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22-05-2012A new European Consumer Agenda – Boosting confidence and growth by putting consumers at the heart of the Single Market

16-05-2012Food: Commission adopts landmark list of permitted health claims

16-05-2012Animal Health: Commission earmarks €3.3 million for surveillance studies on honeybee colony losses

16-05-2012Questions and Answers on the list of permitted Health Claims on food products

08-05-2012Consumers: latest report on safety of products shows fewer dangerous items reaching the EU market

08-05-2012Animal Health: Commission earmarks €3 million to carry out scientific studies on Schmallenberg virus

08-05-2012Questions and answers - RAPEX in 2011

03-05-2012Commissioner Dalli launches the 4th EU Health Prize for Journalists

26-04-2012 Animal Welfare: Commission steps up pressure on Member States to implement ban on individual sow stalls

26-04-2012Commission requests Bulgaria to correctly implement rules around genetically modified micro-organisms

26-04-2012 Questions and Answers on the upcoming ban on individual sow stalls

24-04-2012Preparation of Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 26-27 April 2012

22-03-2012Commission gathers international experts to drive new Animal Welfare Strategy 2012-2015 forward

08-03-2012Preparation Environment Council, 9 March 2012

29-02-2012Innovation Partnerships: new proposals on raw materials, agriculture and healthy ageing to boost European competitiveness

29-02-2012Commission gathers international experts to drive new Animal Welfare Strategy 2012-2015 forward

27-02-2012Energy Labelling: Commission urges Cyprus, Romania and Italy to adopt consumer-friendly legislation

27-02-2012Consumers: Commission calls on Slovakia to ensure full protection of consumers' interests

27-02-2012EU law: Commission acts to ensure that European legislation is fully and properly implemented

24-02-2012Consumers: Switching bank accounts – 8 out of 10 mystery shoppers faced difficulties

09-02-2012Medical devices: European Commission calls for immediate actions - tighten controls, increase surveillance, restore confidence

02-02-2012Medical devices: European Commission asks for further scientific study and draws first lessons from the recent fraud on breast implants

01-02-2012Health : Commission announces winners of the 3rd EU Prize for Journalists

26-01-2012Animal Welfare: Commission urges 13 Member States to implement ban on laying hen cages

26-01-2012Pharmaceuticals: Commission calls on Italy to comply with EU rules on marketing authorisation of generic drugs

26-01-2012Protection of biodiversity: Commission refers Poland to Court for not respecting the EU rules on conservation varieties of vegetable seeds

26-01-2012Distance marketing of financial services: Commission refers Portugal to the Court of Justice

20-01-2012Preparation of the Agriculture/Fisheries Council of January 23, 2012

19-01-2012A new Animal Welfare Strategy Paper: European Commission seeks quality upgrade

19-01-2012Questions and Answers on the Animal Welfare Strategy 2012-2015

11-01-2012Stimulating growth and employment: an action plan for doubling the volume of e-commerce in Europe by 2015

11-01-2012Communication on e-commerce - frequently asked questions

11-01-2012Green Paper `Towards an integrated European market for card, internet and mobile payments - Frequently Asked Questions

10-01-2012Consumers: EU investigates consumer credit websites - a market underperforming for consumers

10-01-2012EU investigates consumer credit websites - a market underperforming for consumers

22-12-2011Health: driving forward the uptake of e-Health with a new network for European Co-operation

08-12-2011Public Health: Commission proposes effective measures to better protect citizens from a wide range of cross-border health threats

08-12-2011Question and answers: Health Security in the EU

05-12-2011Statement by Commissioner John Dalli: Another step forward: more accuracy on health claims on food

05-12-2011Questions and Answers on the list of permitted Health Claims

01-12-2011Key Facts on the European Commission's actions to fight HIV/Aids

30-11-2011Employment and Social Policy Council, 1 December 2011, Brussels

29-11-2011Consumers: Commission puts forward proposals for faster, easier and cheaper solutions to disputes with traders

29-11-2011Alternative Dispute Resolution and Online Dispute Resolution for EU consumers: Questions and Answers

28-11-2011Food: Commission launches final discussions with Member States on list of health claims

24-11-2011Commission urges France to comply with EU rules on identification of horses

24-11-2011Commission calls on Italy to transpose the Directive on human blood

24-11-2011EU law: Commission acts to ensure that European legislation is fully and properly implemented

18-11-2011Food safety: Training initiative celebrates five years of contribution to making food safer worldwide

18-11-2011Better Training for Safer Food: Commission marks fifth anniversary

18-11-2011Europe this week 18 November 2011

17-11-2011Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance: Commission unveils 12 concrete actions for the next five years

17-11-2011 Remarks by HRVP Catherine Ashton at the press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov following the 8th meeting of the EU-Russia Permanent Partnership Council

16-11-2011Plant health : EU steps up assistance to help fight dangerous organisms

16-11-2011Questions and Answers on plant health pests and funding programmes to deal with them

14-11-2011Food: new legislation to make the use of additives in the EU safer and more transparent

14-11-2011Consumers: EU move to reduce cigarette ignited fires to save hundreds of lives each year

14-11-2011Questions and Answers on Food Additives

10-11-2011Animal welfare: Protection during transport improved but more needs to be done, Commission report concludes

10-11-2011Fight against diseases and zoonoses : EU earmarks 214 million to better protect human and animal health

09-11-2011EU Budget 2014-2020: Commission unveils new and ambitious Health and Consumer Programmes

09-11-2011Q&A: Health and Consumer Programmes 2014-2020

07-11-2011 European Innovation Partnership agrees on actions to turn ageing into an opportunity

