ISPAM Stakeholder Panel Meeting Book 3-14-17

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

http://www.statcan.gc.ca – Population – July 1, 2013 – 35,158,300

• 1% Celiac Disease = 351,583 • Non-celiac gluten sensitivity = 0.5-13%? • Gluten Sensitivity = up to 4.9 million Canadians

A High Priority Public Health Issue

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