For now, coeliacs should avoid FCMs derived from gluten-containing cereals. Learn more on our webinar.
For now, coeliacs should avoid FCMs derived from gluten-containing cereals. Learn more on our webinar.

Can biodegradeable food packages contaminate gluten free food?

Event date 7 February 2023 15:30 – 16:30

Location Online

Three independent studies conducted by different European coeliac societies reveal that gluten can migrate from biodegradable containers into packaged gluten free food.

The results of the studies showed that gluten free food was contaminated with gluten with values well over the maximum gluten threshold allowed for coeliac food consumption.

At the moment, European legislation does not regulate the use of allergens in Food Contact Materials (FCM) such as packages and tableware.

In this webinar, we will present the findings from the studies to the public to start a debate about the risks of using biodegradeable packages containing gluten and seek for possible ways forward.

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Veronica Rubio

Veronica Rubio

Press contact Secretary General +32 473 18 25 03 News from AOECS

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