CURSO
14 · Gluten
14. Gluten
Statements concerning the absence or reduced presence of gluten are specifically regulated.
The statement "gluten-free" may only be used when the food as sold to the final consumer contains no more than 20 mg/kg of gluten.
The statement "very low gluten" is reserved for the circumstances and conditions established by law and may not exceed 100 mg/kg.
IMPORTANT
These statements are voluntary and must not mislead consumers. The company must ensure that the product meets the applicable requirements before making the statement.
These statements are voluntary and must not mislead consumers. The company must ensure that the product meets the applicable requirements before making the statement.