Post by kickingfrog on Nov 3, 2011 19:02:26 GMT
Gluten regulations – frequently asked questions
Commission Regulation 41/2009 concerning the composition and
labelling of foodstuffs suitable for people intolerant to gluten
(coeliacs)
...1. What is the purpose of the new Regulation?
Approximately 1% of the UK population suffers from gluten intolerance and needs to
avoid eating cereals containing gluten. The number of foods marketed to these
people is increasing rapidly to fulfil this need. However, the levels of gluten in those
products can vary greatly, causing confusion for the consumer and potentially
impacting on their health. This EU Regulation seeks to address these issues by
putting in place standards for the claims ‘gluten-free’ and ‘very low gluten’......
www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/glutenfaqs.pdf
Commission Regulation 41/2009 concerning the composition and
labelling of foodstuffs suitable for people intolerant to gluten
(coeliacs)
...1. What is the purpose of the new Regulation?
Approximately 1% of the UK population suffers from gluten intolerance and needs to
avoid eating cereals containing gluten. The number of foods marketed to these
people is increasing rapidly to fulfil this need. However, the levels of gluten in those
products can vary greatly, causing confusion for the consumer and potentially
impacting on their health. This EU Regulation seeks to address these issues by
putting in place standards for the claims ‘gluten-free’ and ‘very low gluten’......
www.food.gov.uk/multimedia/pdfs/glutenfaqs.pdf