Crossed Grain Symbol & Licensing
Why It’s Important Your Brand Has It
The ‘Crossed Grain’ symbol is both nationally and internationally recognised by those who need to follow a gluten-free diet and the Coeliac Society of Ireland are here to make getting your certification as easily as possible.
In Ireland it is estimated that there are 450,000 people who will directly benefit, for medical reasons, from the inclusion of the Crossed Grain symbol as part of your branding. Additionally, there are many more who are choosing to live a gluten free lifestyle who will be cognisant of the significance of the mark.
As the population continues to grow and there is more prevalence of Coeliac disease and gluten intolerance amongst the population this symbol and certification is becoming more relevant than ever before.
For more information about the Crossed Grain symbol contact frances@coeliac.ie
What Is The Certification Process?
The Coeliac Society of Ireland are here to help you achieve your certification as seamlessly, timely and efficiently as possible. We will help you navigate the process and advise you along the way to ensure that your brand achieves the recognition it deserves amongst those who need it most. The Coeliac Society also offers a 15% discount on your first year, so you can see the benefits directly.
- The annual cost of certification depends on the level of projected turnover for the product. This can be calculated easily upon enquiry.
- Yearly Certification cost starting at €500 a year.
- All certified products must be tested using an accredited laboratory.
- European certification also requires an annual audit of your production facilities. A half day audit costs €300.
Fitz Scientific have one of the most extensive scopes of accreditation for food micro and chemistry testing in Ireland.
Fitz Scientific offer Nutritional Group 1 & 2 testing on food products. Tests including Fat, Protein, Carbohydrate (Sugars), Energy including Calories, Sodium and other trace elements are available at our state-of-the-art food laboratory in Drogheda. We have also recently added Fatty acid profiles including Omega 3, 6& 9 profiles to our accreditation scope. We are constantly adding tests to our scope of analysis. Just this year we have added Gluten testing on food to our range.
For more information on our food testing services visit our website.
