NEW rules for medicine labels will include improved information about potential allergens, according to a Medicines Safety Update issued by the TGA late last week.
While certain allergens such as peanuts and gluten were already required on labels, the new rules include a longer list of substances that must be declared including fish, eggs, crustacea, soya, milk and tree nuts.
Additionally, for the first time prescription medicines are also required to declare potential allergens or include a statement directing consumers to the CMI leaflet for further info - tga.gov.au.
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