Regulations to make gluten free claims has been finalized by the FDA and will go into effect August 2014. Our gluten and allergen expert, Diane Moyer, MS, RD has summarized what the regulations for gluten free claims state: Criteria for Gluten Free Claims In order for a food to be labeled “gluten-free” it will have to meet one or more of the following criteria: 1. The food must be inherently gluten-free, such as fruits, vegetables, etc. 2. The food may not contain any of the ... Full Article
Gluten Free Labeling and Claims
Gluten free labeling has officially been defined by the FDA. The FDA published regulations to define the term “gluten-free” for food labeling on August 5, 2013. This ruling will provide a uniform standard definition for “gluten-free.” Some highlights from the final rule for labeling foods “gluten-free” include: - To use the term “gluten-free” the presence of gluten in the food must be less than 20 parts per million. - The final rule applies to all FDA-regulated foods and excludes foods ... Full Article
Marketing Your Food Product Workshop
LAKEWOOD, Colo.– The entrepreneurial spirit in Colorado continues to grow and new food manufacturing companies are popping up across the state. Marketing Your Food Product Workshop, an educational event on Thursday, September 19, will help food manufacturers market their locally made products. The workshop is from 8am to 5pm at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Exhibit Hall, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden, Colo. “Our goal is to help Colorado’s food companies market their products,” said Wendy ... Full Article
Nutrient Content Claims
Nutrient content claims are used by many companies as a marketing tool to highlight important nutrition aspects of their products. Nutrient content claims, defined by the FDA, describe the level of a nutrient in a food. The FDA has specific regulations for nutrient content claims that must be followed in order to make the claim. Definitions of Nutrient Content Claims Free: Contains no consequential amount of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, or calories. Light/Lite: Products ... Full Article
Food Labeling Laws
At On The Menu, LLC, food labels and nutrition analysis is our business. These days many consumers are paying more attention to labels and expect to find accurate information. There are five main federal food labeling laws that regulate production and labeling of food products. Five Food Labeling Laws The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C, FFDCA, FDCA), is a set of laws passed by Congress in 1938 giving authority to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to oversee the safety ... Full Article
