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AOECS requests clarifications from the European Commission regarding a modification of the regulation for use of additives in food

AOECS seeks clarification on EU Food additive regulation changes

AOECS seeks clarification from the European Commission on a proposed change in Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. This is a key piece of legislation within the European Union that governs the use of food additives (e.g. that can replace gluten). AOECS accepts the suggested change, but the main concern is if the current rules remain unchanged despite a new categorization.

Gluten can migrate from food contact materials into gluten-free food

European Commission to revise European Food Contact Material regulations

Three independent studies from Coeliac Societies revealed gluten can migrate from food contact materials into gluten-free food. European Commission now assures ongoing preparatory efforts toward revising European Food Contact Material regulations to enhance consumer information, including labeling requirements and stricter rules on substance migration into food.

Secretary General Veronica Rubio and AOECS Chair of the Board Tunde Koltai at European Patient Forum Leadership Meeting on Artificial Intelligence

AOECS Participate in European Patient Forum Meeting on Artificial Intelligence

As artificial intelligence is being more widely used in healthcare, AOECS needs to stay alert to future developments. This became evident when Veronica Rubio, Secretary General of the Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS), and Tunde Koltai, Chair of the Board, attended the European Patient Forum Leadership Meeting centered on Artificial Intelligence on April 13th, 2024.

Volunteers preparing a gluten-free food shipment in a wintry Kyiv. Photo: Ukrainian Coeliac Society

Urgent appeal to alleviate severe gluten-free food shortage in Ukraine

🚨 Urgent Appeal 🚨 The shortage of gluten-free products in Ukraine persists. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ With most gluten-free food producers lost, coeliacs depend on shipments funded by the AOECS Emergency Fund. Your support can make a difference! 🀝 Please consider donating to aid coeliac Ukrainians in need. πŸ™πŸ’™ Donate now: https://bit.ly/3v0qMk4 #SupportUkraine #together4coeliacs #AOECSEmergencyFund

National Association of Celiacs of Georgia Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Successful Gluten-Free Expo

National Association of Celiacs of Georgia Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Successful Gluten-Free Expo

The National Association of Celiacs of Georgia (GNCA), the newest affiliate member of the Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS), marked its first anniversary with a pioneering gluten-free expo in Tbilisi. The event garnered widespread attention and participation from key stakeholders, making it a resounding success.

No added nutritional value in following a gluten-free diet unless you have to

AOECS Scientific Research eBook reveals: No nutritional advantage to following a gluten-free diet unless you have to

There is a belief that gluten-free products are healthier than gluten-containing thereby leading people to eat a gluten-free diet despite not having to. However, research presented in the new AOECS Scientific Research eBook shows that gluten-free food gives no added nutritional value and in some cases even is less healthy than equivalent gluten-containing products.

MicroRNA as biomarkers of coeliac disease

AOECS Scientific Research eBook reveals: Invasive biopsy might soon not be needed to diagnose coeliac disease

Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) are small RNA molecules that are found in the bloodstream and other bodily fluids. Research presented in AOECS Scientific Research eBook reveals that miRNA could be used as a biomarker of coeliac disease. This could replace discomforting intestinal biopsy as a diagnosis tool for detecting coeliac disease.

Healthy intestinal villius

AOECS Scientific Research eBook reveals: Coeliacs adhering to a gluten-free diet still experience symptoms

Coeliac disease affects millions of individuals worldwide, causing adverse reactions to gluten consumption. Often people are unaware of suffering from this condition but even if you are diagnosed it can diminish your quality of life research in the new AOECS Scientific Research eBook reveals. Read more about this in the AOECS Scientific eBook just released.

AOECS board. From the left: Linus Engqvist Richert, Sweden; Katre Trofimov, Estonia; Hilary Croft, UK; Tunde Koltai, Hungary; Susanna Tavares, Portugal; Floris van Overveld, Netherlands; Gill Brennan, Ireland

AOECS Annual Conference - United for a better future for people with Celiac Disease

The Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS) successfully held its Celiac Annual Conference and 35th General Assembly in Athens, Greece on September 2-5. Two celiac societies from Georgia and Israel have been accepted as AOECS affiliate members. The event was elegantly hosted by the Hellenic Coeliac Society and over 130 participants met over two days in Athens.

Help us influence the food makers to make the gluten free food you want

Help us influence food producers - answer our survey before Friday, September 29th, 2023

Answer our survey and influence food producers. Open until Friday, September 29th, 2023.

AOECS General Assembly opens for visitors on Friday November 3rd, 2023

AOECS opens up the General Assembly Conference for the public

For the first time ever you can visit the AOECS General Assembly Conference in Athens November 3rd, 2023. For only 50€ you will be able to mingle, meet and make connections with influential representatives from the worldwide coeliac community. You can also enjoy an action packed half-day with presentations, research news and panel discussions on coeliac disease. See you there!

AOECS is hiring

AOECS is hiring

Opportunity! AOECS is now looking for a freelance part-time Licensing Operations Manager to take care of monitoring and developing our licensing scheme for the Crossed Grain Trademark. There are currently over 23,000 licenced gluten free products labelled with the Crossed Grain Trademark showing they are safe to eat for coeliacs. Application open until Sept. 15th, 2023.

Open call for papers from AOECS

Open call for papers on research and innovations concerning coeliac disease

Submit your research papers to AOECS now! We are now calling for scientific papers on recent research on coeliac disease as well as papers on interesting projects concerning the disease. The call is open, all you just need a recommendation letter from a National Coeliac Society to be able to send in your contribution.

AOECS Emergency Fund for Ukraine in a nutshell

Over 38 000 kg of gluten free food shipped to Ukraine

War on Ukraine is still ongoing. So is also the humantarian work supported by AOECS Emergency Fund. Up until now over 38 000 kg of gluten free food has been shipped to Ukrainian coeliac families in need. Read more about our efforts and how you can support.

EU parliament event - urgent need to reduce the burden of digestive diseases across Europe

Study reveals an increase in digestive diseases

Study reveal an increase in digestive diseases in Europe. United European Gastroenterology (UEG) sends open letter to EU commission to address this issue and suggests structural changes. AOECS endorses this letter and initiative.

AOECS is organizing a virtual run to support young European coeliacs

Support young coeliacs by running, walking or cycling

Join the Coeliac Day Virtual Run to show your support for coeliacs.

AOECS launches a free webinar series throughout May 2023

Coeliac Awareness Day - webinar series

Make sure to get a seat on AOECS coeliac awareness day webinars that run all through May, 2023. The webinars are free, but there are a limited number of seats. Register today!

Volonteers receive food shipment and prepare for continued distribution in Ukraine. Photo: Ukrainian Coeliac Society

Continued food shipments to coeliacs in Ukraine

Generous donations and individual efforts make shipments of gluten free food to Ukraine possible. The help is coordinated and funded with help from the AOECS Emergency Fund. Until now 20 shipments with over 30 tons of food has been delivered to coeliac families inside Ukraine. This work will be continued for as long as it is necessary.

AOECS is currently looking for a Scientific Manager. Could it be you?

Yes! We are hiring.

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.

Visit the AOECS stand at Free From Food Expo on November 22-23 in Amsterdam

Meet the Gluten Free Alliance in Amsterdam

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.

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Uniting and empowering coeliac societies in Europe and beyond

AOECS is an international non-profit organisation representing national coeliac societies from 34 different countries to strengthen and make our voice heard to raise awareness of coeliac disease, promote research into the diagnosis and management of this illness and to facilitate easy access to safe gluten free food.

Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS)
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B-1000 Brussels
Belgium
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