We polled readers on whether or not they were ready for the FASTER Act sesame regulation that went live Jan. 1. The regulation added sesame to the list of eight major allergens. Here's what they said.
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Were you ready for the FASTER Act sesame regulation that went live Jan. 1?
Good news! Everyone was ready. In fact, when we polled readers last year ahead of the act going into affect, 29% were already controlling for sesame prior to the Jan. 1, 2023, date.
For more on the new regulation and some advice on how to manage it, check out our March/April 2022 story on controlling the ingredient.
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