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Allergen Content

Overview

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The Allergen Content page allows you to configure and manage allergen information for your food products. This is essential for FSA compliance and ensuring customer safety.

Accessing Allergen Content

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  1. Navigate to Settings in the main menu
  2. Click on Allergen Content

Understanding Allergen Forms

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The Allergen Content form is a dynamic table that allows you to:

  • List all food items/products
  • Indicate which allergens are present in each item
  • Maintain up-to-date allergen information
  • Export allergen data for compliance purposes

Configuring the Allergen Form

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Form Structure

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The allergen form consists of:

  • Rows: Each row represents a food item/product
  • Columns: Each column represents an allergen or attribute
  • Cells: Each cell indicates whether an allergen is present

Common Allergens

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The form typically includes these allergens:

  • Celery
  • Cereals containing gluten
  • Crustaceans
  • Eggs
  • Fish
  • Lupin
  • Milk
  • Molluscs
  • Mustard
  • Nuts
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Soybeans
  • Sulphur dioxide/sulphites

Adding Food Items

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  1. Click Add Row or the Plus icon
  2. Enter the food item name in the first column
  3. Mark allergens present in that item
  4. Click Save to save changes

Editing Allergen Information

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Editing Mode

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  1. Click Edit to enter edit mode
  2. Make changes to allergen information
  3. Click Save to apply changes

Updating Items

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  • Click on any cell to update allergen information
  • Add or remove allergen markers as needed
  • Changes are saved when you click Save

Deleting Items

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  1. Enter edit mode
  2. Click the Delete icon on the row you want to remove
  3. Confirm the deletion
  4. Click Save to apply changes

⚠️ Warning: Deleting items cannot be undone. Ensure you have backups if needed.

Viewing Mode

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When not in edit mode:

  • You can view all allergen information
  • Information is read-only
  • Click Edit to make changes

Permissions

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  • Read Permission: Required to view allergen content
  • Write Permission: Required to edit allergen information

If you don’t have the required permissions, contact your account administrator.

Best Practices

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  • Keep allergen information accurate and up to date
  • Review allergen information regularly
  • Update information when recipes or ingredients change
  • Ensure all food items are listed
  • Mark all relevant allergens for each item

Compliance Requirements

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FSA Requirements

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  • Allergen information must be accurate and accessible
  • Information should be available to customers
  • Regular updates are required when ingredients change
  • Records should be maintained for audit purposes

Documentation

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  • Export allergen information for compliance records
  • Keep historical records of changes
  • Document any allergen-related incidents

Exporting Data

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Allergen information can be exported:

  • For compliance reporting
  • For customer information displays
  • For audit purposes
  • For integration with other systems
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Need Help?

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  • Support: Contact our support team for assistance with allergen management
  • Compliance: Consult FSA guidelines for allergen information requirements