Irene Margaret Conwell - Comment

Document ID: FDA-2005-N-0404-0143
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: Food And Drug Administration
Received Date: August 03 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Date Posted: August 25 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Start Date: August 3 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date: October 3 2011, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 80ed53d9
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This is comment on Proposed Rule

Food Labeling: Gluten-Free Labeling of Foods; Reopening of Comment Period

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As the mother of a daughter with Celiac Disease I know the importance of having clear, concise labeling on ALL products - not only wheat free. My daughter suffers from severe stomach pain and abdominal discomfit if she mistakenly gets gluten in her diet. Manufacturers already know the components of their products, would it be so difficult label gluten-free if they already know there isn't any wheat, rye, oats or barley in the product. The previous labeling law made a tremendous difference in my daughter's diet. Lets take it one step further and start labeling products gluten free.