Gluten Free Seal Coming to U.S.

July 26, 2013

Good news for those with celiac disease and gluten intolerance. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) has partnered with the Canadian Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP) to bring the certified gluten-free seal to products in the U.S.Currently, the U.S. does not have any labeling regulations or standards for gluten-free products. This can be quite scary for those with gluten issues that can easily be set off by just a minute trace of the protein. The certification was developed by the Canadian Celiac Association and includes rigorous testing and audits of the entire manufacturing process from the field to the store shelf. The seal provides consumers with a trusted and easily identifiable source of safe gluten-free products.U.S. consumers will not see the seal in stores for quite some time but a few major food companies have begun the audit process.

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