The new 4 mg reference dose for gluten – World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – InfoCons Consumer Protection informs you
In November 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) convened a major international expert consultation in Rome, Italy. The outcomes of this meeting represent a significant step forward in food safety policy, particularly for people worldwide living with coeliac disease.
The Ad hoc Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on Risk Assessment of Food Allergens introduced a scientifically grounded reference dose (RfD) of 4 mg of gluten for the application of precautionary allergen labelling (PAL). This recommendation marks a pivotal development in improving protection for consumers affected by gluten-related conditions.
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