Crossed Grain Symbol & Licensing
The ‘Crossed Grain’ symbol is both nationally and internationally recognised by those who need to follow a gluten-free diet.
What is the Crossed Grain symbol?
The ‘Crossed Grain’ symbol is both nationally and internationally recognised by those who need to follow a gluten-free diet. Coeliac organisations worldwide widely promote the symbol, thus its familiarity.
The symbol is a gluten-free product certification which represents safety and integrity. It provides consumers with a quick reference point when shopping and facing uncertainty on the gluten-free status of a product.
Benefits Of The Crossed Grain Symbol
- The Crossed Grain symbol product certification provides clarity for someone on a gluten-free diet in an environment where food labels and regulatory changes can be bewildering.
- Use of the Crossed Grain symbol on all approved product packaging, marketing, website, point of sales and promotions.
- Having a distinct symbol of recognition can give your products a competitive edge.
- Premium inclusion of your product in the Coeliac Society’s Food List – a listing at the front of the book plus a second listing highlighting that your product adheres to the highest standards of gluten-free production.
- Premium inclusion of your product in the Coeliac Society’s Food List – a listing at the front of the book plus a second listing highlighting that your product adheres to the highest standards of gluten-free production.
- Announcement of your product’s gluten-free certification on the Coeliac Society’s social media channels.
- Opportunities to be included in Coeliac Society marketing materials as an ambassador for best practice in food production, where applicable.
What Is The Certification Process?
The annual cost of certification depends on the level of projected turnover for the product. This can be calculated easily upon enquiry. The Coeliac Society also offers a 15% discount on your first year, so you can see the benefits directly.
- Yearly Certification cost starting at €500 a year.
- All certified products must be tested annually, using a UKAS or equivalently accredited laboratory, at a cost of €65 per product.
- European certification also requires an annual audit of your production facilities. A half day audit costs €300.
The total initial cost for obtaining a Crossed Grain licence for one product is €865.
For full details, please contact Andrea Murray at the Coeliac Society of Ireland. Andrea can be contacted by email at andrea@coeliac.ie , or telephone 01-8721473.
Brands That Carry The Cross Grain License
