Legislative News

Let’s Make Some Noise! Everything you need to contact your members of Congress asking them to support the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021

Tricia Thompson2021-08-31T18:04:09+00:00 By Amy Keller, MS, RD and Tricia Thompson, MS, RD There are multiple ways to reach out to representatives and senators. Choose whatever method works best for you--mail, email, phone call, or in-person. Below is some information to help make the process easier. Find representatives HERE. Find senators HERE. PHONE CALLS: Calling your members of Congress may be an effective way to voice your opinion on the FLMA. The sample phone script below may be helpful to get you started. Tips for success: Add your own story...

The Growing List of Gluten-Free Organizations Supporting the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021

Tricia Thompson2021-08-26T18:56:58+00:00 On August 3rd, Representatives Pallone and DeLauro, and Senators Blumenthal, Whitehouse, and Markey introduced the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021 (H.R. 4917/S.2594). The FLMA is a comprehensive effort to address numerous food labeling issues and includes amending FALPCA (Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act) to require that food product packaging must disclose gluten-containing grains. The Bill also would require that allergen, gluten, and ingredient information must be displayed for food products sold online. For more information see https://energycommerce.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/pallone-delauro-blumenthal-whitehouse-and-markey-introduce-food-labeling...

The FLMA Bill: What it means if you must be gluten-free

Tricia Thompson2021-08-26T17:31:17+00:00 Please feel free to use this graphic on social media and when contacting your members of Congress.

Imagine if “hidden” gluten were a thing of the past and gluten-containing grains had to be declared

Tricia Thompson2021-08-26T17:26:54+00:00 Feel free to use this graphic on social media and when contacting your members of Congress.

Gluten Free Watchdog supports the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021

Tricia Thompson2021-08-26T17:24:31+00:00 Please feel free to cut and paste any or all of this brief letter of support for FLMA into your own personalized letter to send to your members of Congress. Find representatives HERE. Find senators HERE. Dear, On August 3rd, Representatives Pallone and DeLauro, and Senators Blumenthal, Whitehouse, and Markey introduced the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021 (H.R. 4917/S.2594). The FLMA is a comprehensive effort to address numerous food labeling issues and includes amending FALPCA (Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act)...

Breaking Legislative News ALERT: New Bill Requires that Products Disclose Gluten-Containing Grains on Labels

Tricia Thompson2021-08-26T17:24:51+00:00 August 4, 2021. Congressman Pallone and Senator Blumenthal yesterday reintroduced an important Bill into the House and the Senate: The Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021 (FLMA). The FLMA is a comprehensive effort to address numerous food labeling issues and includes amending FALPCA (Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act) to require that food product packaging must disclose gluten-containing grains.  Yes, you read that right— Adding gluten-containing grains to FALCPA is included in the Bill. What it means if the Bill passes This Bill...