28-10-2011GMOs: EU's legislation on the right track, evaluation reports conclude

28-10-2011Europe this week 28 October 2011

28-10-2011Questions and answers on the evaluation of the European Union's GMO legislation

27-10-2011Commission calls on the Czech Republic to transpose the Directive on harmful organisms to plants

27-10-2011EU law: Commission acts to ensure that European legislation is fully and properly implemented

25-10-2011Food Safety : Report documents growing importance of the EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed

25-10-2011Questions and Answers on the role and achievements of the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed

21-10-2011EU consumers rate poorly financial services and fuel markets

21-10-2011Member States endorse EU measures to better prevent dioxin contamination in food and feed

21-10-2011Europe this week 21 October 2011

21-10-2011Making markets work for consumers. Questions and Answers on the 2011 Consumer Markets Scoreboard

14-10-2011GMO : Commissioner Dalli to discuss socio-economic aspects of cultivation with key players

11-10-2011 Empowering the patient: European Commission wants clearer rules for information on prescription medicines

11-10-2011Q&A: Information to patients on prescription-only medicines

04-10-2011Online shopping: cross-border deliveries found reliable but few traders sell abroad in the EU

30-09-2011Digital Agenda: Kroes, Dalli and Geoghegan-Quinn welcome Council endorsement of ageing research joint programme

30-09-2011mployment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 3 October 2011, Brussels

29-09-2011Animal welfare: the Commission calls on Spain to address deficiencies

29-09-2011 Distance marketing of financial services: Commission refers Italy to the Court of Justice

29-09-2011 Commission calls on Greece and Hungary to transpose the Directive on harmful organisms to plants

29-09-2011Buying on the internet : it's now safer for consumers to shop for tickets online following EU action

29-09-2011Frequently Asked Questions: Now safer to shop for tickets online following EU Sweep investigation

20-09-2011EU Statement on the United Nations Political Declaration on Non Communicable Diseases

16-09-201166th UN General Assembly: EU high level presence in New York

14-09-2011Questions and Answers on Food Waste Minimisation and Food Packaging Optimisation

13-09-2011Commission reports on Progress in the Development of Alternative Methods to Animal Testing for Cosmetics

13-09-2011Report on the Development, Validation and Legal Acceptance of Alternative Methods to Animal Tests in the Field of Cosmetics (2009)

30-08-2011Electronic identification of bovines to further strengthen food safety and animal health in the EU

28-07-2011Food : Commission to present list of health claims by the end of the year after EFSA finalises its assessments

27-07-2011Tobacco Products : Commission publishes report of a consultation which generated 85 000 responses

14-07-2011Travelling with pets: Commission acts to protect Member States from tapeworm

07-07-2011Consumers: European Consumer Centres' Air Passenger Rights Day 2011

06-07-2011 Statement by Commissioner John Dalli : The adoption of Food Information regulation is good news for consumers

06-07-2011 Questions and Answers on the Food Information regulation

05-07-2011E. coli outbreak: EU withdraws Egyptian seeds from the market and temporarily bans their import

27-06-2011Preparation of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, Luxembourg, 28 June 2011

24-06-2011Questions and answers on the low level presence (LLP) of GMOs in feed imports

23-06-2011 Consumer Rights: 10 ways the new EU Consumer Rights Directive will give people stronger rights when they shop online

22-06-2011 EU-Russian Federation agreement leads to immediate resumption of trade of vegetables

21-06-2011Preparation Environment Council, 21 June 2011

20-06-2011Questions and Answers on Commission proposal replacing current framework legislation on dietetic foods

20-06-2011Specialized food products : Commission's initiative to provide better information to consumers

16-06-2011Fight against tobacco: European Commission launches a pan-European campaign

16-06-2011Commission urges Hungary to transpose provisions of seeds' directive

16-06-2011Commission urges Hungary and Poland to transpose provisions of directive on plant varieties

16-06-2011Q&A: “Ex-smokers are Unstoppable” campaign

06-06-2011 Safer shopping : European Consumer Centres help 71,000 EU shoppers in 2010

04-06-2011 E Coli outbreak in Germany: Commission looks forward to concrete and fruitful discussion in upcoming Health Council

02-06-2011European Commission considers the Russian ban on imports of EU vegetables as disproportionate and requests its immediate withdrawal

01-06-2011Efforts intensify to identify source of E. coli outbreak in Germany as final tests clear Spanish cucumbers

31-05-2011Bisphenol A: EU ban on baby bottles to enter into force tomorrow

31-05-2011E. coli outbreak in Germany on decline as test results on suspect cucumbers come out

27-05-2011Q&A: The Fight Against Tobacco in the EU

27-05-2011E.Coli outbreak in Germany

25-05-2011European Week Against Cancer: A joint commitment to prevent cancer

20-05-2011Vet Week 2011: Commissioner Dalli highlights importance of decisive response to food crises

19-05-2011Commission urges Cyprus to transpose the amendment to the fruit juice directive

19-05-2011Animal health: EU vet team to assist South Africa following outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza

19-05-2011Animal Health: Commission takes France to Court for not complying with EU line on scrapie control

19-05-2011EU law: Commission acts to ensure that European legislation is fully and properly implemented

16-05-2011Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of May 2011

12-05-2011Safety of goods: Fewer dangerous products slipping through the net, while safety at source a key objective

12-05-2011Questions and answers on the 2010 RAPEX Report

11-05-2011Digital Agenda: Kroes and Dalli welcome Council Presidency eHealth Declaration on delivering better health care

