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2013
NFCA formally supports the Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act
NFCA endorses the Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP)
2012
beyondceliac.org surpasses 1 million visitors
NFCA participates in program to gather signatures to push gluten-free food labeling laws through the FDA
NFCA distributes survey on celiac disease and fertility
2011
NFCA participates in “1 in 133” lobbying event in DC to push gluten-free labeling standards
Alice Bast receives the Philadelphia Award'
FDA grant to study gluten in medications awarded to NFCA
2010
NFCA produces first Gluten-Free Pavilion at National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show
beyondceliac.org rated as one of “10 Great Website with Accurate Information”
beyondceliac.org ranked “#1 Resource for Celiac Facts”
NFCA launches initiative focused on celiac disease and women’s health
2009
NFCA launches first of its kind GREAT Healthcare programs
NFCA launches CME for primary care providers
2008
First Appetite for Awareness event held in Philadelphia
NFCA creates continuing education programming for pharmacists
NFCA hosted two Gluten in Medications Educational Session events
NFCA begins free monthly webinars
NFCA launches GREAT Kitchens to train restaurants in safe gluten-free food preparation
2007
First Gluten-Free Cooking Spree is held
Alice Bast joins Alliance for a Stronger FDA
Alice Bast becomes member of the FDA panel on food labeling
2003
Alice Bast founds the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA)
2005
NFCA submits letter to the FDA highlighting the need for consistent gluten-free food labeling
2006
First ever campaign to raise public awareness of celiac disease launches
NFCA launches the first Celiac Disease Symptoms Checklist
NFCA educates community on food labeling laws in the absence of a gluten-free food labeling law
New web section created to help the community voice their opinion on gluten-free food labeling
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