S21 Freedom Has a Thousand Charms: Gluten-free and How to Achieve It

Tuesday, July 24, 2012: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Room 555-556 (Rhode Island Convention Center)
Organizer: Peter Slade
Convenor: Peter Slade
The market for gluten-free food products has grown considerably over recent recent months, to satisfy the needs of actual gluten-sensitive consumers and others who perceive benefit in a gluten-free diet. In light of pending regulations regarding the manufacture and marketing of gluten-free products, this symposium will provide timely and valuable information on what is needed to achieve, prove and maintain gluten-free status. Experts in the field will discuss the background to scientific and regulatory issues, current industry best practices, testing requirements and certification schemes.

Presentations

10:30 AM
Background and Current Issues: Industry Best Practices for Gluten-free
Mohammed Obanni, Hain Celestial Group
11:00 AM
Analysis Advances: Testing for Gluten
Thomas Grace, Bia Diagnostics
11:30 AM
High Stakes: Certification Schemes for Gluten-free
Joseph Baumert, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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