The FASTER Act of 2026 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to classify barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens.

The FASTER Act of 2026 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit a report on Celiac disease prevalence, severity of allergic reactions, diagnostic development, prevention methods, risk reduction, and therapeutics. The Food and Drug Administration will revise its Manual of Compliance Policy Guides to reflect these changes. These amendments apply to foods entering interstate commerce one year after the Act's enactment.

The FASTER Act of 2026 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to classify barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens.

The FASTER Act of 2026 amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include barley, rye, and oats as major food allergens. The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit a report on Celiac disease prevalence, severity of allergic reactions, diagnostic development, prevention methods, risk reduction, and therapeutics. The Food and Drug Administration will revise its Manual of Compliance Policy Guides to reflect these changes. These amendments apply to foods entering interstate commerce one year after the Act's enactment.