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It's Time For A Labeling Summit

On May 4th, the American Celiac Disease Alliance and other community
leaders will gather for a gluten-free labeling summit in Washington,
DC.  And to kick-off National Celiac Disease Awareness Month,
gluten-free chefs will be constructing the world's tallest gluten-free
cake! To learn how you can get involved and support this event go to
1in133.org .

Gluten Free Standards Are Needed More Than Ever -- Since Congress
passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA)
in 2004, the celiac community has waited anxiously for the FDA to
complete the gluten free labeling standards. Days have turned to
months and then to years.

Our patience is gone.  Parents, patients, food manufacturers, and
health care professionals are frustrated and concerned about companies
placing 'GF' stickers on all sorts of products, including bottled
water.  Without GF standards, companies aren't testing or verifying
ingredients, they are free to put 'Gluten-Free' on products without
regard to the health and safety of the end consumer.

 Lawmakers need to know FDA hasn't finished the GF rules and they need
to hear it from you!

Take Action Today (go to www.americanceliac.org/advocacy.html) and
Tell Congress . . . . and tell a friend

Visit the Celiac Web Page at Http://www.enabling.org/ia/celiac/index.html
Archives are at: Http://Listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?LIST=CELIAC