WEBINAR: Beyond the Top 9: Navigating Labels, Hidden Allergens and the Recent FDA Guidance
Reviewing 2025 changes to the FDA labeling guidance for what is considered “top 9,” the breadth of food allergens known to elicit an IgE response beyond the top 9, and U.S. ingredient rules and labeling challenges.
Monday, June 2, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
The food allergy community is well-versed in navigating labels for the top 9 food allergens—but what about beyond the top 9?
Join us at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, June 2, for an illuminating overview of food allergen labeling. Topics will include reviewing the most recent changes in 2025 to the FDA labeling guidance for what is considered “top 9,” the breadth of food allergens known to elicit IgE response beyond the top 9, the potential ramifications of new plant-based food colors, and U.S. ingredient rules and labeling challenges. The webinar will then move to a question-and-answer dialogue to discuss non-top 9 food allergens, how to find them in food labeling, and how to advocate for answers from manufacturers when one’s food allergen may not be listed clearly.
This live webinar “Beyond the Top 9” awards 1 CPEU in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
About the Speakers
Carina Venter, PhD, RD
Carina Venter is a Professor of Pediatrics, Section of Allergy/Immunology at the Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, where she is conducting research in allergy prevention and working with children with food allergies. Dr. Venter is currently the chair of the EAACI work group on immunomodulation and nutrition.
Robert Earl, MPH, RDN, FAND
Robert Earl is Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, providing regulatory leadership to FARE on food allergen labeling and thresholds, working with regulatory and government agencies and the food industry, domestically and internationally. He brings over three decades of food allergen, food labeling, and food and nutrition program regulatory expertise.
Most recently, Bob was Director of Regulatory Policy Intelligence at Kerry Taste & Nutrition, a world leader in taste and nutrition for the food and beverage industry. Bob also worked in various regulatory leadership positions at The Coca-Cola Company, including Global Nutrition & Health Policy Director and Global Director of Policy Development, in Corporate Scientific & Regulatory Affairs. He also served as Vice President of Science Policy, Nutrition and Health, at the Grocery Manufacturers Association.
Early in his career, Bob established the food allergy and sensitivities committee at the International Food Information Council (IFIC), worked closely with one of FARE’s legacy organizations, FAAN (Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network), and also served on the FARRP Board of Directors (Food Allergy Research & Resource Program, University of Nebraska at Lincoln).
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Bob served on the Board of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and as Speaker of its House of Delegates. He is past chair of its Food & Culinary Professionals Dietetic Practice Group, a recipient of the Academy’s prestigious Medallion Award, and an Academy Fellow.