Gluten-Free CPGs: Master Compliance, Simplify Operations.
Streamline allergen controls, co-packer management, and FSMA 204 compliance for your gluten-free brand.
Apply as Design Partner →The operational challenges Gluten-Free CPG Brands face:
Managing strict allergen cross-contamination protocols.
Ensuring co-packer adherence to gluten-free standards.
Documenting lot traceability for compliance audits.
How Guidance solves this
One platform connecting every operational workflow your brand needs.
End-to-End Lot Traceability
Track every ingredient and finished product lot instantly, critical for swift allergen recall management and audit readiness.
Seamless Co-Packer Oversight
Ensure your co-packers meet strict gluten-free protocols with integrated management and real-time data sharing.
FSMA 204 Compliance Ready
Automate and simplify all necessary record-keeping to meet stringent FSMA 204 requirements effortlessly.
Precise Inventory Management
Accurately manage and segregate gluten-free ingredients and finished goods, preventing cross-contamination risks.
“Built by the CEO of Claros Farm, Guidance was created to master the complex operational challenges faced by specialty CPG brands like yours.”
Common questions from Gluten-Free CPG Brands
How does Guidance help manage gluten cross-contamination risk?
Guidance's robust lot traceability and inventory management features allow you to track and segregate ingredients, minimizing cross-contamination risks. It provides clear visibility into your supply chain.
Can Guidance integrate with my co-packer's systems?
Guidance is designed to streamline co-packer management, enabling better communication and data sharing. While direct integration depends on their systems, it centralizes oversight for easier compliance.
Is Guidance compliant with gluten-free certification requirements?
Guidance provides the comprehensive documentation and traceability required to support your gluten-free certification audits. It helps maintain the records needed to prove compliance.
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Apply as Design Partner →The Operational Demands of Gluten-Free Certification
Selling a product as "gluten-free" is not just a marketing claim, it is a regulatory commitment. Under FDA regulations, a product labeled gluten-free must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten. Maintaining this standard requires rigorous supplier management, co-packer controls, and lot-level traceability.
Supplier Certificate Management
Every ingredient in a gluten-free product must be verified as gluten-free by the supplier. This means collecting and maintaining Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) that include gluten testing results for every lot of every ingredient. If a supplier's certificate expires or a new lot is received without a CoA, you cannot legally use that ingredient in your gluten-free product.
Dedicated Facilities and Shared Lines
The most common source of gluten contamination is shared equipment. If your co-packer runs wheat-containing products on the same line as your gluten-free products, you must verify that their allergen changeover and cleaning procedures are sufficient to bring gluten levels below 20 ppm. This requires documented cleaning validation, not just a verbal assurance.
Traceability for Contamination Events
If a gluten contamination event occurs, whether from a supplier substitution or a co-packer error, you must be able to identify every finished good affected within hours. Guidance's lot traceability system links every raw ingredient lot code to every finished good batch, enabling you to execute a targeted recall rather than pulling your entire inventory.
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