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  • Meet the AOECS Board of Directors

    AOECS is pleased to introduce its Board of Directors following the General Assembly held in Amsterdam on 10 October 2026.

    Members of the AOECS Board of Directors following the General Assembly in Amsterdam, October 2026.

  • Coeliac Health 2030 takes centre stage at AOECS Annual Conference

    Around 130 delegates from across the world gathered in Amsterdam for the 38th AOECS Annual Conference to explore the future of coeliac health by 2030. Discussions focused on earlier diagnosis, more consistent care, emerging treatments and research that reflects patients’ priorities, with international cooperation central to turning progress into better everyday lives.

    Delegates attending the 38th AOECS Annual Conference in Amsterdam.

  • AOECS joins new UEG advisory board to strengthen patient involvement

    AOECS has joined United European Gastroenterology’s (UEG) new Patient Representatives Advisory Board, bringing the perspectives of people living with coeliac disease into a broader European dialogue on digestive health. The initiative aims to strengthen cooperation between patient organisations and medical professionals, ensuring that patients’ experiences and needs are better understood.

    Group photo at UEG Week 2026 in Barcelona, with AOECS Secretary General Veronica Rubio in a bright pink top at the centre.

  • Abigail Zalba to Represent Coeliac Youth at European Congress

    Abigail Zalba, General Coordinator of Coeliac Youth of Europe, will represent young people with coeliac disease at the first-ever EPF Youth Congress 2026 in Brussels, advocating for their rights and a stronger voice in European health policy. AOECS welcomes this opportunity for its youth network to engage in European patient advocacy.

    Abigail Zalba, General Coordinator of Coeliac Youth of Europe (CYE), participating at an AOECS conference.

  • Swedish researcher receives first AOECS Young Researcher Award

    Swedish researcher Elin Hård af Segerstad received the first AOECS Young Researcher Award, presented at its 38th Annual Conference in Amsterdam. Selected from six entries, she researches how to make life with coeliac disease easier. The award combines scientific assessment with patient perspectives to encourage research that makes a difference.

    Portrait of Elin Hård af Segerstad, the first recipient of the AOECS Young Researcher Award.

  • 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

  • AOECS welcomes landmark Codex agreement on gluten labelling

    The Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS) welcomes the new Codex Guidelines on Precautionary Allergen Labelling (PAL), a landmark step towards more consistent, science-based gluten risk communication. The Guidelines strengthen consumer confidence, improve international harmonisation and recognise, for the first time, the needs of people living with coeliac disease.

  • AOECS calls for a more inclusive EU Youth Strategy

    As the EU revises its Youth Strategy, how can we ensure that no person is left behind? Young people with coeliac disease and other chronic health conditions face barriers that affect their education, mobility and social participation. That's why AOECS is calling for health, inclusion and equal opportunities to be at the heart of the next EU Youth Strategy. Read our position paper to learn more.

    Young woman smiling against an orange background, representing young coeliac people in the EU Youth Strategy.

  • We are seeking an Administrative Officer

    AOECS is looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrative Officer to support our growing international association. This flexible freelance role (approximately 16 hours per week) offers the opportunity to work with a dedicated team and contribute to improving the lives of people affected by coeliac disease across Europe and beyond.

  • AOECS Launches Report on Safer Gluten-Free Catering

    Following the first-ever European Parliament debate dedicated to safe gluten-free catering, AOECS has published a new report outlining practical next steps to improve safety, inclusion and mobility for people living with coeliac disease across Europe. The report identifies three priority areas for future action and calls for stronger collaboration across the hospitality sector and policymakers.

  • AOECS Launches Young Researcher Award in Coeliac Research

    AOECS has launched the Young Researcher Award in Coeliac Disease Research to recognise and encourage outstanding early-career scientists. The international award aims to raise the profile of promising researchers, foster collaboration and inspire the next generation of experts working to improve the lives of people with coeliac disease. Open for applications now until 15 August 2026.

    Scientist using a microscope in a laboratory illustrating coeliac disease research

  • 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.

  • Could coeliac disease affect more than we realise?

    Could coeliac disease affect more than we realise? One of the most thought-provoking submissions to the AOECS Scientific Book 2025 explored how coeliac disease impacts not only physical health, but also confidence, stability, freedom and overall wellbeing. The findings suggest that the real-life burden of living gluten-free may often be underestimated.

  • Could science help create better bread for people with coeliac disease?

    Some of the proteins most strongly linked to coeliac disease were removed from the wheat — and the bread actually became better. That was one of the remarkable findings presented in the AOECS Scientific Book 2025, where researchers explored how wheat could potentially become less harmful for people with coeliac disease while still producing high-quality bread. Share your own research with us.

  • European Parliament hosts first-ever debate on Safe Gluten-Free Catering across Europe

    AOECS convened the first-ever discussion at the European Parliament on gluten-free safety in the catering sector. Policymakers, industry representatives and patient organisations came together to address food accessibility, awareness and safer dining for people with coeliac disease across Europe. A clear message emerged: gluten-free food is not a lifestyle choice, it is a medical necessity.

    A group photo taken at the European Parliament following a high-level discussion on gluten-free safety in the catering sector

  • European Parliament Keeps Coeliac Disease Petition Open

    The European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions (PETI) has voted to keep Petition No. 1468/2024 on coeliac disease open, calling for continued EU action and greater harmonisation across Member States. AOECS Secretary General Veronica Rubio addressed the Committee on behalf of coeliac patients across Europe, highlighting inequalities in diagnosis, healthcare support and access to gluten-free food.

  • AOECS opens emergency initative to support people with coeliac disease in Gaza

    🟢 AOECS has opened the Huda Emergency Initiative for Gaza. People with coeliac disease depend on a strict gluten-free diet to survive. In humanitarian crises, access to safe food can disappear overnight. Through the fund, AOECS is supporting emergency deliveries of gluten-free food to people with coeliac disease affected by the crisis. Learn more on our website. #together4coeliacs #celiac2celiac

    The image shows Huda after which the emergency fund initiative is named.

  • AOECS calls for stronger EU action on coeliac disease at gluten-free breakfast in Brussels

    🥐 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 patients’ needs into Europe’s food and health strategies. The event was co-organised with @Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE) and @FoodDrinkEurope.

    Member of the European Parliament Elena Nevado Del Campo addressed participants at the AOECS breakfast event in Brussels.
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