10-05-2011Digital Agenda: EU Task Force to advise how to promote eHealth to help patients and healthcare systems in Europe

10-05-2011Digital Agenda: eHealth survey shows most hospitals online but telemedicine services not fully deployed

02-05-2011Active and Healthy Ageing: EU sets up group to steer innovation

29-04-2011Traditional herbal medicines: more safety for products put on EU market

15-04-2011GMOs : Commission publishes report on socio-economic aspects of GMO cultivation in Europe

11-04-2011Consumers´ awareness and skills worryingly low, survey finds

11-04-2011Questions & Answers : Consumer Empowerment Survey – Analysis of the results

08-04-2011Questions and Answers: Safety of food products imported from Japan

01-04-2011Questions and Answers: Safety of food products imported from Japan

30-03-2011Health: Commission launches 3rd Journalist Prize

29-03-2011Statement by Commissioner Dalli on the lack of agreement in the conciliation procedure on the Novel Food Regulation

24-03-2011Food safety: the EU reinforces controls on imports from Japan

22-03-2011Salmonellosis : EU measures helped reduce human cases almost by half in 5 years, report confirms

22-03-2011Pharmaceuticals: today, the EU Register of Clinical Trials is launched Online

21-03-2011Medical Devices: high-level conference on delivering innovative healthcare

16-03-2011Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of March 2011

14-03-2011‘Consumption Without Borders’: the EESC celebrates its 13th European Consumer Day in Budapest

14-03-2011GMO controls: Commission issues requests Bulgaria to implement micro-organism rules

14-03-2011GM feed ban: Commission takes Poland to the EU Court of Justice

14-03-2011GMO controls: Commission takes Poland to EU Court of Justice over inadequate measures

11-03-2011Consumer Policy: Scoreboard shows recovery in consumer conditions and finds increased consumer confidence in cross-border shopping once tried

11-03-2011Consumers at Home in the Single Market? Questions and Answers on the 5th Consumer Scoreboard

11-03-2011Preparation Environment Council, 14 March 2011

02-03-2011Foot & Mouth Disease in Bulgaria: Commission partly lifts protection measures after successful implementation of EU rules

28-02-2011Rare Diseases Day: Survey shows strong public support for European cooperation on rare diseases

25-02-2011Bisphenol A: EU ban on use in baby bottles enters into force next week

18-02-2011Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of February 2011

16-02-2011Food Safety: Commission urges Spain to transpose provisions of the Animal Feed Directive

16-02-2011Q&A: Directive on falsified medicines

16-02-2011EU law: Commission acts to ensure that European legislation is fully and properly implemented

16-02-2011Statement by John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy on the adoption by the European Parliament of a Directive on Falsified Medicines

04-02-2011Q&A: Registration of Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products

04-02-2011Commission seeks opinions on the future for collective actions in Europe

03-02-2011Cancer: New EU Guidelines on Colorectal Cancer Screening and Diagnosis

03-02-2011Q&A: European guidelines for quality assurance in colorectal cancer screening and diagnosis

27-01-2011Consumers: Commission urges the UK to transpose the Consumer Credit Directive

27-01-2011Distance marketing of financial services: the Commission takes Sweden to the Court of Justice

24-01-2011World Vet Year 2011: Celebrating a significant contribution to the European citizens' daily lives

21-01-2011Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of January 2011

19-01-2011Statement by John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy on the EU Directive on Patients' Rights in Cross-border Healthcare

19-01-2011Q&A: Patient's rights in cross-border Healthcare

18-01-2011Cheaper, faster, easier ways to settle disputes without going to court

07-01-2011Foot and Mouth Disease: Commission adopts urgent protection measures after case in wild boar in Bulgaria

06-01-2011Questions and Answers – Dioxin incident in Germany

17-12-2010Environment Council, 20 December 2010

09-12-2010Competitiveness Council – 10 December 2010

07-12-2010Health in the EU: Nutrition deemed a growing challenge for health in the EU and beyond

06-12-2010Bee health: a Commission paper outlines need for more action in the EU

01-12-2010EU Health Journalism Prize: 2010 winners announced in Brussels yesterday

30-11-2010World AIDS Day 2010: European Commission urges more prevention and testing and tops €1.3 billion invested in the fight against AIDS in the world

26-11-2010Innovation Union: Commission launches consultation on active & healthy ageing

26-11-2010Midday Express: Bisphenol A : Commission welcomes ban in baby bottles by Member States

24-11-2010Food Safety: Commission urges the Czech Republic, Spain and Hungary to transpose provisions of the seeds Directive

24-11-2010Consumers: Commission urges Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden to transpose the Consumer Credit Directive

24-11-2010Food safety: Commission seeks ways to further improve its successful Better Training for Safer Food initiative

24-11-2010Food Safety: Commission requests Austria to transpose provisions of the Directive on control of potato cyst nematodes

24-11-2010Animal Welfare: Commission urges Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Finland and the UK to transpose Animal Welfare Directive

24-11-2010Food Safety: Commission urges Italy to transpose provisions of the Plant Protection Products Directive

24-11-2010Medicinal products for animals: Commission refers France to the Court of Justice for disregarding rules on the authorisation of two veterinary medicinal products.

24-11-2010Animal Health: Commission urges France to comply with EU line on scrapie control

16-11-2010First meeting of the High Level Forum for a better functioning of the food supply chain

15-11-2010Animal Health: Commission proposal to improve prevention of Bluetongue disease and cut farmers' costs

15-11-2010EU consumers not making full use of the savings opportunities of energy market liberalisation, study finds

22-10-2010 Investments, real estate and internet access among lowest ranking consumer markets

22-10-2010Making markets work for consumers. Questions and Answers on the Autumn 2010 Consumer Markets Scoreboard

19-10-2010 Commission favours temporary suspension of animal cloning for food production in the EU

19-10-2010Questions and Answers on Cloning

12-10-2010European Consumer Centres - 5 years at the service of European consumers

12-10-2010Animal by-products: adoption of new rules to simplify controls and reduce administrative burden and costs

12-10-2010EU earmarks €250 million to combat animal diseases and better protect both human and animal health

01-10-2010Animal welfare: Commission awards prizes to children for their drawings in contest "How to make animals happy"

30-09-2010Consumer rights: Commission requests from Portugal and Slovenia to comply with the rules concerning the distance marketing of financial services

30-09-2010Animal by-products (ABP): European Commission requests Greece to comply with the judgment of the European Court of Justice (ECJ).

30-09-2010 Health and Consumers – Commission urges Italy and Portugal to transpose Directives

28-09-2010 EU's plant health to be strengthened and better protected through new legislation

28-09-2010Questions and answers on the review of the EU plant health regime

27-09-2010 GMO / Research: Report on concrete measures to avoid mixing of GM and conventional maize

27-09-2010 Food: Commission reviews the progressive adoption of the list of permitted health claims

24-09-2010Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of September 2010

21-09-2010Health: Commission launches public consultation on revision of the tobacco products Directive

16-09-2010Consumers: Most internet sites now safe to buy electronic goods.

16-09-2010 Sweep Investigations. Frequently Asked Questions: 2009 Sweep on electronic goods (second phase)

16-09-2010 Sweep Investigations. Frequently Asked Questions: 2010 Sweep on tickets for cultural and sporting events (first phase)

10-09-2010Food safety remains a priority in the EU and beyond

10-09-2010 FAQ: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed : role and achievements

09-09-2010Standing Committee of the Food Chain and Animal Health : support to the eradication of rabies in Italy and discussion on the West Nile Fever situation

18-08-2010 New opportunities for export of animal products to Russia as certificates enter into force

06-08-2010 Commission addresses key issues in nuclear medicine, radiology and radiotherapy

30-07-2010 High Level Forum to take on challenges of food sector

16-07-2010Following achievements of 1st Roadmap, Commission outlines future steps regarding BSE/TSE in the TSE Roadmap 2

16-07-2010Mozzarella: Commission receives all clear from German Competent Authorities

16-07-2010Questions and answers on TSE Roadmap 2

13-07-2010GMOs: Member States to be given full responsibility on cultivation in their territories

13-07-2010Questions and Answers on the EU's new approach to the cultivation of GMOs

02-07-2010Food safety: EU experts confirm production of milk-products can resume only if they are safe

02-07-2010Holiday season: useful tips on transporting animals, food imports and other issues

01-07-2010Health: getting ready for the holidays – have you got your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)?

28-06-2010Preparation of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of June 2010

27-06-2010 World No Tobacco Day 2010: the Commission reaffirms its commitment to fight against smoking

24-06-2010Medical devices: Commission refers Estonia to Court for not implementing the revised Directive on time

24-06-2010Veterinary devices: Commission refers Estonia to Court for not repealing Directive

24-06-2010Pesticides: Food in the EU is now safer thanks to more controls and fewer and less harmful residues

24-06-2010Obstacles to trade of fruit and vegetables removed after Russia harmonises levels of pesticide residues

11-06-2010World Blood Donor Day: more Europeans are donating their blood, according to Eurobarometer

11-06-2010EU Vet Week: Shielding Animal Health and ensuring Food Safety through traceability

11-06-2010Questions and Answers on the EU Veterinary Week and traceability

31-05-2010 Statement on the E. Coli outbreak issued by the Member States at the meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCoFCAH)

27-05-2010 The fight against tobacco in the EU: Questions and Answers

27-05-2010HELP Campaign: Questions and Answers

26-05-2010Financial literacy in the spotlight as reaction to the financial crisis

19-05-2010 Statement by John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy on EU Directive on Organ Donation and Transplant

19-05-2010Questions & Answers: EU Directive on Organ Donation and Transplantation

12-05-2010 Consumers: EU-wide complaints reporting to speed up policy response to failing markets

04-05-2010 European Consumer Centres act together to help volcanic ash crisis passengers claim their rights

04-05-2010EU strengthens measures to prevent the spread of Equine Infectious Anaemia from Romania to other Member States

22-04-2010April 2010: Flash Consumer Confidence Indicator

21-04-2010Eurobarometer: an overwhelming majority of Europeans support public policies aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm

19-04-2010Patient safety: EU-wide databank for medical devices to boost market surveillance

15-04-2010Consumers: Annual RAPEX Report 2009 shows efficiency of EU's cooperation on dangerous products

15-04-2010The European Commission welcomes the first EU ‘Joint Programming Initiative’ to boost research on Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases

15-04-2010Commission announces a further €21 million for tackling breast and kidney cancer

15-04-2010Questions and Answers on Toy Joint Action

09-04-2010Almost 40% of Europeans are aware of the issue of overuse of antibiotics, says a survey

31-03-2010Global Health: Commission calls on EU to gear up on health actions

29-03-2010Consumer Markets Scoreboard exposes barriers to better deals and a decline in consumer conditions

29-03-2010Consumers at Home in the Internal Market? Questions and Answers on the 2010 Consumer Markets Scoreboard

25-03-2010Commission launches the second EU Health Prize for Journalists

23-03-2010Consumers: Risks from cords and drawstrings in children's clothing.

