US FDA/CFSAN - Gluten-Free Food Labeling
August 19, 2005
Public Meeting Purpose
- Assist FDA to comply with mandates of Section 206 of Public Law 108-282: Title II--Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) (http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/alrgact.html):
- Consult with appropriate experts and stakeholders to define and permit use of the term "gluten-free" in the labeling of foods
- Issue a proposed rule on 8/2/06 and final rule on 8/2/08 to establish a definition for "gluten-free"
