Gluten-Free Product Claim 1 article

A gluten-free product claim identifies food labeled to meet the applicable gluten-free standard, not simply food that lacks obvious wheat ingredients. Review may need to consider wheat, rye, barley, triticale, derived ingredients, and cross-contact controls, with oats requiring particular attention to sourcing and handling. Gluten-free status is also separate from wheat-allergen labeling. Certification can add another verification layer, but it is distinct from the baseline regulatory claim on the package.