EUROPE’S FOOD BUSINESS STRUGGLES WITH EU GLUTEN-FREE LABELLING RULES
April 1st, 2019
Gluten remains one of the most commonly reported allergens in European Union (EU), despite the existence of an EU regulation (EU) 828/2014) harmonising information provided to consumers on the absence or reduced presence of gluten in food.
While this might be expected to pressure manufacturers to provide low gluten or gluten free lines, the rules have proved burdensome and complex to implement, say industry experts – blunting the law’s impact.
Integrating the regulation into multi-purpose food manufacturing and preventing cross-contamination are real ...
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