A Glimpse at 'Gluten-Free' Food Labeling

"...FDA has been working to define “gluten-free” to:

eliminate uncertainty about how food producers may label their products.
assure consumers who must avoid gluten that foods labeled “gluten-free” meet a clear standard established and enforced by FDA.
FDA’s actions on Aug. 2 bring the agency one step closer to a standard definition of “gluten-free.” On this date:

FDA reopens the public comment period on its proposed gluten-free labeling rule published on Jan. 23, 2007.
FDA makes available, and seeks comments on, a report on the health effects of gluten in people with celiac disease. The report includes a safety assessment on levels of gluten sensitivity in people with the disease..."