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On Thu, 10 May 2001 11:42:52 +1200 Graeme <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Scott writes:

>'It appears that New Zealand's courts have decided that products that
>contain Codex wheat starch cannot be labeled gluten-free in New
>Zeland....... The real issue, however, is whether or not Codex wheat
>starch is safe for people with celiac disease, which, according to the
>post, it does not appear the New Zealand court addressed.'

GRAEME RESPONDS:

>The NZ media release on this issue, which only touched on the salient
>points,  contained the statement:
>
>' "Due to medical conditions, some people cannot consume any gluten" and
>others can consume only minute amounts.'
>
>[ My "..." ]
>
>This statement covers Scott's querry.
>
>I have previously posted medical research outcomes and expert opinion to
>support this statement.

SCOTT RESPONDS:

As I stated in my post, this case was a labeling issue and did not deal
with the safety of Codex wheat starch. Nothing in your response changes
this. The decision by the New Zealand court on this issue does not speak
to the safety of Codex wheat starch for celiacs, so I'm not sure why you
and Don have seized upon this case to support your claims that it is not
safe.

Scott Adams
www.Celiac.com