We are delighted to be celebrating 10 years of our Gluten Free Accreditation Scheme, with the mission to guarantee that gluten free food being served in catering establishments in the UK is safe and abides by Regulation (EU) No 828/2014. Prior to the launch no such scheme existed, but now there are around 3,000 accredited … Continue Reading
The Crossed Grain trademark shows that a product has been through a rigorous process, based on an international standard, to demonstrate that it is for safe consumption for people with coeliac disease and endorsed by Coeliac UK. The findings come from a Coeliac UK survey into the shopping habits of gluten free consumers. It was … Continue Reading
In recognition of the current cost of living pressures, we have been reaching out to Food Banks organisations and Food Community Project networks to identify the best way forward to supporting people with coeliac disease who are using these services We are providing them with training and information to enable these organisations to better support … Continue Reading
Over the 50 years since it was first designed by Coeliac UK, the Crossed Grain trademark remains as important as ever across Europe and beyond reassuring consumers that a gluten free claim on pre-packed products can be depended on. Brands using the Crossed Grain are showing their commitment to those who need a gluten free … Continue Reading
Coeliac UK has called for MPs and peers to support greater action to improve diagnosis of coeliac disease. The charity met with policy makers last month and presented a report on the challenge of under-diagnosis of coeliac disease. We look forward to pursuing the report’s recommendations in partnership with our parliamentary champions in the coming … Continue Reading
On 1 September the UK government has opened 12 week consultation seeking views on the update and change of The Bread and Flour Regulations 1998 and The Bread and Flour Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998 which cover specific rules on adding nutrients to bread and flour. The main reason for the consultation is due to changes … Continue Reading
Since the news about Ukraine broke at the end of February we have been working with our European partners to find ways to help. We have asked our community to help us raise funds and will match all donations to the value of £10,000. These funds, plus those gathered by our partners within the Association … Continue Reading
Did you know that our Board of Governors is supported by experts? Made up of experts from the food industry and headed by a barrister, our Food Standards Committee provides advice on food legislation and technical issues to ensure that the Charity’s food information and standards are up to date. David Pickering from Buckinghamshire and … Continue Reading
World-leading experts from the immunology, neurology and gastroenterology arenas have been supporting us at the recent Coeliac UK Research Summit, with their input helping to shape our next research call this summer. Funds will be made available from the Coeliac UK Research Fund. In February 2022, we re-launched the Coeliac UK Research Fund, raising funds … Continue Reading