Making a difference in the gluten-free community through awareness, education, and action.
People with celiac disease face challenges that extend beyond their own kitchens. Restaurant dining remains risky because most kitchens aren't designed to prevent cross-contact. Food labeling laws vary widely between countries and don't always protect the most sensitive individuals. And despite affecting 1 in 100 people, celiac disease still receives a fraction of the research funding given to other autoimmune conditions.
Our advocacy section covers the campaigns, policies, and awareness efforts working to change this. We break down gluten-free labeling laws so you understand what "gluten-free" actually means under different regulatory frameworks — and where the gaps are. We explain why the FDA's 20 parts per million threshold, while a step forward, may not protect all people with celiac disease.
We also run our own campaigns. The Sealed Meals Initiative calls on restaurants to offer pre-packaged, certified celiac-safe meals as an alternative to kitchen-prepared dishes that carry inherent cross-contact risk. It's a practical solution that doesn't require restaurants to overhaul their kitchens — just to offer one safe option for customers who need it.
Every May, Celiac Awareness Month provides an opportunity to educate the public, support research, and connect with others in the community. We provide resources, talking points, and shareable content to help you spread the word.
The Celiac Safety Act would classify gluten grains as major allergens, requiring them to be clearly labeled on every food package—ending years of label-reading guesswork.
The Celiac Disease Foundation is pushing the FDA for clearer gluten labeling rules. Here's what's changing and why it matters for celiac families.
After Illinois added celiac disease to food service training requirements, Reagan Moore worked to bring similar protections to Virginia restaurants.
Three new studies show how patient voices and real-world data are helping drug companies design better celiac disease trials and bring treatments closer to reality.
At the Massachusetts State House, advocates made the case for two bills that could transform celiac diagnosis and school meal access across the Commonwealth.
Codex Committee advances first-ever reference dose for gluten precautionary labeling while preserving the 20 ppm gluten-free standard.
Senator Blumenthal's 2026 sign-on letter achieved unprecedented Senate backing for NIH celiac research funding and DoD program eligibility.
Marilyn Geller's appointment to the National Health Council Research & Programs Committee brings celiac disease advocacy to national healthcare policy.
The FDA is considering tougher gluten labeling rules. Here's what celiac families need to know about potential changes and how to stay informed.
The Celiac Disease Foundation's advocacy efforts have secured increased federal research funding through the NIH, bringing hope for new treatments beyond diet.
The Celiac Disease Foundation's new $15M Impact Fund could accelerate innovations in detection, treatment, and food safety for celiac families.
35 celiac advocates met with 60+ congressional offices at the 2026 Advocacy Summit. Here's why this matters for research funding and our community.
Congressional testimony reveals over half of children with celiac disease can't participate in school meal programs. The SNACK Act aims to change that.
Dedicated fryers aren't dedicated facilities. 'Gluten-free menus' aren't celiac-safe kitchens. It's time to stop pretending close enough is good enough for celiac disease.
What FDA 'gluten-free' standards mean, why 20 ppm may not protect everyone, and how to find celiac-safe products.
Why Celiac Awareness Month matters: the diagnosis gap, spreading understanding, and how you can help.
A campaign urging chain restaurants to offer celiac-safe meals through sealed, certified packaging.