Gluten-Free Certification for Manufactured Products

The Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP) provides gluten-free certification services and safety standards for manufacturers that supports and enhances efficiency in gluten-free production and helps promote confidence and trust with gluten-free consumers. GFFP certified manufacturers receive the GFFP Certified Mark of Trust™ logo for use on your product packaging and in marketing communications, websites, and social media networks to help clearly promote the products as ‘certified gluten-free' signifying product safety and reliability.

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GFFP is Your Premier Partner in Gluten-Free Certification

When you work with GFFP, know that you are working with an organization that is committed to helping our customers remain competitive in the ever-growing gluten-free market and achieve lasting brand loyalty.

Developed by Experts

GFFP's Standards have been developed by industry specialists in conjunction with the National Celiac Association for the food service industry.

High Standards

GFFP's Standards are cross referenced to FDA Regulations and Codex Standard for Foods for Special Dietary Use for Persons Intolerant to Gluten.

Efficient & Affordable

GFFP's gluten-free certification requirements are developed with our customers in mind. A great customer experience and lower costs are top priorities.

True Personalized Service

We recognize that each GFFP customer is unique, so we tailor how we work to support each customers' gluten-free business needs and manufacturing systems.

GFFP Certification Benefits Key Departments Across an Organization

See how GFFP can help across different departments in your manufacturing organization.

Endorsement by the National Celiac Association (NCA).
Recognized by retailers, safety leaders and consumers.
Differentiate and standout in the marketplace.
One certification logo covering the US, Canada and global.
GFFP’s Certification Plus™ to reach your target audience.
Develop creative marketing programs around gluten-free.
Promote gluten-free for more social media and website traffic.
Increases brand exposure, reputation and customer loyalty.
Outreach with the gluten-free consumer and community.

Extends brand recognition beyond present distribution channels.
Lowers cost for gluten-free certification across all involved business departments.
Grows profitability and increases revenue.
Advantageous business strategy to attract a new loyal customer base.
Increase and support sales during a market downturn period.
Gains a competitive edge in the marketplace.
More product choices for customer satisfaction.
Supports food safety and gluten-free regulations.
Builds engagement with the gluten-free community.

No mandatory gluten testing requirements.
Management system approach to certification.
Removes process duplication for certification.
Aligns with existing food safety systems and is flexible.
Supports quality policies, procedures and processes.
Optimizes product delivery and quality.
Ensures gluten-free regulations and compliance are met.
Lowers internal cost for gluten-free certification.
Response to product change requests performed within 24 hours.

Learn more in this short video about how GFFP certification can enhance your brand visibility and increase sales for your business.

GFFP Certified Mark of Trust™

Displaying the GFFP Certified Mark of Trust™ logo on product packaging gives added assurance to consumers looking for safe, reliable gluten-free products they can trust.

GFFP Certified Mark of Trust™ is easily identifiable and meets government gluten-free labeling regulations in the United States, Canada and globally. It shows consumers that products bearing the logo are manufactured in a GFFP approved facility along with stringent gluten test standards of 5 ppm (parts-per million) or less, as established by National Celiac Association.

National Celiac Association endorsement provides gluten-free manufacturers and brands with a powerful supporting message to effectively market and communicate with the gluten-free community, build genuine relationships and maximize long-term customer loyalty.

Steps to Become Certified

GFFP Gluten-Free Certification for Manufactured Products

GFFP's unique approach to gluten-free certification enables our customers to reduce expenses, increase efficiency and gain a competitive edge in the gluten-free marketplace.

GFFP gluten-free certification is a voluntary program developed by industry specialists with standards founded on globally accepted preventative, gluten-free safety approaches for the manufacturing of gluten-free products.

GFFP gluten-free certification provides standards and best practices recognized by the gluten-free community to help our customers address the prevention and control of gluten cross-contamination and help augment existing gluten-free production procedures. Implementation of GFFP gluten-free certification standards increases consumer confidence that manufacturing procedures have been reviewed by a neutral party and demonstrates legitimacy of the manufacturer’s gluten-free processes.

GFFP gluten-free certification further requires that all products certified in the program meet the strictest industry requirement of 5 ppm (parts-per-million) or less, as established by the National Celiac Association. This promotes the highest safety standard, confidence and brand loyalty amongst the celiac community and those who require gluten-free products for other health reasons.

GFFP certifies products manufactured at both dedicated and non-dedicated gluten-free production facilities so long as those facilities conform to the requirements as set out in the GFFP Standards.

Brand owners producing gluten-free products directly through a manufacturing facility certified with GFFP can enter into a license agreement and receive the GFFP Certified Mark of Trust™ displaying products as certified, safe and reliable.

Endorsed by the National Celiac Association

National Celiac Association endorsement provides gluten-free brands with a powerful supporting message to effectively market and communicate with the gluten-free community, build genuine relationships and maximize long-term customer loyalty.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gluten-Free Certification

Are you considering getting certified gluten-free for your business or products? Many companies and individuals have questions about the certification process. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about gluten-free certification.

