Allergen Control Standard

Gluten-Free Certification Scheme (GFCO & Codex Standard)

Provide verified assurance to celiac consumers and global export buyers that products contain under 10 ppm / 20 ppm gluten with independent laboratory verification.

What is Gluten-Free Certification?

With the exponential growth of celiac disease diagnoses and dietary wellness trends, consumers demand third-party verified gluten-free labeling. Gluten-Free Certification ensures that food, beverage, and dietary supplement products adhere to strict gluten thresholds (< 10 ppm or < 20 ppm depending on target jurisdiction).

Gitchia conducts rigorous ingredient traceability, dedicated line verification, and ELISA testing audits to certify gluten-free integrity across agricultural and processed food facilities.

Certification Requirements

  • Raw Material Segregation: Ensuring non-gluten flours, grains, and starches are completely separated from wheat, barley, and rye.
  • Validated Cleaning Validation: Thorough line cleaning protocols proven to eliminate allergen residue.
  • Continuous ELISA Testing: Batch-level testing and retention of testing records.
  • Employee Allergen Training: Training factory staff on accidental cross-contact prevention.
  • Packaging & Labeling Accuracy: Preventing misleading claims and meeting US FDA & EU gluten-free regulations.

Commercial Benefits

  • Access High-Margin Specialty Markets: Gluten-free products command premium pricing on retail shelves.
  • Export Expansion: Meets mandatory European and North American retail requirements.
  • Brand Consumer Trust: Displaying a verified gluten-free mark builds loyal celiac consumer loyalty.
  • Risk Mitigation: Protects your brand against allergen recalls and liability lawsuits.

Step-by-Step Certification Process with Gitchia

Our transparent certification pathway ensures seamless compliance without disrupting daily operations. Access the complete step-by-step audit guidelines or apply directly online: