On August 2nd, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration announced a federal gluten-free labeling standard. Manufacturers were given a year to comply. Enforcement of the rule began on August 5th, 2014. Products labeled ‘gluten-free’ must contain less than 20 ppm (parts per million) gluten. Additionally, the FDA asked that restaurants and food service establishments also comply with the rule when labeling menu items “gluten-free,” and indicated that it would be enforced. Additional details are in the links below.
Resources
2014:
Food and Drug Administration:
– FDA Voice blog post August 5th, 2014
– FDA Constituent Update, August 5th, 2014
– FDA Gluten-Free Labeling of Foods
2013:
The Celiac MD™: Gluten-Free Labeling Guide
Celiac Community Foundation of Northern California Press Release
American Celiac Disease Alliance Press Release
Food and Drug Administration:
– “What is Gluten-Free? FDA has an Answer” Consumer Update
– “Q & A: Gluten-Free Food Labeling Final Rule” Guidance Document
– Read the final rule and all the supporting information the FDA provides with it, including the FDA’s responses to comments Federal Register for August 5th, 2013
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