The American peanut industry actively supports scientific research on effective measures which may reduce or even eliminate peanut allergy in the future. The links to the right will provide answers to frequently asked questions about peanut allergy and write-ups on major research initiatives on peanut allergens, with signposts to sources of further information. This is a rapidly changing field and visiting the websites of the projects mentioned below is the recommended way to find the latest information.
Disclaimer: Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a health care professional. The information in this section is believed to be correct at the time of publication. The American Peanut Council recommends anyone wishing to find out more about food allergies to make contact with one of the specialist organizations.
Links to Allergy Organizations:
Deutscher Allergie - und Asthmabund e.V. (DAAB)
Germany
www.daab.de
Associazione italiana per le allergie alimentari
Italy
www.foodallergyitalia.org
Nederlands Anafylaxis Network
Netherlands
www.anafylaxis.nl
Japanese Society of Food Allergy
Japan
www.foodallergy.jp
Food Allergy Canada
Canada
www.foodallergycanada.ca
Association québécoise des allergies alimentaires (AQAA)
Canada
www.aqaa.qc.ca
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN)
United States
www.foodallergy.org
Anaphylaxis Australia
Australia
www.allergyfacts.org.au
Allergy New Zealand
New Zealand
www.allergy.org.nz