For Food Businesses
Why Certify?
Certifying your packaged food products with the Crossed Grain Trademark not only demonstrates your commitment to gluten-free safety but also opens up new markets and enhances consumer trust. Products bearing this trademark are instantly recognizable to the millions of consumers who rely on it for safe, gluten-free food options. Join the ranks of leading brands that have already benefited from this globally respected certification.
The Crossed Grain Trademark license package includes:
- License to use the Crossed Grain Trademark on all approved product packaging, marketing, website, point of sales and promotions.
- Announcement of certification in our monthly e-newsletter and social media channels.
- Opportunity for sponsorship of the Celiac Disease Foundation for additional marketing and networking activities.
- Inclusion of all products listed as “Crossed Grain certified” at Eat! Gluten-Free at celiac.org and the Eat! Gluten-Free mobile app.
- Certificate of license.
The certification lasts for a full year with an annual re-certification fee based upon turnover and exports of the certified gluten-free products.
How to Get Certified
The Crossed Grain Trademark certification process is designed with your business in mind. Our streamlined process ensures minimal disruption to your operations while delivering maximum value.
- Application: Contact us at [email protected] to request our application form.
- Documentation: Provide necessary documents, including ingredient lists and manufacturing processes, to the Celiac Disease Foundation.
- Audit*: Undergo an audit to the AOECS Standard for Gluten-Free Foods completed by a third party auditor.
- Approval: Submit audit and gluten analysis certificates to the Celiac Disease Foundation for contract signing and Crossed Grain Trademark license issue.
- Packaging Verification: Product packaging verified and approved by the Celiac Disease Foundation.
- Annual Renewal: Undergo annual audit to AOECS Standard for Gluten-Free Foods by a third party auditor and submit certificates to the Celiac Disease Foundation.
*Audit process covers raw materials & ingredients, cleaning & handling, product testing, storage, packaging, staff & factory checks, and complaints & recalls.