As I am a graphic designer and I am coeliac, or also spelled celiac, I have noticed that there seems to be a need for some standardization of the Gluten Free symbol. Some companies use the Coeliac UK symbol and others don’t. Perhaps the ones that use the CUK symbol are registered. Some simply say Gluten Free where others also have a symbol. Supermarket own brands have different symbols, which is understandable, but wouldn’t it be better if they all used the same symbol?
Even with a GF symbol, I still check the ingredients. I’m not expecting independent butchers or restaurants to use a symbol. A simple GF on a menu is enough, but with GF food that comes in packaging it should have a uniform GF symbol.
A Nutrition & Diet Resources UK leaflet states that: "Foods labelled 'Gluten Free' are suitable for all people with coeliac disease. Only foods that contain 20 parts per million (ppm) or less of gluten can be labelled as gluten free. The Crossed Grain symbol certifies products are gluten free and suitable for a gluten free diet."
But this still is a grey area. Should I only consume food products that use the crossed symbol?
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