While browing through today’s posts around the internet, I noticed an interesting post over at the Examiner entitled Gluten Free Label Law Will Make a Level Playing Field. It is an interesting post that I recommend to anyone with an interest in the gluten free diet.
Though I enjoyed the article as a whole, one thing I found most interesting is the following:
The act contains two phases. The first phase was implemented in 2006 and called for the specific contents to be labeled clearly with a notice of allergens on the label as well. For those who need to avoid gluten, the second phase will be very helpful but the FDA has yet to implement that phase as they delayed their decision that was due in August 2008.
According to a study by Gluten Free Living Magazine, nearly 70% of all specialty food manufacturers that responded said that gluten-free foods will be safer but they will also be more costly once all food companies are required to meet the same standard for labeling. Due to the 20 parts per million maximum gluten content, companies will have to test their products to verify that they mee tthe new requirement. The cost of testing will likely increase the overall cost to the consumer.
When asked about consequences of the new law, 44% of respondents said they fear legal action while 12% said they will have difficulty staing in business in comparison to 38% saying that they think there will be a larger market for GF products and 75% reported that competition will be on an even level.
The bolded part was done by me. Is this a fair trade? More safe foods in exchange for more expensive foods? I think most would agree that it is, but I’d love to hear your opinions!
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[...] And still there are concerns, and more concerns from may concerned advocates. As we are finding thanks to folks like Celiac Chicks, Gluten-Free Fraud is still possible and some are watching carefully. As absurd as it may seem, some even feel that Gluten-Free Labelling Laws could cause a rise in Gluten-Free food prices. [...]
[...] And still there are concerns, and more concerns from may concerned advocates. As we are finding thanks to folks like Celiac Chicks, Gluten-Free Fraud is still possible and some are watching carefully. As absurd as it may seem, some even feel that Gluten-Free Labelling Laws could cause a rise in Gluten-Free food prices. [...]