In the February 23, 2016, Federal Register, FDA announced it is reopening the comment period to allow interested parties to comment on its proposed rule of November 18, 2015, titled "Food Labeling; Gluten-Free Labeling of Fermented or Hydrolyzed Foods." The proposed rule would establish requirements concerning "gluten-free" labeling for foods that are fermented or hydrolyzed or that contain fermented or hydrolyzed ingredients. Comments are due April 25, 2016.

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