Gluten Testing Services | FDA Compliance & ELISA Analysis

Celiac disease impacts approximately 1% of the global population, with millions more choosing gluten-free diets for wellness reasons. This has created a $7+ billion global gluten-free market — but also intensified regulatory scrutiny and consumer expectations for transparency. Food brands making "gluten-free" claims face FDA enforcement risk, cross-contamination liability, and retailer documentation requirements. Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services offers comprehensive gluten testing services that help brands validate compliance with FDA standards and protect consumer trust.

THE CHALLENGE

Meeting FDA Gluten-Free Standards in a High-Stakes Market

The FDA's gluten-free labeling rule (21 CFR 101.91) requires that products bearing a "gluten-free" claim contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten from wheat, barley, and rye. This threshold protects individuals with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, but it places significant responsibility on manufacturers to prevent cross-contamination during sourcing, production, and packaging.

Brands face multiple compliance challenges:

Regulatory Pressure

FDA enforcement actions, warning letters, and mandatory recalls for products exceeding 20 ppm or making unsupported gluten-free claims.

Cross-Contamination Risk

Shared production lines, ingredient suppliers, and storage facilities can introduce gluten into products formulated to be gluten-free.

Consumer Trust

Celiac and gluten-sensitive consumers rely on accurate labeling — false claims erode brand reputation and trigger social media backlash.

Retailer Requirements

Major retailers (Whole Foods, Target, Amazon) require third-party test documentation to support gluten-free claims before granting shelf space.

Without validated testing, brands risk regulatory action, product holds, and loss of consumer confidence in a market where transparency is non-negotiable.

BV SOLUTIONS

Bureau Veritas Gluten Testing Services

Bureau Veritas provides quantitative gluten testing for food products, dietary supplements, and ingested consumer goods at our Buffalo, New York location. Our testing services help brands validate compliance with FDA gluten-free testing requirements and support gluten-free claim substantiation with scientific evidence.

ELISA Gluten Testing Methodology

 At Bureau Veritas, we offer an Elisa test that quantifies the amount of gluten present in your product from wheat, barley and rye sources, down to a level of 2.5ppm.

Our team of experts utilizes advanced Elisa techniques and industry-leading testing methodologies to evaluate the safety and compliance of your products, by offering a quantitative test that can support your gluten-free claims.

What We Test

Our gluten testing services cover the full range of products and sample types:

Finished Products

  • Food products (bakery, snacks, sauces, beverages, prepared meals)
  • Dietary supplements (capsules, tablets, powders, liquids)
  • Ingested consumer goods (toothpaste, lip balm, oral care)

Raw Ingredients

  • Flours and starches
  • Grains and seeds
  • Flavors and seasonings
  • Protein isolates and hydrolysates

Note on gluten-free certification: Bureau Veritas provides laboratory testing services that generate quantitative gluten test data to support your gluten-free claims. We do not issue gluten-free certification marks or seals. Brands seeking third-party certification (such as GFCO) should contact the certifying body directly; our test reports can support those certification applications.

BENEFITS

Benefits of Partnering with Bureau Veritas

FDA Compliance Confidence

Validate that your products meet the FDA's <20 ppm gluten-free standard with quantitative ELISA testing recognized by regulatory authorities.

Brand Protection

Reduce the risk of recalls, warning letters, and consumer trust erosion through proactive gluten testing and cross-contamination monitoring.

Market Access

Meet retailer documentation requirements and support gluten-free product positioning with third-party test reports and certificates of analysis.

WHY BUREAU VERITAS

Why Bureau Veritas for Gluten Testing

Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services brings over three decades of experience in testing, inspection, and certification for consumer goods. Our Buffalo, New York laboratory offers advanced ELISA capabilities tailored to the unique requirements of gluten-free claim substantiation.

35+

Years of CPS expertise

15

Global laboratories

100K+

Test reports annually

12K+

Technical specialists worldwide

Our team utilizes FDA-recognized ELISA methodologies and maintains ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for key testing scopes. We work with food brands, co-packers, private label manufacturers, and dietary supplement companies of all sizes to deliver testing solutions that support regulatory compliance, quality control, and consumer safety.

Note: The Bureau Veritas Buffalo, New York location is not FDA-registered. If your services require FDA registration, our Milford, Ohio and Knoxville, Tennessee facilities are FDA-registered and ready to assist. Contact us for details.

GET STARTED

Ready to Validate Your Gluten-Free Claims?

Contact our gluten testing specialists to discuss your FDA compliance, cross-contamination monitoring, and claim substantiation needs.