Celiac Safety Act of 2026
Rep. Cleaver Introduces the Celiac Safety Act to Require Major Allergen Labels for Gluten
The Celiac Safety Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. The bill is actively moving, but no future hearings or votes have been scheduled yet.
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Most bills like this do not make it out of committee without a large number of supporters from both political parties.
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Small food manufacturers that use barley, rye, or hybrid grains would need to update their packaging and potentially reformulate products to comply with new labeling rules. While the 18-month transition period helps, redesigning labels and updating processes still costs money, and small businesses feel those costs more than large companies.
“The amendment made by subsection (a) applies only with respect to food that is introduced or delivered for introduction into interstate commerce on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.”
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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House Lawmakers Introduce Gluten Allergen Bill
Reps. Emanuel Cleaver and Betty McCollum have introduced the Celiac Safety Act of 2026, legislation that would require foods containing wheat, barley or rye to identify “gluten-containing grain” as a major food allergen on product labels.
FDA Takes Steps to Improve Gluten Food Labels, Seeks Input
The FDA is seeking public input on the lack of transparency regarding gluten-containing ingredients like barley and rye. This regulatory move follows a citizen petition and precedes the introduction of the Celiac Safety Act in Congress.
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Celiac Safety Act of 2026
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