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SGS Becomes the First Certification Body Approved to Audit Against the GFCO Standard

April 26, 2017

SGS, an inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is now the first Certification Body approved to audit against the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) standards covering all regions of the world.

Developed in 2005 by the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America, GFCO is an industry program dedicated to offering independent certification services to producers of gluten-free products using quality assessment and control measures throughout production. Certification by GFCO, accredited to ISO 17065, provides assurance to consumers of the safety of their foods.

GFCO has certified more than 40,000 products from over 900 companies in 29 countries. It requires product reviews, onsite inspections, testing and ongoing compliance activities, including random testing.

Gluten-free third party certification aims to provide additional assurance to consumers suffering from gluten-related disorders that a product (food, drink or supplement) meets strict gluten-free standards, confirming the validity of a manufacturer’s gluten-free processes and substantiating their claims.

The GFCO audits will be conducted by SGS qualified auditors combined with SGS’s Food Safety certification audits, or as a stand-alone service.

 


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