The Commission has adopted Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 on the content and labelling of foodstuffs suitable for people intolerant to gluten (for other language versions please click here).

This legislation harmonises rules on the labelling related to the absence of gluten in food. It sets out the conditions under which foods may be labelled as "gluten-free" or "very-low gluten". The purpose is to ensure the health and safety of European consumers across the EU and remove unnecessary barriers to trade.