Can I label my product gluten-free?

Can I label my product gluten-free?

Yes. Whether a food is manufactured to be free of gluten or by nature is free of gluten (e.g., bottled spring water), it may bear a “gluten-free” labeling claim if it complies with our regulation for a “gluten-free” food. The claim is voluntary.

Should restaurants be required to label gluten-free items on their menus?

Bottom line: Restaurants are NOT covered under FDA’s gluten-free labeling rule BUT FDA does not want restaurants using an agency-defined labeling term incorrectly. Restaurants should not label menu items gluten-free if the menu item when delivered to the consumer is not in compliance with the rule.

Does gluten have to be listed in ingredients?

Depending on the source, the following ingredients could potentially contain gluten. The FDA requires food manufacturers to list wheat-containing ingredients on their labels. However, other gluten-containing grains potentially could be used to make some of these ingredients.

What do gluten-free food labels look for?

2) Look for the words “Gluten-Free.” Buy naturally gluten-free grains and flours (rice flour, sorghum flour, etc.) that are labeled “gluten-free” as they may come into contact with gluten in the manufacturing process. Products made with gluten-free grains (pasta, cereal, bread, cookies, etc.)

Can you trust gluten-free labels?

If the gluten-free label is from a certified organization (ex. GFCO or the others listed above), you can trust the labeling as being less than 20 ppm. However, some people have a higher sensitivity and will still react to these low levels.

What does certified NSF gluten-free mean?

NSF gluten-free certification assures consumers that the product does not contain gluten over the FDA’s allowable limit of 20 parts per million (ppm) and that it is manufactured in a facility that prevents cross-contamination.

What is the difference between gluten-free and certified gluten-free?

When you see the “certified gluten-free” symbol on a food package, it means the manufacturer has followed stringent steps to prevent gluten cross-contamination and that the food has been independently tested by a third-party for the presence of gluten.

Are gluten-free labels accurate?

It is a common misconception that foods labeled “gluten-free” can or do contain zero parts per million (ppm) of gluten. At this time, no validated tests are able to accurately detect gluten at zero.

Does the FDA regulate gluten-free?

FDA recognizes that compliance with the gluten-free regulation in processed foods and food served in restaurants is important for the health of people with celiac disease.

How is gluten-free regulated?

“Gluten-free” is a voluntary claim that can be used by food manufacturers on food labels if they meet all the requirements of the regulations. On August 12, 2020, the FDA issued a final rule on the gluten-free labeling of fermented or hydrolyzed foods.

What is the difference between certified gluten-free and gluten-free?

What is required to be certified gluten-free?

According to the rule, when a manufacturer chooses to put “gluten-free” on food packaging, the item must comply with the new FDA definition of the term – less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten.

What is the FDA final rule?

The final rule lays out clear definitions and standards so that critical safety information about investigational new drugs will be accurately and rapidly reported to the agency, minimizing uninformative reports and enhancing reporting of meaningful, interpretable information.

What are the requirements for gluten free?

– an ingredient that is any type of wheat, rye, barley, or crossbreeds of these grains, – an ingredient derived from these grains and that has not been processed to remove gluten, or – an ingredient derived from these grains that has been processed to remove gluten, if it results in the food containing 20 or more parts per million (ppm) gluten

What are FDA label regulations?

its labeling is false or misleading,

Does the FDA really regulate food label claims?

FDA regulates many of the claims that are made on food labeling. Among the FDA-regulated claims commonly declared on food labels are nutrient-content claims, health claims, qualified health claims and structure/function claims. Additionally, FDA has authority over claims related to gluten content, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and “natural.” It is critical that companies familiarize themselves with FDA regulations that pertain to claims made on their product labeling.