Gluten-free certification is a voluntary process by which a product, ingredient, or food service meets and is recognized as meeting gluten-free standards. Gluten-free certification involves testing to verify that a product is free of gluten components or other trigger ingredients at levels generally accepted to be safe for individuals with celiac disease and other gluten-related conditions and has met specific production and ingredient sourcing standards.

Certifying your products with the Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP) is a cost-effective way to demonstrate to gluten-free consumers that the product meets the strictest industry requirement of 5 ppm (parts-per-million) or less for gluten as established by the National Celiac Association. Consumers are looking for trust and reassurance that a product contains the lowest level of gluten possible in a product. GFFP gluten-free certification will reassure consumers with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities that the products are safe to consume. Overall, GFFP certification further helps food companies strategically expand into other distribution channels, increase customer trust, improve product safety, and gain a competitive advantage.

There are several benefits to obtaining GFFP gluten-free certification. The Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP) certification standards meets government Gluten-Free Food Labeling Final Rule in the United States, Canada and other governmental organizations internationally, allowing the use of third-party gluten-free certification claims. This immediately increases consumer confidence that a neutral party has reviewed manufacturing procedures and demonstrates the legitimacy of the manufacturer’s gluten-free processes. GFFP gluten-free certification helps companies get new products to market quickly, increasing sales opportunities. GFFP offers a variety of value-added services through our Certification Plus program to help our customers reach the gluten-free community and health-conscious shoppers.

The costs of obtaining a gluten-free certification can vary depending on the size and complexity of a company and the number of products to be certified. The cost for Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP) certification starts as low as $1,250. We guarantee transparency when we provide you with a quote – GFFP does not charge Application Fees, Scheme Operation Fees, or other hidden surcharges for the program.

The requirements for gluten-free certification will vary according to the third-party gluten-free standard being used by a manufacturing company or food service provider. Generally, a gluten-free certification standard requires that the product has been produced, sourced, and labeled according to strict gluten-free quality standards that meet or exceed government gluten-free food labeling rules where the product is made and sold.

The Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP) takes a comprehensive approach to certification that involves regulatory compliance, stringent testing methods, product traceability, and certification auditing procedures. Our team of experts is knowledgeable in all aspects of the gluten-free industry and has worked to develop an easy-to-follow, cost-effective certification process. We understand the food safety complexities and challenges by businesses and are committed to helping our clients through each step of the process.

GFFP’s services extend beyond certification and includes value-added promotional services to help our customer market and promote their certified products to the gluten-free community and health-conscious shoppers in websites, marketing communications and social media networks. GFFP is also uniquely endorsed and in partnership with the National Celiac Association (NCA), a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and the nations largest most recognized dedicated to educating and advocating for individuals with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivities, their families, and communities. GFFP’s standards are developed by industry experts and in conjunction with NCA’s medical and nutritional advisers (medical doctors, gastroenterologists, nutritionists), and important to our customers. Through this partnership, GFFP provides financial support to NCA, and we work closely together on meaningful projects.

Steps to Become GFFP Certified

GFFP certification is based on an evaluation your gluten-free manufacturing practices and approval of each product/SKU that will bear the GFFP Certified Mark of Trust™ logo on product packaging. This includes gluten testing approval of the products to ensure a standard of 5 ppm (parts-per million) or less for gluten is achieved for the products, as established by National Celiac Association.

Upon completion and approval of certification the following information and services will be provided:

Upon certification approval you will receive your GFFP Certificate of Recognition (COR) notifying that your gluten-free products meet the GFFP and National Celiac Association requirements for gluten-free certification.

Additionally, you will receive electronic copies of the GFFP Certified Mark of Trust™ logo and messaging for use on product packaging as well as in marketing communications, website, and social media networks to help clearly promote the products as ‘certified gluten-free’.

The GFFP logo is highly recognizable and notifies consumers that products bearing the logo meet the GFFP requirements and affords the most protection for people affected by celiac disease and gluten sensitivities.

GFFP provides value-add services to our gluten-free certified customers by promoting them to the celiac community, wider public and grocery retail organizations.

Certification fee includes a free business listing on www.GF-Finder.com our consumer-focused directory dedicated to helping gluten-free consumers know where to purchase trusted GFFP certified products. Listing includes the opportunity to share news, articles & blog posts, recipes, and stories.

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Prior to certification, you will be issued the GFFP Certification forms for completion and return to GFFP by email, that include:

Gluten-Free manufacturing practices and procedures questionnaire
Ingredients used in the manufacturing of the products
Identify each product that will bear the GFFP logo on packaging
Type of packaging used to sell/distribute the products

Is your manufacturing facility currently recognized in any of the following risk-based systems – GMP, HACCP and/or any of the GFSI recognized food safety schemes – SQF, BRC, IFS, FSSC 22000, Global Gap, Primus GFS, and the others? If so Contact us to learn more about how these programs are effectively applied together with GFFP certification and benefit your business.

GFFP approves certified products manufactured in both dedicated and non-dedicated gluten-free facilities, so long as the facility conforms to the requirements of the GFFP.

Decision for GFFP Certification is based on evaluation by GFFP of a facility’s gluten-free manufacturing practices and overall ability to comply with the requirements as outlined in the GFFP Standards. Certification applies to each product/SKU or UPC Licensed under the GFFP.