FDA Moves to Bolster Food Labels to Warn About Gluten Content

US regulators are taking initial steps to improve food labels to make them safer for consumers with celiac disease or those following a gluten-free diet.

On Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration initiated what’s known as a Request for Information asking the public for input on how often the presence of grains like rye and barley are disclosed on food labels. It’s also looking for information on the gluten content in oats due to cross-contamination.

Currently, US law requires that companies disclose nine major allergens on food labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. However, that often leaves people ...