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DBV Technologies is dotting their i's and crossing their t's with the FDA in advance of their Viaskin Peanut BLA submission, the final step, a formal request for FDA approval. They are also conducting clinical trials of a milk patch.

Lycia is set to start clinical trials for a new approach to treating food allergies that aims to eliminate IgE, the protein responsible for triggering allergic reactions, instead of merely binding to it. If successful, this method could offer a more lasting solution.

Exciting news on the treatment front: MOON101, a dermal stamp used for a few minutes daily to treat peanut allergies, has begun clinical trials for both children and adults. A link to apply to participate is included. If successful, this technology could be adapted to address multiple food allergies at once.

To the Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration:

We, the undersigned members of the food allergy community, representing millions of individuals, families, and advocates, urgently call for immediate action to address critical deficiencies in current US food allergen labeling regulations. Since the Food Allergy Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) took effect in 2006, our community has consistently struggled with vague, ambiguous, and insufficient allergen disclosures. This ongoing lack of clarity leads to inadvertent exposures, severe allergic reactions, and preventable medical emergencies, placing an unacceptable burden on consumers trying to manage life-threatening conditions.

To safeguard public health and uphold the fundamental right of consumers to accurate information, we demand the following essential and achievable changes be implemented into current allergen labeling regulations...

Another young life has been lost to anaphylaxis. Ice cream can be particularly hazardous. Please follow the strategies outlined in the article.