Gluten Free Labeling is Coming – But, First, FDA Wants to Hear From YOU!!!!
Imagine a world where a manufacturer’s claims that their products are “gluten free” could be trusted by U.S. consumers. Imagine a world where U.S. consumers were promised a definition of “gluten free” by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the FDA held all manufacturers and importers to the same stringent standard….
Good news, we’re getting close!!
As of August 2, 2011, FDA has re-opened the comment period so that they can hear from YOU. Yes, YOU! FDA wants to hear from Celiacs, gluten sensitive consumers, et al. in the U.S. Why, you ask? Well, the FDA is firming up their definition of “gluten free”; and wants to know that the gluten free community is satisfied with the FDA’s finalized definition. So, let’s make sure we tell the FDA what’s important to us. FDA has proposed a definition of “gluten free” in order for the term to be used on labeling of food products.
FDA’s proposed rule defines “gluten free” as products that do not contain: