Congressional Resolution Proposing May as Celiac Awareness Month

Introduced by Representative Nita Lowey of New York

FDA Proposed Definition of Gluten-free for Labeling

Past Legislation on Gluten-free Labeling

The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, Title II of Senate Bill S.741 became law on August 2, 2004 with President George W. Bush’s signature.  The following is a summary of the bill’s provisions related to Voluntary food labeling using the term “gluten-free”.

GLUTEN LABELING

"Not later than two years after the date of enactment, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with appropriate experts and stakeholders, shall issue a proposed rule to define, and permit use of, the term 'gluten-free' on the labeling of foods. Not later than four years after the date of enactment, the Secretary shall issue a rule to define, and permit use of, 'gluten-free' on the labeling of foods." Section 206.

Past CSA involvment with Gluten-Free Labeling