TOML

Types of Allergens - TOML

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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