Congress Looks to Improve Disclosure of Gluten in Food

Celiac.com 12/30/2021 - Current food labeling often fails to fully inform people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) about gluten contained in food. 

A bill before Congress, the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021 would require manufacturers with certain sales volumes to post nutritional and allergen information about gluten-containing grains at the online point of sale.

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The proposed law would cover nutrients, the disclosure of food allergens, and more. As such, the proposed changes would help people with celiac disease and NCGS to get the reliable allergen information they need when searching for food products beyond those already labeled as gluten-free, and it will require gluten-containing grains to be disclosed on food labels of all packaged items.

The act would also benefit consumers with other food allergies, as well as those who have certain nutritional requirements or restrictions. 

The proposed law includes numerous other provisions aimed at promote consumer health and safety by expanding information and choices available to consumers with nutritional or allergic restrictions or requirements. 

The Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021 is supported by Consumer Reports, the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the Environmental Working Group, the National Celiac Association, the Celiac Disease Foundation, Beyond Celiac, and the Gluten Intolerance Group, among others.

Read more at the Regulatory Review.