ALLERGEN BUREAU

Tom was part of the initial industry working group that conceived the idea for a pre-competitive industry group to address food allergen management issues in Australia and New Zealand that was to become the Allergen Bureau . Tom was central to the establishment of Allergen Bureau , which called on his communication , project management and facilitation skills combined with his knowledge and understanding of the Australian food industry . Through his consultancy business , RDS Partners , Tom has provided executive services to the Allergen Bureau since it was first formed in 2005 . Tom is drawn to roles that involve assisting organisations and industry sectors work together to imagine and achieve shared objectives – with a particular interest in working alongside regional food producers and manufacturers .

Georgina Christensen is the VITAL Coordinator for the Allergen Bureau and has been in this part-time role for nine years . This position was created to meet the increasing demand for information and support for the VITAL Program managed by the Allergen Bureau . In this role , Georgina answers enquiries from the local and international food industry about implementing the VITAL Program and develops support materials for the VITAL Program . Georgina has extensive experience in the food industry , including in food regulations and also in product development and quality assurance positions with multi-national food companies . Georgina is passionate about clear and consistent allergen labelling on food products to assist those with a food allergy to make informed food choices .

88 October 2017