On May 29, 2026, the Celiac Safety Act of 2026 (H.R. 9048) was introduced to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, expanding "major food allergens" to include all gluten-containing grains. This aims to enhance protections for people with celiac disease, aligning US regulations more closely with EU standards.
🚨 The EU Commission signaled a willingness to 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 the precautionary allergen labeling (PAL), through a dedicated initiative on the "Have your say" platform.Link: https://lnkd.in/dMBSAvDzAs you can see, the public consultation is not open yet, and there is no draft attached. The Commission's adoption of an 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝟒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕, but I … Continue reading EU consultation on Precautionary Allergen Labeling (PAL)
