Gluten-Free Labeling Standard Finally Mandatory

A gluten-free labeling standard on packaged foods in the United States took effect last week. This is good news for a myriad of consumers in the U.S., especially for an estimated 3 million Americans who have celiac disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) issued a final rule defining “gluten-free” for food labeling last August. The new gluten-free labeling standard is now officially mandated.

Gluten-free labeling helps American consumers

The new rule issued by the FDA provides a standard definition to protect the health of Americans with celiac disease and foster accountability …read more