FDA defines “gluten-free” for food labeling

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FDA defines “gluten-free” for food labeling

08/02/2013 09:00 AM EDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today published a new regulation defining the term "gluten-free" for voluntary food labeling. This will provide a uniform standard definition to help the up to 3 million Americans who have celiac disease, an autoimmune digestive condition that can be effectively managed only by eating a gluten free diet.

 

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