GLUTEN-FREE LABELING: WHAT HEALTH PRACTITIONERS NEED TO KNOW

Course overview

The gluten-free labeling ruling that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued in August 2013 went into effect August 5, 2014. This ruling will allow for standardization of the term ¿gluten-free¿ on foods regulated by the FDA. This ruling will assist those following the gluten-free diet in making safe food choices, and will ensure that manufacturers have clear guidelines on the production of gluten-free foods. Healthcare practitioners need to understand the details of the new labeling ruling to explain it to patients following the gluten-free diet. This will ensure consistency in recommendations to patients and clients among the healthcare professions.