Gluten-Free Labeling Rule
The final rule applies to all
FDA-regulated foods, including dietary supplements. The rule excludes those
foods whose labeling is regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
and the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). Generally, USDA
regulates the labeling of meats, poultry, and certain egg products (FDA
regulates the labeling of shell eggs).
TTB regulates the labeling of most
alcoholic beverages, including all distilled spirits, wines that contain 7
percent or more alcohol by volume, and malted beverages that are made with both
malted barley and hops.
It benefits people with celiac disease, an
inherited chronic inflammatory auto-immune disorder that is estimated to affect
up to 3 million Americans.
In general, foods may be labeled “gluten-free” if they meet the definition and otherwise comply with the final rule’s requirements.
In general, foods may be labeled “gluten-free” if they meet the definition and otherwise comply with the final rule’s requirements.
Source: US Food and Drug Administration
