Hello Guys.......
Today I come with different query!!
Its about claims on the packaging/labelling!!
When we are claiming on the label about the product that is "gluten free", "100% natural"and " no added preservatives" and yes "GMO FREE",
1.how can we prove that the these claims are correct???
2.I s it mandatory that we should keep all the documents which prove that the claims are legible.??
3.Methodology of proving them(all 4)
Your comments on this much much appreciated....
Waiting for reply 
Hi SS2010
Ive been offline so I missed this one...
Claims...
Gluten free. This is easy. The standards are no gluten detected for a gluten free claim. You will need to test every batch to determine the presence of gluten using an approved test kit. (Aust levels are <5ppm). You will need to keep records of all testing and the results. If you are using the rapid test kit it will be Detected/not detected. If you are using an elisa micro well system you will need to keep the files from the plate reader and record the ppm of gluten detected. The biggest risk is cross contamination and hidden/undeclared allergens. Also if you test in house for your food safety program you will need to get external lab test results validations .
100% natural. You will need evidence from your ingredient supplier of the status of the ingredient. If any GM varieties of the ingredient exist you will need to have evidence that you are using a NON GM variety. If it is a plant based then DNA testing will validate, if you are using flavours etc it will need to be proven that the origin is a natural source.
One way of ensuring no GM is to use organic certified product as that is the only way I have found to be confident that the supply is natural (organic producers must have this evidence to maintain certification)
No added preservatives. Again most are salt based, so metal levels (Sodium Potassium etc) are a good indicator, as well as batch sheets, ingredient listings etc.
All records will unfortunatly in Australia, because of the time a litigant has to persue legal action, will really be required to be kept for 10 years. I know others will argue this is too long a time frame, but I suggest a look at food standards and trade practices act will confirm worst case senario is 10 years.
Cosmo