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- 8th May 2025
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Registration for AOECS Annual Conference 2025 is now open. Register before 1 June to enjoy the early bird price. The conference is held in Brussels, Belgium between 17-18 October. Friday is open to visitors, while Saturday is reserved for AOECS members.
- 2nd May 2025
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On 7 June, the 3rd International Celiac Congress will take place in Batumi, in the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Georgia. The event is organised by the Georgian National Association of Celiac Disease and supported by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs of Adjara.
- 28th April 2025
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To mark International Coeliac Day, AOECS is arranging a series of free webinars throughout the month of May 2025. In this webinar series, we invite specialists to present the latest trends and discoveries on coeliac disease.
What we do
Firstly, we care.
We strive for the best possible safety, availability and consistent labelling of foods and products suitable for people intolerant to gluten.
The resources you need.
We coordinate the exchange of information related coeliac disease, encouraging skill and knowledge sharing, particularly among new and developing Coeliac Societies.
Supporting our members
We represent our members at an international level, particularly with respect to European legislation, policy development and fostering multi-national research projects.
Gluten Free Certification
The Crossed Grain Trademark is widely recognised as a source of trust and reassurance that a product is safe to eat. Our Europe wide licensing system means that one trademark license gives producers and retailers the right to use the Crossed Grain Trademark on their gluten free sales in over 30 European countries.
Find out moreAbout coeliac disease
1 in 100 people are estimated to suffer from coeliac disease in Europe. Applying that ratio, it can be assumed that more than 7 million people are affected by coeliac disease across Europe, with only approximately 25% of those actually receiving a diagnosis. Coeliac disease can present with a wide range of mild to very severe symptoms with the only treatment being a strict daily gluten free diet.
Read moreCurious about what coeliac disease is? Watch this short film that explains the facts.
The film was created as a part of the international collaboration Focus IN CD.