For the 1 in 100 Canadians with celiac disease, food safety isn’t just about avoiding bacteria or cooking meat to the right temperature — it’s about eliminating gluten, a protein that can trigger serious health consequences even in trace amounts.
This World Food Safety Day (June 7), we’re shining a light on how gluten-free food safety is being protected behind the scenes — through BRCGS Gluten-Free certification.
Gluten-free products line our grocery store shelves — but not all of them are created equal. For those managing celiac disease, living gluten-free isn’t a lifestyle choice or trend. It’s a matter of autoimmune response, intestinal damage, and long-term health.
Cross-contact, mislabelling, and lax production standards can all lead to accidental exposure — which is why true food safety must include gluten control.
Managed by our partners at BRCGS, the Global Standard Gluten-Free is a science-based, globally recognized certification system that audits not just the product, but the entire facility. That means ongoing, third-party inspections of sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, and storage — far beyond just testing a single item.
When you see the Celiac Canada trademark, you know that brand has gone the extra mile for safety.
Celiac Canada proudly endorses BRCGS’ Gluten-Free certification because it aligns with our mission to protect and support people living with celiac disease. We don’t just want “gluten- free” to be a label — we want it to mean something you can trust.
We work closely with BRCGS to ensure that certified brands uphold the highest standards and that Canadians with celiac disease have safe choices on the shelves.
“When I was first diagnosed, reading labels felt overwhelming and confusing. I wasn’t sure which products I could trust, and that made shopping stressful and scary. Seeing the Celiac Canada trademark on a product gives me confidence—it means the food has been carefully checked from start to finish. It’s like a safety net for someone still learning the ropes of living gluten-free.”
— Lia Champ, Celiac Canada community member (newly diagnosed)
Gluten-free certification with BRCGS isn’t just a symbol. It’s a promise.
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