Celiac & Allergy Groups by Country

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To help you during your gluten free and food allergy travel, we have compiled the following list of hundreds of celiac / coeliac groups, food allergy associations, relevant blogs and cooking schools around the world.

These resources offer you location-specific advice about eating, traveling, shopping and cooking while living or visiting various countries worldwide.

Worldwide

Andorra

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Belgium

Brazil

Canada

Chile

China

Croatia

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Fiji

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Japan

Korea

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

Pakistan

Panama

Paraguay

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

Slovakia

Slovenia

South Africa

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Tunisia

Turkey

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States

Uruguay


No Wheat, No Dairy, No Eggs – No Problem

Dining out can pose risks for travelers with food allergies or dietary restrictions, and doing so abroad, where the diner may have a less-than expert grasp of the language, may increase that risk. Kim Koeller has been there and has successfully learned to navigate culinary pitfalls while on the road.

Koeller said knowing what to ask and being informed about preparation procedures can help travelers ferret out possible allergens. “The complications really depend upon the country,” she said. “Certain countries are more attuned to and are aware of food allergies and gluten free diets that others.”

Koeller’s GlutenFree Passport has a quick solution for overseas travel – downloadable translation cards available for free and in 12 different languages. Take steps to prevent food allergies from grounding your travel plans.


Traveling with Food Allergies—Smart Traveler: Expert Opinion

Kim Koeller, co-author of Let’s Eat Out!, offers these tips for dining out while traveling. Prepare: "If you use an allergy medication, have it on hand at all times. Those who require an EpiPen — used to treat anaphylaxis—should carry a doctor’s note." Request: "When traveling by plane, request a special meal and always pack snacks in case of delays. If your allergies are contact-based, ask to pre-board and wipe down your seat and the one next to it." Communicate: "Well-trained restaurant staff will be receptive to your needs and always double-check that your requests have been met."


Have Food Allergies and Sensitivities, Will Travel

Discovering the full extent of her food sensitivities hasn’t stopped Kim Koeller, the Chicago native, from dining out in more than 25 countries, the most notable being Russia. "The approach to eating out safely is a collaborative process between guests and restaurants. When you’re eating out and traveling, there are three key things to remember: education, communication and preparation."


Working Around Food Allergies Worldwide

"It has to be a collaborative process with hospitality and consumers. Education, communication, preparation and having an action plan if there’s an emergency are key to safe eating." Kim Koeller points out that New Zealand and Australia are world leaders when it comes to labeling—having first instituted product labeling laws in 2002, followed by the European Union in 2005 and the US in 2006.



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