05/13/2026
We are grateful to for his leadership of the FDA.
Congratulations to Kyle Diamantas on being named Acting Commissioner of the
We have gotten to know Kyle because of Jax's FDA Citizen Petition to require the labeling of Barley, Rye and Oats as Major Food Allergens. Kyle has listened to Jax's common sense solution. Kyle understands how 87 other countries require the labeling of Barley, Rye and Oats, and that the U.S. is so far behind.
Before taking on this role, Kyle served as the FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, where he oversaw nutrition and food policy, food safety, inspections. Kyle has been instrumental in efforts to remove petroleum-based artificial dyes from food products.
In addition, Kyle has also been working on a new definition of ultra-processed foods. This is important to the Celiac community! Since Gluten is not yet declared as a Major Food Allergen in the United States, Celiacs have been forced to rely on products that are voluntarily labeled Gluten Free. Often times, these products are ultra-processed foods that have been specifically created to be marketed in a premium marketplace of high-priced Gluten Free food items.
Kyle has also championed the new Dietary Guidelines that flipped the food pyramid and encourages Americans to eat real food!
Why is this announcement important?
Because the FDA Commissioner plays a major role in decisions that impact the health of every American, including 3.3 million Americans with Celiac Disease.
Dr. Makary set the table on new gluten labeling requirements when he said, "People with celiac disease or gluten sensitives have had to tiptoe around food, and are often forced to guess about their food options. We encourage all stakeholders to share their experiences and data to help us develop policies that will better protect Americans and support healthy food choices."
We look forward to working with Kyle to have the FDA issue rulemaking to require the labeling of Barley, Rye and Oats as Major Food Allergens!
