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Labelling Regulations for
Gluten Sources in Canada
Prepared by:
Michael Abbott and
Terry Koerner
Bureau of Chemical Safety
Food Directorate
Health Products and Food Branch
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Prevalence - Canadian Perspective
• 1% Celiac Disease = 351,583
• Non-celiac gluten sensitivity = 0.5-13%?
• Gluten Sensitivity = up to 4.9 million Canadians
http://www.statcan.gc.ca– Population – July 1, 2013 – 35,158,300
A High Priority Public Health Issue
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