The AOECS Standard for Gluten-Free Foods is a private standard owned by the Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS), and:

  • Is applicable to food and drinks and provides the best possible guarantee for people with coeliac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring and other gluten related conditions.
  • Provides food business operators (FBOs) with technical requirements and practical guidance, to meet the regulations set out in the Codex Standard 118-1979, which is the global reference defined by the Codex Alimentarius (FAO/WHO) and adopted by several national legislations worldwide.


FBOs may be eligible to use the Crossed Grain Trademark (CGT) on the pre-packaged foods produced in line with the AOECS Standard, if they meet the AOECS European Licensing System’s requirements and apply for a license from the National Coeliac Society (NCS) of their region.

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