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FDA Gluten-Free Labeling Public Meeting

FDA Gluten-Free Labeling Public Meeting. Compiled by: Jill A. Kuzo, Food Scientist Presenter: Lee Tobin, Team Leader August 19, 2005. Reasons to Define “Gluten Free”. Consumer confidence Truly GF ingredients Gluten contamination Direct brand comparison Equality of GF products

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FDA Gluten-Free Labeling Public Meeting

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  1. FDA Gluten-Free Labeling Public Meeting Compiled by: Jill A. Kuzo, Food Scientist Presenter: Lee Tobin, Team Leader August 19, 2005

  2. Reasons to Define “Gluten Free” • Consumer confidence • Truly GF ingredients • Gluten contamination • Direct brand comparison • Equality of GF products • Safety of GF products • Standards set by FDA will directly impact our production

  3. Methods of Ensuring “Gluten Free” Status • With supplier statements • By testable limits • By facility dedication • Through certification

  4. Partnerships with Ingredient Suppliers • Educate Ingredient Suppliers and Manufacturers • Research ingredient sources for hidden gluten • Identify points of possible contamination • Identify precautionary measures: dedicated runs, lines, equipment • Gather statements • No artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors • Ingredient is free of gluten content or contamination • Lot tracking

  5. Crops grown in GF fields Crops harvested with GF equipment Stored in GF silos Transported in GF trucks Milled in GF Environment Packaged in GF environment Tested for contamination To bakery Ideal GF Ingredients

  6. Testing for Gluten • BioKits Rapid GLUTEN Test (Tepnel Biosystems) • Qualitative detection of gliadin • Detects gluten from wheat, triticale, rye, and barley • Testing limitations • Screens for significant levels (above 50 ppm) • Particulates can obscure results • Points to test for gluten • Each lot of incoming ingredients • Random sampling of finished products

  7. DedicatedRun Dedicated Equipment Dedicated Line Dedicated Facility Defining Dedication

  8. Facility team members Uniforms supplied Thorough cleaning Taking breaks Other allergens Store team members Thorough cleaning Sampling procedures Other allergens Cross Contamination

  9. Consumer Needs Standards for Safety Consistency in Definitions Reasonable Cost Manufacturer Needs Feasibility of Standards Fair comparison between products Reasonable Cost Setting Labeling Standards

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