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Topics: International

  • AOECS opens its 38th Annual Conference in Amsterdam

    The 38th AOECS Annual Conference opens on 9 October, 2026 in Amsterdam, bringing together patient organisations, researchers and industry representatives to strengthen international cooperation, share scientific advances and shape the future of coeliac care.

    Marc Vervuurt, Member of Parliament in the Netherlands, speaking at a podium during the opening of the 38th AOECS Annual Conf
  • Report from Ottawa: A milestone for coeliac disease and gluten labelling

    AOECS Chair Floris van Overveld reports from CCFL49 in Ottawa, where new guidelines for Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL) were adopted. After years of advocacy, cereals containing gluten are now included in the framework, while gluten-free claims and PAL remain clearly separated. It marks an important step towards clearer labelling and safer food choices for coeliac patients worldwide.

    AOECS Chair Floris van Overveld representing AOECS at CCFL49 in Ottawa, Canada.