Compliance - Why we are 'The Oats You Can Trust!'

Our Commitment to you
It is important to us here at GK Gluten Free Foods that we provide Australian consumers with oats that are free from contamination from the gluten that is found in wheat, rye and barley.

To ensure that we are providing you with “The Oats You Can Trust” we partner with our approved network of Australian farmers who follow the Global Oats Protocol growing clean, uncontaminated oats. Their oats are uniquely grown using minimal impact growing techniques and crop exclusion zones, and are processed in facilities that are free from the contamination from the gluten found in wheat, rye, spelt and barley grains.

Australian Labelling Laws
Current labelling laws in Australia and New Zealand restrict us from labelling any product that contains oats as gluten-free. Other countries around the world have different labelling laws that apply to uncontaminated oats.

Testing
Each batch of oats is independently tested by Symbio in Brisbane. The gluten test from Symbio is reported as <3ppm as this is the level of quantification for their testing. They use the R-biopharm test kit for gluten, which uses an antigen-antibody reaction to determine gluten levels.  <3ppm effectively equates to ‘0’ or nil gluten detected.  

Note: 2015 updates to the labelling laws now allow us to label GF Oats products as “Low Gluten”. Low Gluten simply means <20ppm which still doesn’t represent the purity of our product.

'Wheat free' Oats also does NOT represent the purity of our oats. As there is no formal definition of what 'Wheat free' means, it can be presumed that they are NOT free from Rye or Barley. We consider this to be a serious problem for customers.

ANZAC Biscuits
It is a requirement of Veterans Affairs that any product that carries the word ANZAC for commercial purposes be approved. We are pleased to inform all our customers that we have done this. The letter of Approval received by Veterans Affairs can be viewed here. 

FAQ’S
We appreciate that customers have many questions regarding this product and the branding as it can be confusing when we are unable to completely communicate the true representation of these oats due to labelling restrictions.

 


GF Oats Environmental Policy

At GF Oats Australia, we believe in making responsible choices that support our customers, our community, and the environment.

As a family-owned Australian business, we understand the importance of reducing our environmental impact through practical, everyday actions across our warehouse and office operations.

Our Environmental Commitments

Reducing Waste

We are committed to reducing waste wherever possible by:

  • Minimising unnecessary packaging and materials.
  • Recycling cardboard, paper, and other suitable materials generated through our operations.
  • Managing stock carefully to reduce avoidable product waste.
  • Reviewing our processes regularly to identify opportunities for improvement.

Responsible Warehouse Operations

Our warehouse practices are focused on protecting our products while reducing unnecessary waste by:

  • Maintaining efficient storage and handling processes.
  • Minimising damaged stock through careful product management.
  • Continuously improving our operational practices to reduce resource use.

Energy and Resource Efficiency

We aim to use resources responsibly by:

  • Reducing unnecessary energy consumption in our warehouse and office.
  • Encouraging mindful use of electricity, water, paper, and workplace resources.
  • Using digital processes where practical to reduce paper usage.

Responsible Purchasing

Where possible, GF Oats considers environmental impacts when selecting products, services, and workplace supplies by:

  • Choosing practical and responsible solutions that reduce unnecessary waste.
  • Supporting suppliers and partners who share our commitment to responsible business practices.

Our Commitment to Improvement

We recognise that sustainability is an ongoing journey. GF Oats is committed to continuously reviewing and improving our practices to reduce our environmental impact while continuing to deliver high-quality gluten-free oats to our customers.

Through small, consistent actions, we aim to make a positive difference for our customers, our community, and the environment.