'Big 8' labeling law nothing to sneeze at.(Exclusive)

For the millions of Americans with food allergies, the Food Allergen and Consumer Protection Act is more than just a government regulation, it's a matter of life and death.

For food and beverage manufacturers, the act is a matter of tightening their labeling practices, reevaluating their recipe management and switching to more automated systems that keep operator error to a minimum. With the new regulations, brand protection and customer safety have become more important than ever.

The Food Allergen and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law by Presiden