š„ At a gluten-free breakfast in Brussels, AOECS and our partners brought together MEPs, policymakers and industry representatives to call for stronger EU action on coeliac disease. AOECS presented its Manifesto, urging better integration of coeliac patientsā needs into Europeās food and health strategies. The event was co-organised with @Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE) and @FoodDrinkEurope.
AOECS calls for greater transparency in EU food contact materials legislation. Evidence from studies within our network shows measurable gluten migration from certain cereal-based bio-materials. Allergen considerations must be included in the ongoing regulatory revision.
In response to a petition submitted by the Catalan Coeliac Society, the European Commission emphasises that while EU rules on gluten and allergen information are in place, their practical impact depends on effective implementation and enforcement at national level. This serves as a clear reminder that we must continue to put pressure on national legislators to ensure these rules are applied.
š®š¹ Travelling to Italy for the Milano-Cortina Olympic Games? If you live with coeliac disease, you can download the AIC Welcome App ā a visitor version of the Italian Coeliac Associationās app ā to help you find restaurants, cafĆ©s and shops offering safe gluten-free food across Italy. A practical tool for safer dining while travelling. #CoeliacDisease #GlutenFreeTravel #MilanoCortina2026 #AOECS
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.
AOECS hosted its first-ever Gluten-Free Marketplace in Brussels at the 37th Annual Conference ā showcasing 10 innovative gluten-free brands and producers from across Europe. A fantastic opportunity for our coeliac community to connect, taste, and explore the latest in gluten-free innovation. š Interested in joining us next year? Contact us: press@aoecs.org #AOECS #together4coeliacs
The AOECS Annual Conference 2025 is complete! Over 100 delegates met in Brussels to discuss how to improve the lives of people with coeliac disease across Europe. We found 5 priorities for change: earlier diagnosis through screening, better support during care transitions, improved awareness in healthcare and tourism, more collaboration between countries, and fair access to care for coeliacs.
Join us for a special webinar to learn about the first results of Italyās national paediatric screening programme, the first of its kind in the world. The preliminary results show a 2.8 - 2,9% positivity rate for coeliac-specific antibodies, highlighting the potential of this programme to revolutionise early detection and treatment. Register here: https://www.aoecs.org/webinars-events/
š£ Share. Inspire. Empower. Weāre calling all National Coeliac SocietiesāAOECS members & non-membersāto submit your biggest success stories from 2025! š Top 5 featured at #AOECS2025 in Brussels + global showcase. Read more about this on www.aoecs.org #together4coeliacs #celiac2celiac #AOECS #celiacdisease
š¢ AOECS invites submissions for its 4th Call for Scientific Papers on Coeliac Disease ā now with a special focus on hydrolysed products such as gluten-free beer. Don't miss this opportunity to present your research on a global stage. Submit your abstract by 5 September 2025.
Big moment for coeliac rights in the EU šŖšŗš¾ Just two days ago, a petition by the Coeliacs of Catalunya and supported by AOECS, was accepted by the European Parliamentās Petitions Committee!
š Interesting news for the #Coeliac community A petition by Esther Roger from the Catalunyan Coeliac Society has been officially accepted by the European Parliamentās Petitions Committee. It calls for a European Framework Directive on coeliac disease ā including better diagnosis, training, support and access to gluten-free food. AOECS welcomes this initiative for coeliac rights across Europe. šŖ
