Published
Food Allergy – Diagnosis and Management Clinical Practice Guideline
Condition
Blood and immune system
Guidance type
Non-ACG
23 September 2026
Published on 23 September 2026
Note: This guideline is developed by College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Singapore (CPCHS) and methodologically validated by ACE. It bears the 'Guidelines for Guidelines (G4G)' seal (Fig. 1) on its cover page.
In validating the methodology for this guideline, ACE assessed that the guideline meets the ACE G4G standard for clinical guideline development in Singapore. This methodological validation applies for 5 years, unless amended or updated during this period, or otherwise specified. Note that responsibility for clinical decision-making remains with individual providers and heath service providers.
Fig. 1 'Guidelines for Guidelines (G4G) Method Validated' seal
About this guideline
The “Food Allergy – Diagnosis and Management” guideline provides evidence-based recommendations, suitable for use in Singapore context, to support the diagnosis and management of food allergies and food-induced allergic reactions in patients of all ages. Where appropriate, the guideline focuses on children or breastfeeding mothers as food allergies tend to develop in early childhood. Guidance on how healthcare professionals can work together with parents, caregivers, teachers and other school personnels to manage children with food allergies is also provided.
Download the guideline
Food Allergy Guideline (Sep 2026) [PDF, 4.09 MB] (opens in new tab)
Executive summary of Food Allergy Guideline (Sep 2026) [PDF, 1.89 MB] (opens in new tab)
Supplementary 1 – Evidence Matrices (Sep 2026) [PDF, 4.91 MB] (opens in new tab)
Feedback
For feedback or enquiries on the Food Allergy Guideline, please email elizabeth_tham@nus.edu.sg (opens in new tab) or chong.kok.wee@singhealth.com.sg. (opens in new tab)
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