FDA to Open Registration for the Virtual Public Meeting and Listening Sessions on Food Allergen Thresholds and Their Potential Applications

https://www.fda.gov/food/hfp-constituent-updates/fda-open-registration-virtual-public-meeting-and-listening-sessions-food-allergen-thresholds-and?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery December 10, 2025 Dates: Virtual Presentations and Panel Discussions – February 18, 2026 Virtual Listening Sessions – February 19-20, 2026 Event Overview: The FDA invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting on February 18, 2026, and listening sessions on February 19-20, 2026, regarding food allergen thresholds and their potential applications in the U.S. Recent scientific developments in food allergen thresholds have prompted the FDA to explore how these thresholds can improve food safety, enhance labeling practices and help consumers make more informed choices. The purpose of the public meeting and listening sessions is to discuss strategies for approaching food allergen thresholds to benefit public health. During these events, there will be presentations to provide background on the food allergen landscape and risk-based food allergen thresholds. The two days of facilitated listening sessions (February 19 - 20, 2026) will offer participants the opportunity to provide feedback on the following topics: Risk-based food allergen thresholds concepts, Risk communications and labeling, Potential applications of food allergen thresholds; and Challenges with food allergen thresholds in the U.S. Questions for consideration during the public meeting and listening sessions, should be submitted through the registration. Registration for the February 18, 2026, public meeting will remain open until the start of the meeting. In order to attend the listening sessions, participants are required to register by February 3, 2026. There will be a maximum number of participants for each session. Beginning February 18, 2026, a Regulations.gov docket will open for comments related to the event topic. The FDA will provide future communications on the comments process and timeline. https://www.regulations.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery More information about the public meeting is available on the meeting page. The event was originally scheduled for November 18-20, 2025, but was postponed due to a lapse in appropriations. The FDA has rescheduled the virtual public meeting and the listening sessions. Please register based on your interest and availability Virtual Public Meeting and Listening Session on Food Allergen Thresholds and Their Potential Applications February 18, 2026 https://www.fda.gov/food/workshops-meetings-webinars-food-and-dietary-supplements/virtual-public-meeting-and-listening-session-food-allergen-thresholds-and-their-potential?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery