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Report documents growing importance of the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed
The European Union's system for quick exchange of information on risks linked to food and feed - an invaluable tool especially at times of crisis - has further ... last modified 25 October 2011, 17:49 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
New research reveals Commission still puts big business in charge of key advisory groups, despite promising reform to MEPs
Should speculators be given privileged access to dominate advice on financial regulation, beverage companies on alcohol policy, or fossil fuel companies on ... last modified 06 November 2013, 23:47 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Biological hazards include bacteria, viruses, parasites, prions, biotoxins. Some of these hazards have posed serious risks to public health, such as ... last modified 20 January 2017, 00:00 CET — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
Around 88 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in the EU, with associated costs estimated at 143 billion euros (FUSIONS, 2016). Wasting food is not only ... last modified 16 October 2017, 16:48 CET — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Food waste in the EU - factsheet
Around 88 million tonnes of food are wasted annually in the EU – around 20 per cent of all food produced, with associated costs estimated at EUR 143 billion. ... last modified 28 November 2016, 18:26 CET — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
Cumulative risk of pesticides - EU food agency consultation - Q&A
EFSA is carrying out a public consultation on its pilot assessments of the risks posed to humans by residues of multiple pesticides in food. last modified 17 September 2019, 18:34 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Retailers and wholesalers working for sustainable food supply chain
As MEPs discuss the European Parliament’s report on the Farm-to-Fork strategy, EuroCommerce Director-General Christian Verschueren said: last modified 19 October 2021, 18:16 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
50+ food companies urge Commission to present strong proposal for an EU Sustainable Food Systems Law
Transitioning to a sustainable food system is not only a priority for civil society and consumers, but also for the food industry. last modified 31 May 2023, 12:03 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Food safety transparency: breakthrough vote in EU Parliament
Reacting to today's European Parliaments plenary vote on the reform proposal for the General Food Law, Corporate Europe Observatory's agribusiness researcher ... last modified 11 December 2018, 23:07 CET — filed under: — Relevance: 1%
New EU rules to allow use of recycled plastics in food packaging
The EU Commission adopted new rules Thursday on the safety of recycled plastic materials which set clear rules to ensure that recycled plastic can be safely ... last modified 15 September 2022, 23:19 CET — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
Testbiotech: no choice for consumers on meat from cloned animals
A non-public EU Commission paper confirms that food from offsprings of cloned animals are already on the European market. last modified 09 March 2011, 23:50 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Spreading the risks: when genetically engineered organisms go wild
A new peer reviewed paper is published in the international Environmental Sciences Europe journal. The paper addresses specific environmental risks associated ... last modified 06 March 2020, 00:08 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
EU okays AB InBev-SABMiller deal, on conditions
Brussels gave AB InBev, the world's largest brewer, the green light Tuesday for a proposed acquisition of SABMiller, the second largest brewer -- so long as it ... last modified 25 May 2016, 17:35 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
eAmbrosia is a legal register of the names of agricultural products and foodstuffs, wine, and spirit drinks that are registered and protected across the EU. ... last modified 25 October 2023, 21:23 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Novel food
Novel foods are foods and food ingredients that have not been used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Community before 15 May 1997. ... last modified 21 January 2010, 13:46 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Drinks industry asked to come up with alcohol labelling proposal
The European Commission has given the alcoholic drinks industry a year to develop a self-regulatory proposal that will provide information on ingredients and ... last modified 15 March 2017, 00:08 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
The EU School Milk Scheme is intended to encourage consumption among children of healthy dairy products containing important vitamins and minerals. The scheme ... last modified 30 January 2014, 16:59 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
EFSA confirms pesticides danger to bees
Three widely used neonicotinoid pesticides are a danger to bees, according to a report released on 28 February by the European Food Safety Authority, EFSA. last modified 01 March 2018, 23:57 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
World Food Safety Day: EU Agri-food chain's commitment to safer food for better health
World Food Safety Day is an important way to raise awareness of the need to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks. To mark the fourth World Safety Day ... last modified 07 June 2022, 20:58 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Misleading food claims: 9 years and counting for EU to act
It’s already 9 years that BEUC and its member organisations began calling for nutrient profiles to be adopted. These tools would help slash the number of ... last modified 26 January 2018, 11:09 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Commission tables update to rules on excise duties
An update of rules governing excise duty on alcohol within the EU, proposed Friday by the Commission, would reduce costs for small alcohol-producing businesses ... last modified 28 May 2018, 23:12 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
EU legislation on excise duties on alcohol covers: Excise duties on alcoholic beverages - Specific provisions for locally produced products - Alcohol not ... last modified 30 July 2020, 23:42 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Retail and wholesale fully committed to sustainable food - but need flexibility for finding best solutions
EuroCommerce Director General Christel Delberghe today welcomed the launch of a public consultation on the EU framework for sustainable food systems. She ... last modified 28 April 2022, 23:54 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Brussels sets out quotas for Atlantic, North Sea fishing
Ahead of a 16-17 December Fisheries Council meeting, the European Commission on Thursday adopted its proposal for fishing opportunities in 2020 for 72 stocks ... last modified 29 October 2019, 18:33 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
Wine and food boost for EU-Japan trade deal on 2nd anniversary
The EU hailed the success of the EU-Japan trade deal on its second anniversary Monday, as it agreed a number of improvements to the agreement in the area of ... last modified 01 February 2021, 16:38 CET — filed under: , , , , — Relevance: 1%
Food supply chain: EU targets unfair trading practices
The Commission is targeting the most damaging unfair trade practices to grant farmers and small and medium sized businesses greater certainty and less need to ... last modified 12 April 2018, 18:43 CET — filed under: , — Relevance: 1%
Start of proceedings in legal challenge to EU approval of genetically engineered maize
Testbiotech has filed a new legal challenge against EU approval for the import of genetically engineered maize. last modified 14 November 2019, 16:08 CET — filed under: , , , — Relevance: 1%
States agree new EU legal framework for spirit drinks
EU countries have confirmed agreement on a regulation on the definition, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks, including use in other foodstuffs and ... last modified 12 December 2018, 18:38 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
Seven Member States oppose ambitious EU plans to help consumers eat healthier food
A group of seven EU Member States are trying to scupper plans for an EU-wide nutritional label. last modified 21 September 2020, 18:29 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
spiritsEUROPE calls on the EU to remain a strong defender of free, rules-based international trade in the wake of the COVID crisis
Defending free, rules-based international trade and fighting protectionism should remain the key priorities of EU trade policy. As part of Europe’s recovery ... last modified 21 September 2020, 18:34 CET — filed under: , , — Relevance: 1%
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The Week Ahead no. 623
Waste framework directive - microplastic pollution - agriculture situation and Ukraine - Multilateral Investment Court

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