We work to ensure that people with celiac disease in Bulgaria can lead full and peaceful lives—with access to timely diagnosis, guidance on a gluten-free diet, support, and safe food. We are building an environment where both patients and their families can find information, solutions, and community. In partnership with doctors, dietitians, chefs, institutions, industry stakeholders, and other organizations, we focus our efforts on driving real change in the systems that affect the lives of people with celiac disease.
Our Goals
- To improve early diagnosis of celiac disease through greater awareness and training of medical professionals.
- To provide accessible, verified, and up-to-date information on gluten-free living for patients and their families.
- To facilitate easier access to safe gluten-free food—both in stores and in food service establishments—through guidance and training.
- To maintain ongoing dialogue with state authorities to improve regulatory frameworks.
- To work toward more efficient administrative and healthcare procedures, including the development of a registry and electronic patient cards.
- To promote responsibility among institutions and businesses in including people with celiac disease in public life.
- To build a strong community of patients, parents, professionals, and supporters, and to establish regular meetings and support groups.
Training and Consultations
We help parents, teachers, institutions, and food establishments understand the specifics of coeliac disease and cross-contamination.
Support for Families
We assist children and adults in feeling confident about their food choices, especially in school and social life.
Community and Information
We share the latest news, recipes, and useful tips for a gluten-free life.
Advocacy for Change
We actively seek ways to improve conditions for people with coeliac disease in Bulgaria, including proposing legislative changes.
Key Activities
03.2025 - 03.2025 – Proposal submitted for amendments to Draft Ordinance No. 37 regarding school nutrition in educational institutions submitted
The proposal aims to introduce dietary menus aligned with medical prescriptions for children with special nutritional needs. It covers common conditions requiring dietary management, including celiac disease, diabetes, food allergies, intolerances, and other conditions where diet is part of treatment and care.
- Approved and incorporated into Ordinance No. 3 in 10.2025
06.2025 Development of the first national draft action plan for a comprehensive approach to celiac disease in Bulgaria.The document aligns with all European requirements and anticipated frameworks for a future EU-wide directive. The Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS)fully supports our initiative and the document “Proposed priority measures in national policy for diagnosis, monitoring, and support of patients with celiac disease.” - submitted
- Rejected for 2025
05.2026 – Proposal developed for national screening of at-risk groups as an urgent measure due to the low number of diagnosed cases in Bulgaria. submitted
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