17-03-2010Consumer Summit to push for more access, choice and fairness in services

17-03-2010Consumer Summit to push for more access, choice and fairness in services

16-03-2010Avian Influenza: Highly pathogenic H5N1 virus confirmed in Romania

16-03-2010 Avian Influenza: Highly pathogenic H5N1 virus confirmed in Romania

16-03-2010Key facts about Avian Influenza

02-03-2010Commission announces upcoming proposal on choice for Member States to cultivate or not GMO's and approves 5 decisions on GMO's

02-03-2010Questions and Answers on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's)

23-02-2010EU Healthy Eating Campaign "Tasty Bunch" awards the winners of the Treasure Hunt game

12-02-2010Consumers: 1 in 7 Sunbeds in breach of UV radiation safety limits

12-02-2010Questions and Answers on safety of sunbeds

21-12-2009EU Healthy Eating Campaign: on-line Treasure Hunt game reaches its final stage

02-12-2009Consumers: 30% of Christmas lights are a "serious safety risk" in the home, warns EU report

02-12-2009Christmas Lights - Frequently asked questions

26-11-2009Consumers: EU set to extend holiday travel protection

26-11-2009Commission approves €275 million for the eradication, monitoring and control of animal diseases

26-11-2009Overhauling EU rules on package travel. Frequently Asked Questions

26-11-2009Package Travel: Key Facts and Figures

18-11-2009Commission paper lays foundations of discussion to tackle the problem of anti-microbial resistance

17-11-2009 Consumers: 70% of ringtone-scam websites cleaned following EU investigation

17-11-2009EU clean-up on ringtone scams. Frequently Asked Questions

30-10-2009Winners of the EU Health Journalism Prize announced at an award ceremony in Brussels

28-10-2009Animal welfare labelling: Commission report launches in-depth political debate

26-10-2009A strategy for combating HIV/AIDS in the EU and neighbouring countries 2009-2013

26-10-2009A strategy for combating HIV/AIDS in the EU and neighbouring countries 2009-2013

26-10-2009EC communication "Combating Hiv/Aids in the European Union and neighbouring countries, 2009-2013": questions & answers

26-10-2009EC communication "Combating Hiv/Aids in the European Union and neighbouring countries, 2009-2013": questions & answers

22-10-2009Consumers: 60% of cross border internet shopping orders are refused, says new EU study

22-10-2009Dismantling barriers to cross-border online shopping. Frequently Asked Questions

21-10-2009Consumers: EU to set new safety standards for sleeping products for newborns and young children

21-10-2009Consumers: EU to set new safety standards for baby sleep products - Questions and Answers

20-10-2009Commission takes steps to tackle health inequalities in the EU

20-10-2009Questions and Answers on Solidarity in health: Reducing health inequalities in the EU

08-10-2009Unfair terms in consumer contracts: infringement proceedings against the Czech Republic and Slovakia continue

29-09-2009Working together to fight cancer- President Barroso and Commissioner Vassiliou launch the European Partnership for Action against Cancer

29-09-2009Citizens' Energy Forum: EU Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and EU Consumer Commissioner Meglena Kuneva open Energy Forum in London to improve services to consumers

29-09-2009Androulla Vassiliou Member of the European Commission, responsible for Health Launch European Partnership against cancer Speech at the launch of the European Partnership against cancer Brussels, 29 September 2009

29-09-2009Commission paves the way for vaccinations for influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009

28-09-2009EU acts to limit health risks from exposure to noise from personal music players

28-09-2009Questions and answers on the mandate for new safety standards for personal music players

25-09-2009Questions and Answers on the EU Veterinary Week and the World Rabies Day celebration in Brussels

22-09-2009Consumers: Commission Report criticises “opaque” bank fee charges

22-09-2009EU report on retail financial services: fact sheet

15-09-2009Commission adopts EU strategy on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009

15-09-2009Questions and Answers on Communication to the public and media and on Support to Third Countries in tackling pandemic (H1N1) 2009

15-09-2009Questions and Answers on vaccines against pandemic (H1N1) 2009 influenza

11-09-2009Pandemic (H1N1) 2009: Commission hosts Global Health Security conference for G7 countries and Mexico

11-09-2009Questions and Answers on the Global Health Security Initiative (GHSI)

09-09-2009Consumers: EU crackdown on websites selling consumer electronic goods

09-09-2009EU-wide investigation into websites selling consumer electronic goods. Frequently Asked Questions

03-09-2009Consumers: EU invests in building independent consumer magazines and websites in Cyprus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovenia

03-09-2009Questions and Answers on the promotion of independent consumer product testing

25-08-2009Influenza A (H1N1): EU Health Security Committee agrees statement on target and priority groups for vaccination

13-08-2009Influenza A (H1N1) 2009: EU Health Security Committee agrees statements on school closures and travel advice

13-08-2009Background on the Health Security Committee and the Early Warning and Response System authorities

13-08-2009Statements of Health Security Committee and Early Warning and Response System

03-08-2009European Consumer Centres - transport remains the number one problem sector for consumers, accounting for one third of complaints

22-07-2009Commission steps up action on Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions

22-07-2009Commission approves extra funds to combat Bluetongue and Scrapie

22-07-2009Commission proposal for a Council Recommendation on a pilot joint programming initiative to combat neurodegenerative diseases, in particular alzheimer's

22-07-2009Examples of EU-funded research on neurodegenerative diseases

22-07-2009Questions and answers on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

16-07-2009The Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed more efficient than ever on its 30th birthday

16-07-2009Questions and Answers on the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF)

09-07-2009'Be Healthy, be yourself' - Commission launches youth health initiative

09-07-2009Questions and answers on the EU Youth Health Initiative

08-07-2009Commission calls for scaling up of seasonal flu vaccination in Europe

07-07-2009Consumers: EU-wide complaints-classifying system to speed up policy response to failing markets

03-07-2009Consumers: New 'Business Application' to notify dangerous consumer products

03-07-2009Questions and answers on the "GPSD Business Application"

02-07-2009Consumer protection: Commission to strengthen systems to enforce consumer law

02-07-2009Enforcement Package

30-06-2009Consumers: Be sun-smart this summer

30-06-2009Commission calls for Smoke Free Europe by 2012

30-06-2009Questions and answers on the Commission proposal on smoke-free environments

30-06-2009Sunscreen products: Be smart and protect yourself this summer!

