FDA's Gluten-Free Product Standards Take Effect

A good start. Having gluten listed as an allergen along with peanuts, seafood, etc., so we don't have to read so much fine print, is my goal.

How stupid that these gluten-free products contain gluten, does not say much for the experts as coeliacs cannot have additives or derivatives.

How stupid that these gluten-free products contain gluten, does not say much for the experts as coeliacs cannot have additives or derivatives.

FYI: The new FDA standard matches the European standard. Also, there is currently no way to test for "zero" levels of gluten. Moreover, numerous clinical studies show that gluten levels below 20ppm do not trigger adverse gluten reactions in people with celiac disease. So, as "stupid" as you may find the standard, it is, nonetheless based on scientific evidence and reality. What is your statement based on?

How stupid that these gluten-free products contain gluten, does not say much for the experts as coeliacs cannot have additives or derivatives.

Contrary to what you seem to think, In reality, there is no such thing as a TOTALLY gluten free diet if you are eating any kind of grains or cereal. For example:

'The term ‘gluten-free' implies no gluten, but in practice a zero level does not exist. It is impossible to eat a zero gluten diet, because even naturally gluten-free cereals such as rice can contain up to 20 ppm or 20mg/kg of gluten. Research shows that this tiny amount of gluten is not toxic to people with celiac / coeliac disease who can eat unlimited amounts of products with gluten at a level of less than 20ppm.'

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A detailed but highly technical/scientific account of how the FDA determined the 20 ppm to be the maximum permitted for

food products to be labelled gluten-free can be found on the

FDA web-site:

Health Hazard Assessment for Gluten Exposure in Individuals with Celiac Disease: Determination of Tolerable Daily Intake Levels and Levels of Concern for Gluten

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