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- 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.
- 11th April 2025
- 2 min read
The EU4Health Civil Society Alliance urges in an open letter President Ursula von der Leyen to immediately adopt the 2025 EU4Health Work Plan and guarantee full-year operational funding for civil society organisations under existing agreements. The continued delay threatens vital public health initiatives and undermines the stability of organisations essential to delivering EU health objectives.
- 7th March 2025
- 2 min read
This is a presentation shouldn't miss. In this recorded talk, Professor Detlef Schuppan explores cutting-edge pharmacological therapies for coeliac disease, offering a comprehensive overview of novel treatment approaches that could transform disease management for those who continue to suffer despite dietary restrictions.
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.