The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) wraps up Celiac Awareness Month
GIG's year-round efforts designed to educate and support those living gluten-free
The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), the leader in the certification of gluten-free products and food services, has issued its State of GIG report in conjunction with Celiac Awareness Month, recognized every year during the month of May. The report recounts the non-profit organization's extensive efforts to positively affect the quality of life for those living gluten-free. While Celiac Awareness Month is a time of unification, collaboration and togetherness for those with celiac disease and for the gluten-free community, GIG recognizes a continuous effort is required to fulfill the needs of those living gluten free. Since 1974, GIG has been empowering the gluten-free community through consumer support, advocacy and education to make sure that celiac and gluten intolerance-awareness is something that is recognized throughout the year.
In addition to its outreach efforts, more than a decade ago GIG created the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), a program that has become a global leader in the verification of quality, integrity, and safety of gluten-free products. The certification label of the GFCO program stands as the symbol of trust for the gluten-free community and can be found on more than 40,000 gluten-free products worldwide. To assure that food service locations are held to the same standards as manufacturers of products, GIG also founded the Gluten Free Food Service program (GFFS) to help establish best practices for facilities offering gluten-free options.