4.8 per cent of people in the EU aged 16 or over consumed alcohol every day, according to data from Eurostat, while the share of people who consumed alcohol every week was 19.2%, and 21.8% for those consuming every month.
— last modified 26 September 2013 The European Commission has adopted two measures to improve the safety of medical devices fulfilling its commitment to restore patient confidence in the medical…
— last modified 04 July 2013 The EU’s ability to cope with serious cross-border health threats such as coronavirus, the 2011 E. Coli epidemic or the 2009 H1N1 flu will…
— last modified 06 June 2013 The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive package to step up its fight against illicit tobacco trade, especially cigarette smuggling. The illicit tobacco trade…
— last modified 16 May 2013 European Patients’ Rights Day was on 16 May. The European Commission took the opportunity to list some of the rights and benefits afforded to…
— last modified 30 April 2013 At the start of its ‘European Month of the Brain’ initiative, the European Commission has earmarked some EUR 150 million of funding for 20…
— last modified 11 March 2013 11 March 2013 is the last deadline to phase out animal testing for cosmetic products in Europe enters into force. As of today, cosmetics…
