GF Labeling

WE PETITION THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO:

Finalize Standards for GLUTEN-FREE Labeling

 

The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act required Health and Human Services to set a gluten-free labeling rule by 2008 to aid people with celiac disease, a life-threatening autoimmune condition. The only known treatment is a strict gluten-free diet.

 

An estimated 3 million Americans have celiac and even more may have non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Without adequate labeling, those on a medically prescribed gluten-free diet struggle to make safe food choices and stay well.

 

Children with celiac cannot participate in the National School Lunch Program when food service staff cannot determine if products are gluten-free.

 

Congress did its part by passing the law. It is up to the White House to protect the health of millions of adults and children by finalizing the rule NOW.

 

Created: Oct 02, 2012

Here is the link to the petition:  http://WH.gov/Be7R

You can read more about it at americanceliac.org

 

This petition will not be looked at by the White House until it is signed by at least 25,000 people. We strongly urge you to sign it yourself and to forward this email to others.
 

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