The FDA seeks to apply ruling to commonly confusing gluten-free foods.
The celiac disease community has been awaiting proposed guidance on hydrolyzed and fermented foods from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since its final gluten-free labeling rule was released in 2013. The agency has finally released draft language for public comment.
Hydrolyzed and fermented foods covered by the FDA include products like:
Yogurt
Cheese
Pickles
Sauerkraut
Green olives
Vinegar
FDA-regulated beers (Note: Most beers are regulated by the Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, not the FDA)
The FDA is accepting public comments beginning Wednesday, November 18. To electronically submit comments to the docket, visit www.regulations.gov and type docket number “FDA-2014-N-1021” in the search box.
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