Protection of Consumers Against Allergic Food

Abstract

The objective of study was to investigate protection of consumers against allergic food. That there is protection of consumers from food allergens. Both food in a package and food that is not in a package, how measures have been found, the study revealed that in the Thai law there is a notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 384) B.E. (No. 2) required to show the message that "Information for food allergy: Have ..." when it is used as an ingredient or "Information for food allergy: May have ..." In the case of contamination in the production process, as the case may be, with the exception of the type or type of allergens or substances that cause hypersensitivity. And a notification of the Ministry of Public Health (No. 384) 2017, Subject: Labeling of Gluten-Free Foods. Characteristics of food to have  protein in some grains that will be claimed "gluten free" and has penalties under Section 51 of the Food Act 2522 and its amendments stipulate that "Whoever, violates the notification issued under Section 6 (10) Shall be liable to a fine of not more than thirty thousand baht. The two notices of the Ministry of Public Health are not covered to unpackaged foods and not comprehensive on how to display the food allergen alert in the form of symbols. Including the amendment to the food allergen have to alert. As well as the inequality of the penalty to punish those who violate. And clarity about the food recall that violates the law on consumer protection with food allergens. By comparing the laws of  Thailand and foreign laws such as The United States, European Union countries, Australia and New Zealand. The findings are the protection of consumers against allergic food in Thai law. It's not comprehensive enough to effectively protect consumers from allergens. Suggest that should be improve and revision in the relevant sections