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Types of Allergens - XML

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>
  <item>
    <code>P01</code>
    <slug>tree-pollen</slug>
    <name>Tree Pollen</name>
    <description>Allergens from tree pollen.</description>
    <category>Pollen Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>P02</code>
    <slug>grass-pollen</slug>
    <name>Grass Pollen</name>
    <description>Allergens from grass pollen such as Poaceae family.</description>
    <category>Pollen Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>P03</code>
    <slug>weed-pollen</slug>
    <name>Weed Pollen</name>
    <description>Allergens from weed pollen.</description>
    <category>Pollen Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>D01</code>
    <slug>house-dust-mite</slug>
    <name>House Dust Mite</name>
    <description>Allergens from dust mites living in house dust.</description>
    <category>Indoor Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>F01</code>
    <slug>milk</slug>
    <name>Milk</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in milk and dairy products.</description>
    <category>Food Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>F02</code>
    <slug>egg</slug>
    <name>Egg</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in eggs.</description>
    <category>Food Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>F03</code>
    <slug>wheat</slug>
    <name>Wheat</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in wheat.</description>
    <category>Food Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>F04</code>
    <slug>peanut</slug>
    <name>Peanut</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in peanuts.</description>
    <category>Food Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>F05</code>
    <slug>shrimp</slug>
    <name>Shrimp</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in shrimp.</description>
    <category>Food Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>F06</code>
    <slug>crab</slug>
    <name>Crab</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in crab.</description>
    <category>Food Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>F07</code>
    <slug>buckwheat</slug>
    <name>Buckwheat</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in buckwheat.</description>
    <category>Food Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>F08</code>
    <slug>walnut</slug>
    <name>Walnut</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in walnut.</description>
    <category>Food Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>F09</code>
    <slug>fish</slug>
    <name>Fish</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in fish.</description>
    <category>Food Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>F10</code>
    <slug>soybean</slug>
    <name>Soybean</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in soybean.</description>
    <category>Food Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>F11</code>
    <slug>sesame</slug>
    <name>Sesame</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in sesame.</description>
    <category>Food Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>F12</code>
    <slug>tree-nuts</slug>
    <name>Tree Nuts</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in tree nuts such as almonds and cashews.</description>
    <category>Food Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>I01</code>
    <slug>insect-venom</slug>
    <name>Insect Venom</name>
    <description>Allergens from venom of bees, wasps, and hornets.</description>
    <category>Animal Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>I02</code>
    <slug>pet-dander</slug>
    <name>Pet Dander</name>
    <description>Allergens from pet dander and saliva of dogs, cats, etc.</description>
    <category>Animal Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>M01</code>
    <slug>mold</slug>
    <name>Mold</name>
    <description>Allergens from mold spores and mycelium.</description>
    <category>Fungal Allergen</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>L01</code>
    <slug>latex</slug>
    <name>Latex</name>
    <description>Allergens contained in natural rubber latex.</description>
    <category>Other Allergen</category>
  </item>
</items>