About GFFP
Since 2004, the Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP) is a leading provider of gluten-free certification services in the United States, Canada and worldwide. The GFFP Certified Mark of Trust™ logo is widely recognized by grocery retailers, food safety leaders and gluten-free consumers everywhere, and highly valued by manufacturers and brand owners across all sectors to help promote gluten-free food safety and enhance confidence and trust in the products they make.
GFFP is endorsed by the National Celiac Association. This endorsement provides a powerful supporting message to help our customers reach all corners of the fast-growing gluten-free market, significantly improve product visibility at the point of sale, and maximize long-term customer loyalty.
Established in 2004
Program History
The Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP) was established in 2004 by the Celiac Sprue Association (CSA) and was the first program in North America to certify gluten-free manufacturers and brand owners while also providing advocacy and education for the celiac community. The National Celiac Association (NCA) later acquired the assets of CSA, including this gluten-free certification program, becoming the largest non-profit celiac disease organization in the United States through more than 70 support groups and over 50 chapters across the nation.
Today, the program is administered under the name Gluten-Free Food Program with a clear and distinctive gluten-free certification logo designed to emphasize GFFP's objectives and values as an industry leader, and strategically distinguish our customers and their gluten-free products and brands in the marketplace.
Developed By Industry Experts
GFFP is developed by industry experts with standards founded on globally accepted preventative, gluten-free safety approaches for the manufacturing of gluten-free products. GFFP gluten-free certification meets the strictest criteria of “WBRO-Free (free of wheat, barley, rye, and commercial oats) – in Product, Processing and Packaging,” and meets legal government requirements for gluten-free food labeling in the United States, Canada and worldwide.
GFFP’s gluten-free certification standards increases consumer confidence that manufacturing procedures have been reviewed and certified by an independent gluten-free expert and demonstrates legitimacy of the manufacturer’s gluten-free processes.
Endorsed by the National Celiac Association
The GFFP Certified Mark of Trust™ is endorsed by the National Celiac Association. This endorsement provides GFFP certified customers with a powerful supporting message to effectively help market and communicate with the gluten-free community, build genuine relationships and maximize long-term customer loyalty.
2004
The Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP) was originally established in 2004 by the Celiac Sprue Association (CSA) and was the first program of its kind to certify manufacturers and brands gluten-free.
The National Celiac Association (NCA) acquires the assets of CSA, including this gluten-free certification program.
Today
The GFFP Certified Mark of Trust™ is clearly distinguishable on product packaging and in marketing communications, and lets our customers easily engage and establish trust with gluten-free consumers at the point of sale.
GFFP Gluten-Free Certification Demonstrates a Commitment to Gluten-Free Excellence
Wherever your business is located and in whatever industry, we partner with you to reduce risk, protect your brand integrity and deliver a competitive advantage in the gluten-free marketplace.
- Since 2004, GFFP has been a trusted leader in gluten-free certification.
- We deliver the most comprehensive, practical, and affordable gluten-free certification program in the industry.
- GFFP Certified Mark of Trust™ logo is highly recognized and valued across all sectors in the United States, Canada and globally.
- We offer a variety of value-added services to help our customers market and promote their gluten-free products and brands.
- All delivered with customer service excellence in a timely and friendly way.
Your Journey to Gluten-Free Certification Starts Here
GFFP is your premiere partner in gluten-free certification
GFFP Gluten-Free Certification for Manufactured Products
GFFP gluten-free certification provides manufacturers and brand owners with the highest standards and best practices to meet government gluten-free food labeling regulations and help protect gluten-free consumers. GFFP certified customers receive the GFFP Certified Mark of Trust™ logo for use on product packaging along with program messaging for websites and social media communication to market and promote their products as gluten-free certified, safe and reliable.
GFFP Gluten-Free Certification for Restaurants and Food Service Establishments
GFFP gluten-free certification provides gluten-free restaurants and food service establishments with the highest standards and best practices to meet the special dietary needs of gluten-free diners. GFFP certified customers receive the GFFP Approved Mark of Trust™ logo for use on menu boards, store front doors and window displays along with program messaging for websites and social media communications to market and promote the a safe and reliable gluten-free dining experience.
Endorsed by the National Celiac Association
National Celiac Association endorsement provides gluten-free brands with a powerful supporting message to help effectively market and communicate with the gluten-free community, build genuine relationships and maximize long-term customer loyalty.
2004 Industry’s First To develop standards and offer gluten-free certification in the United States
Our standards are endorsement by the National Celiac Association
The only certification company to adopt a 5 ppm threshold, the highest standard for food manufacturing and meeting all consumer needs.
2020 The latest version of the GFFP Standards Edition 2.1 was published. It allows more review flexibility and removes audit duplications based on food safety overlaps.
First Gluten-free certification company to actively promote customers on a dedicated website gf-finder.com
2017 Certification logo re-designed to strategically distinguish our customers and their products in the marketplace
Developed a dedicated online training site to support our customers and educate them on gluten-free best practices
98% Customer Satisfaction Response policy ensures same day/24-hour customer inquiry turnaround…we understand you are busy!
2024 Global Markets Additional focus on offering gluten-free certification in French and Spanish Including training.
Dedicated to Improving Customer Value
- Every GFFP certified customer receives free business and product listings on our consumer focused website GF-Finder.com to broaden exposure and help strengthen brand loyalty.
- Explore Certification Plus™ and see how GFFP can do even more to support your advertising and social media initiatives.
- GFFP has a social mission. A portion of our certification fees are donated to our Celiac Association Partners to support their staff, important advocacy work and the celiac communities they support and serve.
Have questions or not sure where to start?
Contact us to speak with a representative or receive a no-obligation quote. Our staff is available anytime to answer questions and help navigate the decisions toward achieving gluten-free certification for your company.