Canadian Celiac Association develops standards, safety seal, and video to protect Canada's 7 million consumers of gluten-free products

With funding support from the federal government, the Canadian Celiac Association has spent several years to develop a voluntary Gluten-Free Certification Program (GFCP), comprised of safety standards and a trademarked seal of approval (shown at left) to appear on products meeting those standards.  The program will interest food, drug, and pharmaceutical manufacturers of gluten-free products and their packaging, as well as the 7-million-strong-and-growing number of Canadian consumers who buy gluten-free products. 

The informative promotional video for the GFCP includes a guest appearance by professional hockey player Tom Kostopoulos, spokesperson for both the GFCP and the association.  http://www.glutenfreecertification.ca/the-gluten-free-certification-program-the-right-to-safe-food/

I am indebted to my LinkedIn contact Paul D. Valder, President of Allergen Control Group Inc. (Milton, ON), for bringing this recent development to my attention.

http://www.glutenfreecertification.ca/

http://www.celiac.ca/index.php/about-the-cca/certification/

http://strategyonline.ca/2012/11/19/brands-go-gluten-free/

http://www.foxinthekitchenblog.com/blogpost/2013/01/review-gluten-free-expo-vancouver-2013/