<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Gluten-Free Certification Organization Gluten Free You Can Easily See FIRST QUARTER UPDATE December, 2005 Enjoy Life Natural Foods First to Carry GFCO Certification on Products Enjoy Life Natural Foods will begin displaying the GFCO certification mark on all 17 of their products beginning in Dec. 2005. Enjoy Life has a strong commitment to the celiac community. We hear from consumers everyday, expressing how much difficulty they have identifying foods that are safe for their gluten-free diet, said Scott Mandell, President and CEO of Enjoy Life N atural Brands. We are proud to be able to provide them with the extra convenience and safety assurance this new certification provides. Look for more information about Enjoy Life Natural products and recipes using these products at www.gfco.org and www.enjoylifenb.com Gluten-Free Certification Is HOT! The food industry is buzzing about gluten-free and GFCO. GFCO has attended five food shows and exhibits with a total of more than 1,000 food companies since August. GIG, Shelley Case, RD and Carol Fenster, Ph.D. gave talks about the gluten-free market at three of these shows. Before we hit the show room floor, the room was buzzing about gluten-free products and GF certification. The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) and data from SPINS showing that Gluten-free product sales are growing at 14.6 % is making GF a high priority in the food industry. GFCO is drawing interest from mainstream and specialty companies alike. What Has Happened Since August: - Plant Inspections for six companies will be scheduled for early 2006 - 52 other companies have requested applications - Companies interested in adopting GFCO certification come from seven countries including Canada, China, Germany, Israel, Italy, South Africa, and the UK. - GFCO has discussed the program with over 150 companie - Interested companies include makers of beverages, meat products, baked goods, nutritional supplements, flavorings, seasonings, and more. Want to Help? You Can 1. Tell the GFCO about companies you think should certify their products 2. Tell companies that you want to see certification on their products 3. Support GIG and GFCO with your contributions and fundraising ideas 4. Join the GFCO Team Anna Ashworth Gluten-Free Certification Organization Program Administrator www.gfco.org [log in to unmask] *Support summarization of posts, reply to the SENDER not the Celiac List *