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The GFCO certification mark is the absolute property of the Gluten Intolerance Group and shall not be used by any other person without the express permission of GIG. As the owners and operators of the GFCO gluten-free certification scheme, neither GIG nor GFCO themselves, nor any company they are affiliated with, are involved in the manufacture, sale, or supply of any goods of the kind certified.  \nThe Gluten Intolerance Group released the GFCO Standard rev. 2024 on June 1, 2024 , with an effective date of December 1 , 2024. The GFCO Standard rev. 2024 replaces the previous GFCO Standard rev. 2020. The Standard gives GIG’s requirements for GFCO gluten-free certification.  \nThe GFCO Standard defines the practices required to certify Gluten-Free food products, beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) , nutritionals/supplements, and personal care Products, and to use the GFCO logo on those products.  \nThe GFCO certification body is accredited to ISO/IEC 17065, Requirements for Bodies Certifying Products, Processes, and Services.  \nThis Manual contains the GFCO certification elements that apply to all applicants and certification holders.  \nAny changes to the policies and requirements in this document will be communicated to all GFCO certification holders with a minimum of 30-day’s notice before taking effect.  \nGluten Intolerance Group (GIG) of North America  \nCopyright © 2021  \nAll rights reserved. Users of this Manual and the associated documents are reminded that copyright subsists in all Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) publications and software. No part of this Manual may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of GIG, except in the case of specific noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law, if any. The use of material in print form or in computer software programs to be used commercially, with or without payment, or in commercial contracts is subject to the payment of a royalty. GIG may vary this policy at any time.  \nCare should be taken to ensure that material used is from the current edition of the GFCO Certification Standard and that it is updated whenever the Certification Standard is amended or revised. The date of the Certification Standard should therefore be clearly identified.  \nGluten Intolerance Group®️ is a Washington nonprofit corporation with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3)  \nof Title 26 of the United States Code.  \nSuggestions for improvements to this Manual and the GFCO Certification Standard are encouraged from all parties. Send written comments to GIG at 4250 Martin Way E, Suite 105, PMB 190, Olympia, WA 98516-5317.  \nTable of Contents  \n1. Definitions Used in this Manual  \n2. The Certification Process  \n3. Applying for Certification  \na.  GFCO Standard Training  \nb. Register with GFCO  \nc. Preparing to Apply  \nd.  Certification Scope  \ni.  Certification Contracts or Licensing Agreements  \nii.  The Certification Applicant  \niii. Audited Plants  \ne.  The GFCO Application  \nf.  The Product and Ingredient List  \ng.  The Certification Quote  \n4. The Audit Process  \na.  Pre-Assessment Audits  \nb. Certification Audit Scheduling  \nc.  The Certification Audit Agenda  \nd.  The Certification Audit Report  \ne.  Non-Conformances and Corrective Actions  \n5. The Certification Decision  \na.  The Certification Decision  \nb.  The Certification Contract  \nc.  The Certificate  \n6. Maintaining Certification  \na. Packaging Approval and Use of the GFCO Logo  \nb.  Surveillance Audits","cbCaiv0FFayfyPuB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv0FFayfyPuB","pdf",1100265,77,"English","# Introduction\n# Definitions Used in this Manual\n# The Certification Process\n## Applying for Certification\n## The Audit Process\n## The Certification Decision\n# Maintaining Certification\n## Packaging Approval and Use of the GFCO Logo\n## Surveillance Audits\n## Testing\n# Changes to the Certification\n# General Policies\n# Additional Information\n## The GFCO Certification Standard\n# Annex A – GFCO Fee Schedule\n# Revision History","[{\"question\":\"What organization owns and operates GFCO and the certification mark?\",\"answer\":\"The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) owns and operates the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO) and all rights to the certification mark displayed on the first page of the document.\"},{\"question\":\"Which GFCO standard revisions are referenced and when are they effective?\",\"answer\":\"The Gluten Intolerance Group released the GFCO Standard rev. 2024 on June 1, 2024, with an effective date of December 1, 2024, replacing GFCO Standard rev. 2020.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the manual handle approval and use of the GFCO logo and ongoing certification?\",\"answer\":\"Maintaining Certification includes packaging approval and use of the GFCO logo, surveillance audits, testing, notification of out-of-spec product and recalls, and proficiency testing.\"}]","GFCO Manual - Rev. 2025.1 - Certification and Audit Process | PDF",27]