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- 28th April 2025
- 1 min read
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.
- 27th April 2025
- 2 min read
Association of European Coeliac Societies is arranging Coeliac Day Virtual Run together with our member national coeliac societies. Join the challenge and walk, run or cycle for coeliacs in Ukraine between May 12-18.
- 14th April 2025
- 2 min read
A petition by Esther Roger Director General of the Catalunyan Coeliac Society has been officially accepted by the European Parliament’s Petitions Committee. It calls for a European Framework Directive on coeliac disease — including better diagnosis, training, support and access to gluten-free food. AOECS welcomes this milestone for coeliac rights across Europe.
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.