Gluten-free products
Gluten-free analysis for food
Preventing gluten cross-contamination requires strict controls, validated methods and an in-depth knowledge of regulatory thresholds. At Eurofins Food & Feed Testing, we support you with accredited gluten analysis, comprehensive global laboratory expertise and professional allergen management, to help you verify gluten-free claims and ensure legal compliance.
Key services
- Quantitative gluten analysis, e.g. ELISA, R5 Mendez Method
- Detection of gluten in raw materials, ingredients and finished products
- Confirm the gluten status of cereals, flours, bakery items, processed foods and beverages
- Cross‑contamination verification, e.g. testing for gluten residues on shared equipment, processing lines and in production environments
- Allergen management support
- Rapid turnaround testing, e.g. same‑day or next‑day reporting
Additional services
- Labelling checks and certification
- Guidance on gluten‑free claims, packaging declarations and the correct use of the AOECS crossed‑grain symbol
- Support for audits covering raw materials, suppliers, traceability, non‑conformities and training requirements
- Authenticity testing of product ingredients
- Support with managing positive gluten test results
Legal bases and guidelines
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (LMIV)
- Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Food for infants, young children and for special medical purposes)
- Codex Alimentarius (CODEX STAN 118‑1979)
- AOECS certification requirements
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Would you like to find out more about our testing solutions, or do you need tailored analytical support? Contact us today to get in touch with our experts.