- On December 10, 2025, FDA reopened registration for the virtual public meetings on food allergen thresholds. The new dates for the virtual meetings are February 18-20, 2026.
- The meetings were originally scheduled for November 18-20, 2025, but were postponed due to the government shut-down.
- The virtual meetings will include presentations and panel discussions on scientific developments related to food allergens and their effects on FDA’s thresholds. Following the presentations and discussions will be two days of listening sessions that provide an opportunity for participants to provide feedback on several topics related to risk-based food allergen thresholds, labeling, and challenges related to their application.
- Any questions should be submitted at the time of registration which is currently open and will remain open until the start of the meeting. However, in order to attend the listening sessions, participants must register by February 3, 2026.
- Beginning February 18, 2026, a docket will open for comments related to the event topics.
- Keller and Heckman will continue to monitor any developments related to food allergen thresholds.