Lactose And Milk Proteins
Lactose and milk proteins are naturally occurring components of milk. Milk is one of FDA's nine major food allergens requiring labeling under FALCPA.
What it is
A combined dairy ingredient containing lactose (milk sugar) and milk proteins (casein, whey).
Used as a nutritional component in dairy products, infant formula, baked goods, and protein supplements.
Why it's flagged
- milk allergen - major food allergen requiring labeling
- lactose intolerance affects significant population
- casein allergy in infants
What regulators actually say
"FALCPA - Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 - identifies milk as one of the major food allergens requiring declaration on food labels."
"Milk and wheat allergy, and celiac disease - reviews IgE-mediated responses and prevalence."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food dairy components; milk is a major food allergen under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted whole food; milk labeling required under EU 1169/2011.
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