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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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