FDA’s Gluten-Free Rule goes into effect August 2014

A year ago the FDA issued a rule further defining the term gluten-free. Manufacturers of foods labeled gluten-free were given a year to comply. Packaged foods and dietary supplements fall under this ruling.

The rule states that gluten-free foods must have less than 20 ppm (parts per million) of gluten. It is possible that some of your favorite foods will fall in the estimated 5% of products in noncompliance.

Gluten-free Brownies

The Gluten-Free Organization (GFCO) provides certification services to producers of gluten-free products. Their certification assures 10 ppm or less of gluten.  If a product met the GFCO standards, it will also fall within the new FDA standard.

The GFCO FAQ page can be found by clicking here.

The FDA’s webpage on this ruling can be found by clicking here.

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