WELCOME TO AOECS
Uniting and empowering coeliac societies in Europe and beyond.
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.
News
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- 16th January 2026
- 2 min read
AOECS will be represented at the 35th PreventCD Progress Meeting, taking place on 22 January 2026 at the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) in the Netherlands. This participation reflects our commitment to staying closely connected to scientific research.
- 21st November 2025
- 2 min read
AOECS is proud to support the Digestive Health Manifesto 2025, developed during the Digestive Health Roundtable at UEG Week 2025 in Berlin. A core message running throughout the manifesto is the call to embed the patient voice at every level of healthcare, policy, and research.
- 7th November 2025
- 3 min read
AOECS hosted its first-ever Gluten-Free Marketplace in Brussels at the 37th Annual Conference — showcasing ten innovative gluten-free brands and producers from across Europe and beyond. A fantastic opportunity for our coeliac community to connect, taste, and explore the latest in gluten-free innovation.
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.