The following global listing of food allergy associations and organizations by country provides you with additional reference sources regarding allergies
US:
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Great site for people with anaphylaxis (severe allergy with swelling or collapse) to foods such as nuts, milk or egg, and so on. There is a regular newsletter that you can subscribe to. Especially good for parents as it has recipes which avoid different allergens.
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology
The American Academy is major and authoritative source of allergy and asthma information. It contains a wealth of reliable and up-to-date information.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Patient organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergies and their caregivers, through education, advocacy and research. AAFA, a not-for-profit organization provides practical information, community based services, support and referrals through a national network of chapters and educational support groups.
CANADA:
Anaphylaxis Canada
Anaphylaxis information, support, education, advocacy, research and resources.
Calgary Allergy Network
Canadian site-provides practical information and resources to anyone dealing with asthma and allergies, particularly potentially life-threatening allergies.
Quebec Food Allergy Association (AQAA) Canada
Provide support and information, promotes education and prevention, and encourage research into food allergies and anaphylaxis.
Allergy/Asthma Information Association (Canada)
Helps individuals and their families cope with asthma, environmental allergies, and food allergies
Support Groups Canada
EUROPE:
Europe
European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients' Association (EFA)
UK:
Anaphylaxis UK
Helps people with life threatening allergies. Anaphylaxis support, information and resources Mission: To advance the education and general understanding of the public concerning anaphylaxis and associated conditions, and to preserve the health of people who suffer anaphylactic reactions by spreading knowledge and advancing research.
There is a wealth of information on this site including support groups, finding an allergist etc.
Allergy UK
Formally known as the Allergy Foundation, Allergy UK provides links that gives lots of background information on allergies and the management of allergies.
Allergy Action
This UK based organization offers advice and training in food allergen risk assessment, management and communication to manufacturers, retailers, caterers, enforcement officers and others involved in the supply of food to the public.
Action Against Allergy
Allergy in Schools
Launched by the Anaphylaxis campaign. Site focuses on everything children, parents, teachers and schools need to know to create a safer environment for those with life threatening allergies.
Asthma UK
Asthma UK (formerly the National Asthma Campaign) is a charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of people with asthma.
Insect Stings UK
Information and advice on wasp sting, bee sting, hornet sting treatments and cures.
Belgium
Allergie Preventie
Fondation pour la Prévention des Allergies
Prévention des Allergies absl
Denmark
Astma-Allergi Forbundet
Finland
Allergia-ja Astmaliitto
France
Association Française pour la Prévention des Allergies (AFPRAL)
Germany
Deutscher Allergie-und Asthmabund e.V. DAAB
Greece
ANIKSI
Hungary
MAKIT Hungarian Society Of Allergology and Clinical Immunology
Italy
Federasma
Food Allergy Italia
Netherlands
Stichting VoedselAllergie
Norway
Norges Astma- og Allergiforbund (NAAF)
Spain
Asociación Gallega de Asmáticos y Alérgicos
Sweden
Astma och Allergi Förbundet
Switzerland
aha! Schweizerisches Zentrum für Allergie, Haut und Asthma
SOUTH AFRICA:
Allallergy.net
Allergy Society of South Africa
Fundación Creciendo con Alergias Alimentarias
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