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Table 1 Attributes and levels included in the DCE

From: Consumer preferences for food allergen labeling

Attribute

Levels

Precautionary statement

Not suitable for consumers with allergies to peanuts or tree nuts

May be present: peanuts and tree nuts

May contain traces of peanuts and tree nuts

Contains wheat, dairy, peanuts, and tree nuts

Safety statement

Does not contain soy, eggs, fish or shellfish

Safety statement not included

Use of symbols

Precautionary symbol

Safety symbol

Both precautionary and safety symbol

No symbols used

Placement of information

Package front

Next to ingredients

Package front and next to ingredients