FDA Releases Final Rule for the Labeling of Gluten-Free Products
On August 12, 2020, the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) released a final rule for the labeling of food products falling under the category of fermented and hydrolyzed food. The rule is also applicable to food products containing fermented or hydrolyzed ingredients, which claim to be “gluten-free”, along with other foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, pickles, cheese, green olives, distilled food and beverages, and processed foods such as soups, sauces, and seasonings, which contain hydrolyzed plant proteins.