GFCO Buyer & Distributor Guide

GFCO addresses
critical consumer needs
• Gluten-free consumers will buy
only the products they know
are safe.
• The GFCO symbol reduces the
need for reading labels.
• The GFCO gluten-free standard
is 10 ppm or less, lower than the
level defined by the FDA.
• The GF symbol on packaging
is the symbol that gluten-free
consumers trust.
GFCO creates a
customized package
for you
• Advertising to generate
consumer and business-tobusiness
awareness and sales,
leveraging our large network.
Four Steps to Become Certified Gluten-Free by the
Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO):
1. Complete the Application for all products or facilities to be considered
for certification.
2. Upon review of the application, you will receive a quote for certification
and audit expenses.
a. Audit expenses (estimated inspection and travel) are due before
audit is scheduled.
b. Annual certification fee is based on risk assessment of
ingredients, manufacturing plant and a number of other factors.
GFCO does not assess fees per UPC or unit certified.
3. A GFCO Auditor will conduct an initial visit of the facility to observe
the operations and determine feasibility of certification.
4. A contract is prepared for your company. When accepted, signed and
returned to the GFCO, a certificate is sent.
GFCO is the industry’s choice!
• Press releases distributed to
relevant consumer List Serves
and local or national media,
featured in the GIG Celebrate
Gluten-Free Magazine, or
posted on our site
(www.gfco.org).
• Additional consulting and
marketing services are
available.
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