Gluten Free Certification Organization

Gluten Intolerance Group Showcases Certification Program at Expo East

More than 60,000 products carry the Gluten-Free Certification label, which holds products to the strictest gluten-free regulation standards.

September 15, 2023

Rebecca Viscomi

The Gluten Intolerance Group is inviting attendees at Natural Products Expo East, to shop by their booth, to learn about Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) and GIG cares.

Virtual Event Shares Knowledges on Safe Gluten-Free Living

April 28, 2022

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Auburn, Washington—To kick off Celiac Awareness Month, the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) will host a one-hour virtual education session, titled “Staying Safely Gluten-free: At Home and Beyond," on May 3 at 5pm PST/8pm EST. The talk will include information on how gluten-intolerant and sensitive persons can protect themselves from accidental...

Gluten Intolerance Group Announces 2022 Summer Camp Dates

January 28, 2022

Rebecca Viscomi

Auburn, WA—The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) has announced its dates and locations for its 2022 Generation GF summer camp. GIG is a nonprofit organization, providing resources and support to individuals who live gluten-free lifestyles. It is now accepting applications for camp scholarships, funded by contributions from GIG's Gluten-Free Certification Organization...

Company Profiles: Gluten Intolerance Group

July 29, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Company Description A product that carries a third-party, gluten-free certification mark on its label is not only helpful to consumers, but it also boosts consumer confidence in their overall shopping experience. Not all certification marks are created equal. Trust and confidence are key when serving the gluten-free consumer. A product...

GFCO Gives Presentation Explaining the Importance of Gluten-Free Certification

March 5, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Auburn, WA—The Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) gave a live presentation at Spark Change: Spark Brand Success on March 3, explaining to Natural Products Expo Virtual attendees why gluten-free certification matters. Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), which runs GFCO, also ran a booth at the event to share information on its certification...

Gluten Intolerance Group Rebrands

March 5, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Auburn, WA—The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) is rebranding the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) mark to support its expanding presence in international markets, according to a press release. To date, the release says, over 60,000 products from 51 countries have earned GFCO certification, which confirms that a product meets strict standards...

GFCO Certifies 103 Products

February 6, 2020

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Auburn, WA—In the last two months of 2019, The Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) certified 103 products from 21 brands, according to a press release. Products carrying the GF logo have met strict gluten-free standards; GFCO performs desk audits of ingredients and suppliers, as well as regular on-site inspections and monitoring...

Gluten-Free Certification

November 21, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Gluten Intolerance Group 31214 124th Ave SE Auburn, WA 98092 www.gluten.org This symbol of trust to the gluten-free community, the certification mark of The Gluten Intolerance Group’s Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), is proud to announce that 1,250 new products have earned the right to bear this mark on their packaging...

The Differences in Gluten-Free Certification

March 5, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

Knowing whether or not a product is gluten-free allows your customers to make informed choices regarding their health. It is therefore crucial that products be certified gluten-free--but not all gluten-free certifications are created equal. Hit play and find out which certifications you and your customers can trust. [video width="1280" height="720"...

Gluten Intolerance Group Releases 2018 Certification Numbers

January 31, 2019

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Auburn, WA—The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) certified 2,203 products made by 196 brands in 2018, according to a press release. The press release said that the products encompassed food, beverage, nonfood, and pharmacy items, and ranged from bakery goods to vodka, cotton candy to a children’s decongestant. GIG’s Gluten-Free Certification...