FDA Gluten-Free Labeling Final Rule
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Summary
Establishes a federal definition for the term gluten-free for voluntary use in food labeling to protect consumers with celiac disease.
Full Description
Defines gluten-free as meaning the food either is inherently gluten-free or does not contain an ingredient that is a gluten-containing grain or derived from one that has not been processed to remove gluten; the food must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten.
Key Provisions
Defines gluten-free as containing less than 20 ppm gluten. Applies to all FDA-regulated packaged foods. Voluntary labeling claim that must meet uniform federal definition.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.
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