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Jul
2023
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May
2023
Very exciting news! The Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023 has been Introduced!
The Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023 was introduced on April 26, 2023. The press release is available HERE. The bill numbers are S. 1289 in the Senate and H.R. 2901 in the House. Among many other labeling issues, the bill would amend FALPCA (Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act) to require that food product packaging disclose ALL gluten-containing grains. We've been down this road before with the FLMA of 2021, but we are making progress. As stated by Senator Ben...
31
Aug
2021
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
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...
26
Aug
2021
The Growing List of Gluten-Free Organizations Supporting the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021
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...
26
Aug
2021
The FLMA Bill: What it means if you must be gluten-free
Please feel free to use this graphic on social media and when contacting your members of Congress.
26
Aug
2021
Imagine if “hidden” gluten were a thing of the past and gluten-containing grains had to be declared
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06
Aug
2021
Gluten Free Watchdog supports the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2021
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)...
04
Aug
2021