Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Elijah’s Law on September 25, 2024, requiring three state agencies to create an anaphylaxis policy… Read more »
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Allergen Labeling on Alcohol: Making Progress to Required Rules
Allergen information on bottles of beer, wine and spirits would become mandatory under proposed rules. A coalition of national groups… Read more »
Food Allergy, Celiac and Asthma Awareness Month Tool Kit 2024
May is Awareness Month for food allergies, celiac disease, asthma and EoE. It’s a great time to educate others about… Read more »
Price Caps on Asthma Inhalers a Big Win, But Barriers Remain
Asthma advocacy groups are applauding the move by major pharmaceutical companies to cap the price of their respiratory inhalers. The… Read more »
With Popular Asthma Inhaler Off Shelves, Access Concerns Rise
Concerns are rising over access to appropriate asthma medications after the discontinuation of Flovent brand corticosteroid inhalers. An authorized generic… Read more »
Food Allergy, Celiac and Asthma Awareness Month Tool Kit 2023
May is Awareness Month for food allergies, celiac disease, asthma and EoE. It’s a great time to educate others about… Read more »
Southwest Restores Nut Allergy Pre-Board, Advocates Seek More
Southwest Airlines will once again allow travelers with peanut and nut allergies to pre-board to wipe seating areas for allergens.… Read more »
Allergy Groups Launch Pre-Boarding Action Against Southwest Air
Four allergy advocacy organizations have jointly filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) over Southwest Airlines’ change… Read more »
Elijah’s Law for Daycare Gains in More States. Will California be Next?
[Updated May 27, 2022] After the loss of their son to anaphylaxis, triggered by food at his child-care center in… Read more »
President Signs FASTER Act, Making Sesame Labeling the Law
Food allergy advocates were celebrating after President Joe Biden on April 23 signed the FASTER Act into law. The act… Read more »