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Gluten Free Alliance

We are working for all people suffering from coeliac disease. We are an umbrella organisation which represent over 300 000 members from 34 European countries.

08/06/2026

AOECS Chair Floris van Overveld reports from CCFL49 in Ottawa, where new guidelines for Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) were adopted. After years of advocacy, cereals containing gluten are now included in the framework, while gluten-free claims and PAL remain clearly separated. It marks an important step towards clearer labelling and safer food choices for coeliac patients worldwide.

AOECS Chair Floris van Overveld reports from CCFL49 in Ottawa, where new guidelines for Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) were adopted. After years of...

07/06/2026

Could coeliac disease affect more than we realise?

One of the most thought-provoking submissions to the AOECS Scientific Book 2025 explored how coeliac disease impacts not only physical health, but also confidence, stability, freedom and overall wellbeing.

The findings suggest that the real-life burden of living gluten-free may often be underestimated.

AOECS is now inviting researchers, clinicians and innovators to submit abstracts for the next Call for Scientific Papers before 30 June 2026. Read more and submit your research here: https://www.aoecs.org/coeliac-disease/call-for-papers/

Could coeliac disease affect more than we realise? One of the most thought-provoking submissions to the AOECS Scientific Book 2025 explored how coeliac...

03/06/2026

Could gluten-free bread one day taste and behave more like traditional wheat bread? Some of the proteins most strongly linked to coeliac disease were removed from the wheat by scientists — and the bread actually became better.

That was one of the remarkable findings presented in the AOECS Scientific Book 2025, where researchers explored how wheat could potentially become less harmful for people with coeliac disease while still producing high-quality bread.

While the research is still at an early stage and does not mean that “safe wheat” is around the corner, it highlights the kind of innovative thinking currently shaping coeliac disease research worldwide.

AOECS is now inviting researchers, clinicians and innovators to submit abstracts for the next Call for Scientific Papers. Read more here: https://www.aoecs.org/coeliac-disease/research/ -books

Some of the proteins most strongly linked to coeliac disease were removed from the wheat — and the bread actually became better. That was one of the...

27/05/2026

🇵🇱 Gluten Off Festival 2026 in Warsaw - Poland's largest gluten-free festival!
Join the biggest gluten-free event in Poland on 13 June 2026 in Warsaw. Discover gluten-free products, expert lectures, cooking demonstrations, health activities, entertainment, and much more — all while celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Polish Coeliac Society. 🎟️ Admission is free, but registration is required: https://www.gofrejestracja.pl/

On 13 June 2026, the Polish Coeliac Society will host Gluten Off Festival, the largest gluten-free...

26/05/2026

On 28 May, AOECS welcomes Mr. Klaus Berend of the European Commission for a free webinar exploring key regulatory and policy developments affecting the coeliac community across Europe.

The regulatory landscape around coeliac disease in Europe is evolving rapidly, and these developments could have a major impact on patients, healthcare access and the future of the gluten-free ecosystem.

Topics include:
• Food safety regulation and consumer protection
• Food contact materials
• NCDs and mental health policy
• Healthcare access and advocacy priorities at EU level

This session offers valuable insight for patient organisations, healthcare professionals, policymakers and anyone working within the gluten-free sector.

Speaker: Klaus Berend, EU Commission Director for Food Safety, Sustainability and InnovationContents: This...

15/05/2026

AOECS convened the first-ever discussion at the European Parliament on gluten-free safety in the catering sector. Policymakers, industry representatives and patient organisations came together to address food accessibility, awareness and safer dining for people with coeliac disease across Europe. A clear message emerged: gluten-free food is not a lifestyle choice, it is a medical necessity.

AOECS convened the first-ever discussion at the European Parliament on gluten-free safety in the catering sector. Policymakers, industry representatives and...

13/05/2026

If you suddenly see buildings, towers, bridges or statues illuminated in green during May, it is likely a symbol to raise awareness of coeliac disease.

May is Coeliac Awareness Month, and in many countries this is marked through the “Shine a Light on Celiac” initiative, where landmarks and public buildings are lit up, often in green, to show support and raise awareness of coeliac disease.

And on Saturday, many European countries mark the international Coeliac Awareness Day.

Shining a light on the global impact of celiac disease - 1% worldwide

12/05/2026

💚 16 May marks International Coeliac Awareness Day.

Don’t forget that you can help raise awareness of coeliac disease by taking part in the Coeliac Day Run 🏃‍♀️.

By registering for this event, you also support our work delivering gluten-free food to coeliacs in crisis areas such as Gaza and Ukraine.

Sign up today here:

AOECS is together with the national coeliac societies around Europe arranging Coeliac Day Virtual Run. It is a pan-European online exercise event which you can join from from May 11th to 17th, 2026. We do this to mark the International Coeliac Day and gluten-free food shipments to regions where coel...

11/05/2026

Last week, AOECS Secretary General Veronica Rubio addressed the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions (PETI) on behalf of coeliac patients across Europe, highlighting inequalities in diagnosis, healthcare support, and access to gluten-free food. The Committee voted to keep Petition No. 1468/2024 on coeliac disease open, calling for continued EU action and greater harmonisation across Member States.

The European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions (PETI) has voted to keep Petition No. 1468/2024 on coeliac disease open, calling for continued EU action and...

07/05/2026

From policy to practice: what does the WHO resolution mean for coeliac disease?

To mark International Coeliac Day, AOECS is hosting a series of free webinars throughout May 2026.

Join this session to understand the implications of the newly adopted WHO resolution on noncommunicable diseases and mental health — and how coeliac organisations can use it to drive recognition, improve care, and influence policy at national level.

Featuring:
Prof. Olimpia Vicentini (Istituto Superiore di Sanità)
Dr Anant Rajnikant Jani (University of Oxford / Heidelberg Institute for Global Health)

🕒 30-minute presentation + live Q&A

To mark International Coeliac Day, AOECS is hosting a series of free webinars throughout May...

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