustry Guide to Allergen Management and Labelling. It is important for food manufacturers to do their bit andthey certainly do through the labelling and careful control ofmanufacturing processes, Dr Annison said. But of course, it sthe responsibility of the consumer also to be careful about whatthey put in their mouth. The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as Bare Conductor (AAC/AAAC/ACSR/ACAR/OPGW) , Silicone Rubber Insulated Cable, and more. For more , please visit Control Cable (IEC/BS/CNS) today!
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