Peru – Congress approves gluten-free food labeling law

The Congress of the Republic approved the law that aims to provide information on gluten-free foods, so that consumers, especially those who suffer from celiac disease, intolerance or allergy to gluten, can make informed consumption decisions.

Law 31881 was published today in the Legal Norms bulletin of the Official Gazette El Peruano. According to the regulation, foods labeled as “gluten free” or “gluten free” must comply with the conditions set forth in the regulation of this law, which will be approved in the next 60 days.