THE CANADIAN CELIAC ASSOCIATION is a national organization dedicated to providing services
and support to persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis
through programs of awareness, advocacy, education and research.
July Newsletter Supplement
A printing problem with the July Newsletter led to missing text in two stories. This newsletter supplement contains the full text from both stories.
CCA, FQMC and Health Canada publish pamphlet
Health Canada, along with the Canadian Celiac Association and the Fondation Quebecoise de la Maladie Coeliaque, has published a new pamphlet, titled "Celiac Disease - The Gluten Connection".
The pamphlet (available in English and French) is written for those diagnosed with celiac disease, as well as their friends and family and is intended to provide easy to understand information about celiac disease and the steps that can be taken to manage the disease.
Link to Income Tax information
Living With a Gluten-Free Diet Survey
The survey portion of the study is now closed. We would like to thank all members for their participation in this important research study. The survey response was astounding. The investigators are now in the analysis phase, so watch this site for news on progress over the next few months.
Home Blood Testing for Celiac Disease: Recommendations for Management -
Rashid et al., Canadian Family Physician, February 2009
ARTICLE BY DR. RALPH WARREN, Professional Advisory Board member, Canadian Celiac Association.
December 2008. Infertility and Celiac Disease by Dr. Ralph Warren. Published in Creating Families, Winter 2008 (Canadian Magazine of Reproductive Health).
GLUTEN LABELLING
Health Canada Reviews Comments Received on Regulatory Project 1220 - Enhanced Labelling for Food Allergens and Gluten Sources and Added Sulphites: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/label-etiquet/allergen/sum-comm-exa-eng.php
Allergen Alert Information - Health Canada has recently published information regarding Precautionary Statements on Allergens. There is reference to Gluten-Free Labelling in the Q & A's.
www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allergee.shtml
Precautionary “May Contain” Labelling
Health Canada is now actively reviewing its policy on the use of precautionary statements for food allergens such as “May contain…”.
This review has specifically noted the needs of individuals with celiac disease. Public consultations will take place, and CCA will be participating. Check the link for more information:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/2007/2007_131_e.html
INFORMATION ABOUT EATING OATS
The 2010 National Conference will be in Winnipeg MB - June 4-6
The 2011 National Conference will be in Ottawa ON
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