Can biodegradeable food packages contaminate gluten free food? Three studies conducted by three different national coeliac societies indicate this. For the time being, coeliacs should avoid packages derived from gluten-containing cereals. AOECS invites to a webinar on this topic on February 7th, 2023. Follow link to save a seat.
In a recently published study scientists discovered a 75% underdiagnosis of coeliac disease in what the researchers describe as the largest yet screening study of coeliac disease with biopsy-confirmed diagnoses and dietary intervention.
AOECS is hiring! We are looking for a Scientific Manager with a drive for results, the ability to build relations and rapport as well as having experience in account management. Part-time, work from home. Read more about the position on our website.
We have a stand at the Free From Food Expo in Amsterdam on November 22-23. Our aim is to give safe gluten free food a home on every table. To achieve this AOECS needs to collaborate with food business operators that manufacture, supply and distribute food to consumers. Please visit us and learn more on how we do this.
For the 34th time over 100 delegates met in Lisbon between September 15-18th on the annual AOECS General Assembly to discuss how to improve life for people with coeliac disease.
AOECS - Gluten Free Alliance starts training sessions for food auditors to give them a good understanding of the new AOECS Standard 3.0. This new version will become mandatory for all companies licenced with the Crossed Grain Trademark as of January 1st, 2023.
AOECS is now introducing a new version of the AOECS Standard for Gluten-Free Foods. This version supersedes the previous old version and becomes binding by January 1st, 2023. See our webinar presenting the changes.
A recent study show that governmental support to people with coeliac disease varies a lot from country to country in Europe.
Latvian Coeliac Society for the ninth year organized the traditional summer camp in July 2022 for coeliac children. This year also Ukranians families was able to participate with financial support from AOECS.
AOECS launches Gluten Free Alliance and updates the Crossed Grain Trademark and AOECS Standard
Participants from over 16 European countries participated in the Coeliac Day Run collecting funds to support coeliacs affected by the war in Ukraine.
The American association Celiac Disease Foundation appoints Dr. Joseph A. Murray for the prize Excellence in Celiac Disease Research. The prize winner donates all winnings to AOECS Central Emergency Fund.
