Healthy Living

New rules for “gluten-free” labels

There are changes for the use of the “gluten free” label.  What will that mean for consumers?  Until now, food makers could label foods “gluten-free” even if they were not.  Now, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has set a standard (less than 20 parts per million) that products must reach in order to be called “gluten-free.” However, the products do not have to be tested and labeling is voluntary.  Gluten is a protein in wheat, barley and rye. For people with Celiac Disease – who cannot eat gluten foods – this is a positive step.  But, the rule does NOT involve testing for gluten.

HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM – Gluten-free labeling rules (1:30 mp3)