Use of 'May Contain...' Statement
Use of a 'May contain…' statement, or similar, to indicate that the product may contain an allergen as a result of possible cross-contamination, must not take the place of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs*) in a food business.
GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) must be in place to prevent cross-contamination. If it is not possible to guarantee no cross-contamination, even with GMPs, then food businesses may consider including this kind of warning statement to inform affected consumers.
Please note that allergens are considered a hazard and must be taken into account when developing the business's food safety management system based on the principles of HACCP.
