FDA's gluten-free labeling rule requires that products bearing the claim contain fewer than 20 parts per million of gluten. Importers should obtain third-party laboratory test results from the foreign manufacturer and retain them as part of their Foreign Supplier Verification Program records, as FDA may request this documentation during an admissibility review or inspection.

Breakfast cereals labeled as USDA Organic must be certified by a USDA-accredited certifying agent, and the foreign producer must appear on the USDA's list of certified organic operations. Importers are responsible for verifying the certification is current and that the product's ingredients and processing comply with the National Organic Program standards; misuse of the organic seal can result in civil penalties.