INI

Types of Allergens - INI

Allergens are classified into various types including pollen, dust mites, food, fungi, and insects. Based on the systematic classification by the WHO/IUIS Allergen Nomenclature Sub-Committee, their molecular characteristics and clinical significance have been elucidated. In Japan, there are labeling requirements for 8 specified allergenic ingredients, with full implementation of walnut labeling beginning in April 2025. Pollen allergens are categorized into three major groups: trees, grasses, and weeds, while dust mite allergens include major groups such as Der p and Der f.

allergy allergen hay fever dust mite food allergy food labeling FDA

[item.tree-pollen]
code=P01
slug=tree-pollen
name=Tree Pollen
description=Allergens from tree pollen.
category=Pollen Allergen

[item.grass-pollen]
code=P02
slug=grass-pollen
name=Grass Pollen
description=Allergens from grass pollen such as Poaceae family.
category=Pollen Allergen

[item.weed-pollen]
code=P03
slug=weed-pollen
name=Weed Pollen
description=Allergens from weed pollen.
category=Pollen Allergen

[item.house-dust-mite]
code=D01
slug=house-dust-mite
name=House Dust Mite
description=Allergens from dust mites living in house dust.
category=Indoor Allergen

[item.milk]
code=F01
slug=milk
name=Milk
description=Allergens contained in milk and dairy products.
category=Food Allergen

[item.egg]
code=F02
slug=egg
name=Egg
description=Allergens contained in eggs.
category=Food Allergen

[item.wheat]
code=F03
slug=wheat
name=Wheat
description=Allergens contained in wheat.
category=Food Allergen

[item.peanut]
code=F04
slug=peanut
name=Peanut
description=Allergens contained in peanuts.
category=Food Allergen

[item.shrimp]
code=F05
slug=shrimp
name=Shrimp
description=Allergens contained in shrimp.
category=Food Allergen

[item.crab]
code=F06
slug=crab
name=Crab
description=Allergens contained in crab.
category=Food Allergen

[item.buckwheat]
code=F07
slug=buckwheat
name=Buckwheat
description=Allergens contained in buckwheat.
category=Food Allergen

[item.walnut]
code=F08
slug=walnut
name=Walnut
description=Allergens contained in walnut.
category=Food Allergen

[item.fish]
code=F09
slug=fish
name=Fish
description=Allergens contained in fish.
category=Food Allergen

[item.soybean]
code=F10
slug=soybean
name=Soybean
description=Allergens contained in soybean.
category=Food Allergen

[item.sesame]
code=F11
slug=sesame
name=Sesame
description=Allergens contained in sesame.
category=Food Allergen

[item.tree-nuts]
code=F12
slug=tree-nuts
name=Tree Nuts
description=Allergens contained in tree nuts such as almonds and cashews.
category=Food Allergen

[item.insect-venom]
code=I01
slug=insect-venom
name=Insect Venom
description=Allergens from venom of bees, wasps, and hornets.
category=Animal Allergen

[item.pet-dander]
code=I02
slug=pet-dander
name=Pet Dander
description=Allergens from pet dander and saliva of dogs, cats, etc.
category=Animal Allergen

[item.mold]
code=M01
slug=mold
name=Mold
description=Allergens from mold spores and mycelium.
category=Fungal Allergen

[item.latex]
code=L01
slug=latex
name=Latex
description=Allergens contained in natural rubber latex.
category=Other Allergen