US FDA/CFSAN - FDA Gluten-Free Labeling - Slide 6 - Testing for Gluten

US FDA/CFSAN - FDA Gluten-Free Labeling August 19, 2005

US FDA/CFSAN

FDA Gluten-Free Labeling

August 19, 2005

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Testing for Gluten

BioKits Rapid GLUTEN Test (Tepnel Biosystems)

Qualitative detection of gliadin
Detects gluten from wheat, triticale, rye, and barley

Testing limitations

Screens for significant levels (above 50 ppm)
Particulates can obscure results

Points to test for gluten

Each lot of incoming ingredients
Random sampling of finished products

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