After much discussion between Health Canada* and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)**, they have now reached an agreement on gluten free labeling and more. Beginning August 4, 2012, the new regulations for gluten labeling and allergens, that were announced 18 months prior, go into effect. In addition to gluten, such ingredients as sulphites will also need to be listed as an allergen on labels. The new regulations will effect most prepackaged food, wine and spirits, as well as prepackaged fruit.
On July 13, 2012 the CFIA published an overview of the “Enhanced Labelling Regulations for Food Allergens”. See my description of these below:
Though the new regulations call for a less than 10 ppm limit, this does not mean that you will not find products made in Canada with less than 10 ppm. Currently, Canada’s New Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP) sponsored by the Canadian Celiac Association certifies products at less than 5 ppm. See the Gluten Free Requirements Overview, section on “How will the facility’s gluten-free management system be measured?” Point No. 3.
With gluten issues and sulphite allergies of my own I am happy to see these new changes. I would love to see the FDA follow suit.
* Health Canada is the Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health.
** Canadian Food Inspection Agency is a regulatory agency where decisions are based on scientific data. They are dedicated to safeguarding food, animals and plants, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada’s people, environment and economy.
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