Which practice is correct for allergen labeling?

• A. List the allergen clearly on the label
• B. Hide allergen information
• C. Use decorative symbols
• D. Provide allergen information only on request

Answer: (A)

Clear, explicit allergen labeling on the product label is essential so everyone can quickly see what could trigger a reaction. When allergens are listed plainly in the ingredients or in a dedicated allergen statement, the information is accessible to all consumers, reducing the risk of accidental exposure. Using standard, unambiguous terms (like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, gluten, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame, etc.) helps avoid confusion and ensures people with allergies can make safe choices.

Why the other approaches don’t fit: hiding allergen information means a consumer might unknowingly ingest something dangerous, which is unsafe and often against regulations. relying on decorative symbols can mislead or be misunderstood, since symbols aren’t consistently understood by everyone or may not be present on all products. providing allergen information only on request places the burden on the consumer to ask and on staff to remember to share it, which can lead to missed disclosures and potential harm.

In short, labeling should clearly and consistently reveal all allergens to protect consumer safety.