24-06-2009Fighting Cancer: A European partnership is born

23-06-2009Council adopts Commission proposal improving animal treatment at time of slaughter

19-06-2009Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of June 2009

16-06-2009Travelling with pets: Commission proposes to extend transitional measures in five Member States until end 2011

12-06-2009EU to set new safety standards for child care products

12-06-2009Joint Statement of the European Commission and the Czech Presidency: WHO raises the pandemic alert for Influenza AH1N1 from phase 5 to phase 6

04-06-2009National Courts are required to examine, of their own motion, the unfairness of a term contained in a contract concluded between a consumer and a seller or supplier

28-05-2009World No Tobacco Day: Commission launches new anti-smoking TV campaign, HELP 2.0

28-05-2009Questions and answers on the "HELP 2.0" campaign

28-05-2009Questions and answers on tobacco health warnings

14-05-2009Consumers: Airlines move to clean up ticket selling websites

14-05-2009Airline Ticket selling websites - EU Enforcement Results. Questions and Answers

05-05-2009Commission wants consumers to surf the web without borders

30-04-2009Common case definition on novel flu virus

30-04-2009EU bans dimethylfumarate (DMF) in consumer products, such as sofas, shoes and soft toys

30-04-2009EU steps up action on novel flu virus

29-04-2009Commissioner Vassiliou's meeting with the European Vaccine Manufacturers

27-04-2009International scientific agreement on validation of alternatives to animal testing

27-04-2009The validation of alternatives to animal testing

24-04-2009Questions and Answers on the World Veterinary Day celebration in Brussels

20-04-2009Annual RAPEX Report 2008 shows rise in number of dangerous products being detected

20-04-2009Questions and answers on the Community rapid alert system for non-food dangerous consumer products (RAPEX)

17-04-2009Commissioner Vassiliou participates in European Patients' Rights Day

06-04-2009World Health Day: Commission highlights solidarity in health

03-04-2009EU Health Commissioner launches "Better Training for Safer Food in Africa"

01-04-2009Adapting to climate change: the European Union must prepare for the impacts to come

13-03-2009Commission completes pesticide review programme - an important step to ensure the protection of health and environment

06-03-2009International Women's Day – EC Vice President Margot Wallström, and Commissioner for Health, Androulla Vassiliou, to participate in the International Colloquium on Women's Leadership in Liberia

05-03-2009Online shopping increasingly popular in the EU, but development "held back" by barriers to cross border trade

05-03-2009Commission adopts new rules for the introduction of personal consignments of animal products into the EU

05-03-2009E-commerce in the EU

04-03-2009Preparation for the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Brussels, 05/06 March 2009

03-03-2009European Rare Diseases Day: listen to the voice of 12,000 patients

02-03-2009Environment: Commission and retail sector launch Retail Forum to promote more sustainable consumption

26-02-2009BSE: Commission adopts Regulation on environmental contamination of plant feed

17-02-2009Launching the first EU health prize for journalists, part of the Europe for Patients campaign

17-02-2009EU Health Prize for Journalists

05-02-2009European Commission welcomes European Parliament's vote on Animal Feed Regulation

02-02-2009Energy, banking, and urban transport "underperforming" for consumers

02-02-2009The Consumer Markets Scoreboard and the MarketWatch Process. Questions & Answers

29-01-2009EU to ban dimethylfumarate (DMF) in consumer products, such as sofas and shoes

23-01-2009Consumers: European Commission gathers experts to tackle the health risks from personal music players

22-01-2009Europe needs to intensify and double cancer screening, concludes Commission report

22-01-2009Overview of the current coverage of population-based screening programmes for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer across the EU

19-01-2009Conference on Global Trade and Farm Animal Welfare, 20-21 January 2009

14-01-2009Consumers: General Product Safety Directive implementation positive record 2004-2008

13-01-2009Consumers: European Commission adopts EU standard for baby walkers to prevent infant accidents

13-01-2009European Commission welcomes European Parliament's vote on Plant Protection Products Regulation

13-01-2009Questions and Answers on Plant Protection Products

17-12-2008Toy Safety: Commissioner Kuneva to sign

15-12-2008Commission takes steps to promote patient safety in Europe

15-12-2008Commission launches a public consultation on the future of Europe's workforce for health

15-12-2008Questions and Answers on patient safety, including the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections

12-12-2008A Healthy Start for our Children: Commission conference on the School Fruit Scheme

08-12-2008Saving Lives - Commission acts to improve organ donation across Europe

08-12-2008Commissioner Kuneva launches EU online consumer education programmes in Bulgaria and Romania

08-12-2008Q&A: EU Directive and Action Plan on organ donation and transplantation

05-12-2008Health security: Building stronger global collaboration

02-12-2008Airline Sweep Investigation – Background information

02-12-2008European Commission steps up pressure on airlines to ensure websites selling tickets fully comply with EU law

