Consensus statements. Consensus statements.

An appropriate elimination diet is recommended as a mainstay of food allergy management.	Strong consensus
An elimination diet should be based on sound allergy diagnostics. The scope and indication should be re-evaluated regularly.	Strong consensus
Individuals with food allergy who are on a long-term elimination diet should be counseled by an allergy-experienced dietitian.	Strong consensus
Patients should be educated about allergen labeling (according to the Food Information Regulation) and existing gaps.	Strong consensus
Extensive protein hydrolysates or alternatively amino acid formulas are recommended in cases of existing cow’s milk allergy, especially in infants and possibly toddlers.	Strong consensus
In the presence of an existing cow’s milk allergy, soy-based infant formulas are second-choice cow’s milk substitutes and are not recommended for infants younger than 12 months of age. Soy-containing foods used as milk substitutes beyond this are not affected by this restriction.	Strong consensus