Despite significant investment, allergen recalls are still rising. So what’s going wrong? Testing plays a critical role in allergen management, but not all strategies are as effective as they seem. Misunderstandings around rapid tests, validation, and verification can create gaps that put both consumers and brands at risk.

Inspired by our recent industry forum on allergen management, this webinar will help you to:

  • Build robust allergen testing protocols.
  • Explore the role and limitations of rapid allergen tests.
  • Avoid common mistakes that undermine your controls.
  • Identify when alternative approaches, such as the A3 system and protein testing, may be more effective.

View the Webinar Slides

White Paper: Getting Allergen Testing Right - The Foundation

  • Key principles for a robust allergen testing programme.
  • Best practice guide for cleaning validation.
  • Expert advice on choosing the right laboratory.

Barbara Hirst: Q&A

Keynote Speaker Barbara Hirst sat down with Klipspringer’s Engagement Manager Guy Bush to address the unanswered questions shared during the webinar’s Q&A.

Read an overview of Barbara's Q&A answers

Webinar Speakers

Alex Carlyon

Key Account Director,
Klipspringer

Radek Tameczka

Allergen Testing Specialist,
Klipspringer

Barbara Hirst

Senior Consultant, Food Safety
and Quality, RSSL

Masayoshi (Masa) Tomiki

Senior Manager, Morinaga BioScience, Inc

Keynote Speaker

Barbara Hirst

Barbara is a Senior Consultant in the Food Safety and Quality team at RSSL, specialising in allergen management. She works closely with food manufacturers to identify allergen control challenges and implement practical, effective solutions. In this webinar, Barbara covered the following areas:

  • Key considerations for allergen sampling.
  • Important factors to consider when using ELISA testing.
  • How to work effectively with a laboratory.
  • How to ensure reliable laboratory results.
  • How to use rapid on-site testing to maximise efficiency.

Key Webinar Areas

1. How to get the best out of allergen testing.

2. Rapid Allergen Testing: What Works and When?

3. Choosing the Right Rapid Allergen Test For Your Site

4. What is the Right Tool for You? Alternatives to Rapid Tests?

5. Q&A Session With Our Panel of Experts

Allergen Testing Kits

A new standard in allergen detection, delivering high levels of accuracy and reliability.

  • EASY Test Kits: suitable for rapid surface testing and rinse water verification.
  • PRO Test Kits: suitable for for testing allergens within food samples, even highly-processed products.
  • ELISA Test Kits: suitable for highly sensitive detection of allergens in raw materials and processed foods.
Explore the complete range of Allergen Testing Kits

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