01-12-2008World AIDS Day 2008 – European Commission calls for focus on prevention and HIV testing

28-11-2008Why Consumers behave the way they do: Commissioner Kuneva hosts high level conference on Behavioural Economics

28-11-2008Questions and Answers on Behavioural Economics

27-11-2008 Green Paper on Consumer Collective Redress – Questions and Answers

27-11-2008Collective Redress: Commission seeks views on settling large scale consumer complaints

19-11-2008Commissioner Kuneva launches new European Masters degree in Consumer Affairs

18-11-2008First European Antibiotic Awareness Day - Cold? Flu? – Take care, not antibiotics

17-11-2008Consumer Product Safety – a Common Objective

17-11-2008European Commission hosts first high level EU-China-US product safety summit

17-11-2008Questions and Answers: International Product Safety Week and international cooperation on product safety

11-11-2008Commission calls for a European focus on rare diseases

11-11-2008Questions and Answers on the EU Approach to Tackling Rare Diseases

10-11-2008Commission launches "Farmland": The fun way for kids to learn about animal welfare

07-11-2008European Veterinary Week: Raising awareness about health risks at border crossings and in farms

07-11-2008Questions and Answers on the European Veterinary Week

04-11-2008Telemedicine: Commission adopts plans to help doctors and patients access healthcare from a distance.

29-10-2008News from the Communication Directorate General's midday briefing: Commission authorises the use of GM LLCotton25

29-10-2008News from the Communication Directorate General's midday briefing: Commission to propose additional funding of approximately 100 million euros in 2009 to help Member States tackle Bluetongue

28-10-2008European Commission launches new Citizens' Energy Forum to work for more choice and better deals for EU energy consumers

28-10-2008Future challenges for EU health, consumer and food policies to be discussed at high level conference

22-10-2008Better protection for holiday-makers: Commissioner Kuneva welcomes Parliament's vote on Timeshare

22-10-2008Questions and Answers on timeshare and long-term holiday products

17-10-2008Better protection for holiday-makers: European Parliament to vote on Timeshare (22nd October 2008)

16-10-2008Commission refers Italy to the European Court of Justice for non transposition of Avian Influenza Directive (2005/94/EC)

16-10-2008Tissues and Cells Directives: Commission takes Belgium, Italy, Portugal and Sweden to Court

15-10-2008Getting the most out of EU-quality food and drink: Commission launches a consultation on agricultural product quality

13-10-2008Scientists warn of health risks from exposure to noise from personal music players

13-10-2008Scientists warn of health risks from exposure to noise from personal music players

13-10-2008Commission submitted updated measures on China milk products to the Member States

10-10-2008World Mental Health Day: Commission presents new video 'Europe joins forces on mental health'

09-10-2008Europeans are very sceptical about animal cloning for food production, Eurobarometer reveals

09-10-2008Consumer confidence in product safety generally high, survey shows

08-10-2008Commission proposes EU-wide rights for shoppers

08-10-2008Frequently asked questions on the proposed consumer rights directive

02-10-2008Great potential of cross-border shopping going unfulfilled, says EU report

30-09-2008Androulla Vassiliou: Launch for the 'Europe for Patients' Campaign

30-09-2008Better healthcare for all in Europe - Commissioner Vassiliou launches Europe for Patients campaign

30-09-2008Commission transmits to Council proposal to authorise a GM soybean

29-09-2008Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou expresses full support of the objectives of the World Heart Federation

29-09-2008Commissioner for Health, Androulla Vassiliou tackles obesity through football and healthy food

25-09-2008Commission takes measures to protect European citizens from products with melamine-contaminated milk from China

24-09-2008EU Health Policy: Challenges and Priorities

23-09-2008Roaming: Commission acts to cut cost of texting and mobile data services abroad

19-09-2008Commission proposal improves welfare of animals at slaughter

19-09-2008Questions and Answers on the proposal for the protection of animals at the time of killing

10-09-2008Questions and Answers on the Action Plan for the implementation of the EU's animal health strategy

01-09-2008New rules on pesticide residues to strengthen food safety in the European Union

23-07-2008Well-functioning RASFF processes more than 7,300 notifications in 2007

23-07-2008Questions and Answers on the 2007 RASFF annual report

17-07-2008EU clampdown on ring-tone scams

17-07-2008Memo: EU crackdown of ringtone scams. Frequently Asked Questions

14-07-2008Be sun-smart this summer

14-07-2008Safer Holidays: Commissioner Kuneva welcomes new water safety guidelines

14-07-2008Sunscreen products: What matters for consumers?

11-07-2008Public consultation on developing a common methodology for classifying consumer complaints

02-07-2008Commission adopts proposal for directive on patients' rights in cross-border healthcare

02-07-2008Questions and Answers on the draft Directive on the application of patients' rights in cross-border healthcare

20-06-2008Commission sets out 5 priorities for consumer policy in a digital age

20-06-2008Frequently Asked Questions on E-commerce in the European Union – Eurobarometer results

20-06-2008Gap between domestic and cross-border e-commerce grows wider, says EU report

18-06-2008European Consumer Centres Network increasingly empower consumers –2007 Report

13-06-2008Europe's mental health in the spotlight

10-06-2008 Commission proposes clearer and more risk-proportionate rules for animal by-products

10-06-2008Questions and answers on animal by-products

09-06-2008Commission adopts single passport and matching chip for horses and other equidae

06-06-2008Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 9-10 June 2008, Luxembourg

05-06-2008Product safety: Commissioner Kuneva presents expert report "Evaluating business safety measures in the toy supply chain"

