A new scheme will be introduced in the coming weeks through which coeliac sufferers may exchange a voucher against gluten-free products.
Parliamentary Secretary for Health Chris Fearne and the Malta Coeliac Association discussed the scheme yesterday.
Mr Fearne said those entitled to the products under the schedule five condition who hold the Kartanzjan, or are entitled to the pink card, will be eligible for a voucher which can be collected from local councils.
There are about 50 outlets in Malta that have already shown interest in this new scheme and the number is set to increase in the coming months.