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The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed S. 741, which
includes the Food Allergen Labeling and Protection Act.

The key provision labeling provisions:

1) Require that food ingredient statements identify in
everyday terminology that an ingredient is itself, or
derived from, the top 8 food allergens -- peanuts, tree
nuts, fish, Crustacean shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, and
wheat;

2) Require food ingredient statements to identify food
allergens used in spices, natural or artificial flavorings,
additives, and colorings;

3) Require all foods to be re-labeled by January 1, 2006;

4) Require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to
issue a rule defining the term 'gluten-free' and permitting
use of the term on food labeling;  and

5) Require a final rule regarding the voluntary use
of 'gluten-free' on food labels be issued not later than 4
years after this bill becomes law.

This historic, bipartisan vote, sends a LOUD and clear
message to the House of Representatives -- it's time to fix
food labels.

Thank you for all your work to bring the celiac community to
this point.

Scream and shout today, tomorrow we tackle the House of
Representatives.


 American Celiac Task Force

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