High temperatures don’t just put a strain on your circulatory system. When combined with pollen and elevated ozone levels, they can also cause more severe reactions in your airways, skin, and mucous membranes—especially if you have allergies, asthma, or atopic dermatitis. Here’s what can help on hot days: Keep an eye on pollen counts and …

A small item you’ve forgotten can quickly become a problem while traveling. Planning your medications, accommodations, and meals in advance makes for a safer—and much more relaxed—trip.   Be sure to bring: A sufficient supply of emergency medication Medications within easy reach in your carry-on luggage Allergy passport and important emergency information Safe food supplies …

ECARF has published an interactive PDF checklist for food businesses that can be used to systematically review the requirements for allergen-free and low-allergen products. The checklist helps companies assess their allergen management across key areas such as raw materials, recipes, production processes, labelling, cleaning and employee training. It is particularly practical that the PDF can …