05-06-2008 Visit of Commissioner Kuneva to the People's Republic of China: frequently asked questions on product safety

05-06-2008Questions & Answers on the evaluation of business safety measures in the toy supply chain

28-05-2008Commission submits to SCoFCAH proposal setting strict conditions for the antimicrobial treatment of poultry carcasses

23-05-2008Commission to fix strict conditions for the import of Ukrainian sunflower oil

22-05-2008Empowering consumers in the energy market – consumer and competition policies mutually reinforcing

20-05-2008Launch of EU-UEFA Consumer Helpline for EURO 2008 fans

16-05-2008Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of May 2008

15-05-2008EU-UEFA launch helpline for fans travelling to EURO 2008

15-05-2008Questions and Answers: EU-UEFA campaign to inform EURO 2008 fans about their rights

08-05-200850% of misleading airline websites corrected

08-05-2008Airline Ticket selling website - EU Enforcement Results. Questions and Answers

06-05-2008EU Presses Forward on the Promotion of European Rights for Energy Consumers

05-05-2008Commissioner Kuneva visits LEGO facilities to exchange ideas on toy safety

05-05-2008Questions and answers on the visit of Commissioner Kuneva to LEGO facilities

22-04-2008Beef on the bone: Commission increases the age limit at which the vertebral column must be removed from beef.

21-04-2008Classical swine fever in Slovakia: experts in Brussels review the measures put in place to control the outbreak

21-04-2008Electrical appliances: Market surveillance efforts by Member States' authorities result in improved safety for consumers

17-04-2008Consumers: Annual RAPEX Report shows rise in number of dangerous products being detected

17-04-200846 businesses and NGOs take action to curb alcohol abuse in Europe

17-04-2008Questions and Answers: Product safety activities and follows up on the 2007 stocktaking exercise

17-04-2008Questions and answers on the Rapid Alert System for non-food consumer products (RAPEX)

11-03-2008EU bans sale of non-child resistant and novelty cigarette lighters

10-03-2008European Consumer Champion: Commissioner Kuneva celebrates Consumer Day with EU award ceremony

10-03-2008Questions and Answers on European Consumer Champion Awards

06-03-2008Commission to finance bluetongue emergency vaccination plans with over €72 million

04-03-2008Commission proposes simpler, clearer and more modern rules for the marketing of feed and pet food

04-03-2008Questions and Answers on Feed Marketing

28-02-2008EU requires "magnetic toys" to carry a warning label

28-02-2008Nomination of Mrs Androula Vassiliou as successor to Mr Markos Kyprianou

28-02-2008Questions and Answers on Magnets in Toys

27-02-2008Commissioner Kyprianou submits his resignation to join the Cypriot government as Minister of Foreign Affairs

23-02-2008The UK and Cyprus regain FMD-free status from OIE

22-02-2008Preparation of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Brussels, 25 February 2008
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21-02-2008Classical Swine Fever in Croatia: EU emergency veterinary team sent to assist containing the outbreak

14-02-2008Partial ban for paint strippers containing dichloromethane proposed

12-02-2008Let's listen to children: They know how to make the Internet a safer place!

12-02-2008Commission requires certification for Chinese rice products to stop unauthorised GMO from entering the EU

12-02-2008GMOs: Proposals to authorise soybean A2704-12 and cotton LL25 to be transmitted to the Council

04-02-2008Commission proposes to continue financing Community Tobacco Fund to pay for awareness-raising on dangers of tobacco

31-01-2008Consumers: Commission launches new system of Consumer Investigations

31-01-2008EU Consumer MarketWatch. Questions & Answers

31-01-2008European Commissioner for Consumer Protection

30-01-2008Commission proposal to overhaul EU food labelling rules

25-01-2008Safety first: Commission proposes new strict rules for toys

23-01-2008Competition: Commission action against cartels - Questions and answers

16-01-2008Consumer Commissioner Kuneva welcomes European Parliament decision to back new rules on consumer loans

16-01-2008Bluetongue: Commission offers co-funding for vaccination campaign

14-01-2008Commission proposes measures to encourage safe novel foods in the EU

14-01-2008European Parliament to vote on Consumer Credit Directive (Wednesday 16th January 2008)

14-01-2008Questions and Answers on Novel Foods

08-01-2008Animal Welfare: Commission report confirms the potential benefits of banning conventional battery cages for laying hens

14-12-2007Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of December 2007

12-12-2007New EU rules crackdown on misleading advertising and aggressive sales practices

12-12-2007The unfair commercial practices Directive. questions and answers

06-12-2007Air passengers' complaints up in 2006 - Report from the European Consumer Centre Network

04-12-2007Commissioner Kuneva holds "Have a safe Christmas" web-chat

04-12-2007Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 5-6 December 2007, Brussels

30-11-2007Commission adopts Decision to approve 187 million to fight animal diseases in 2008.

30-11-2007Questions and Answers on HIV/AIDS

30-11-2007World AIDS Day : As important as ever to remain vigilant and increase awareness, the Commission notes

29-11-2007Consumers: Member States endorse Commission plans to target cigarette fire risks

29-11-2007Questions and Answers on Home Fire Safety ("fire-safer" cigarettes)

27-11-2007Consumers in Europe: Services to citizens in the EU in facts and figures

22-11-2007Toy safety: Commission presents Consumer Product Safety Review and welcomes "considerable progress" from China

22-11-2007 Questions & Answers: Commission's Stocktaking on Consumer Product Safety controls, with a specific focus on toys

21-11-2007Customs and product safety: Commissioner Kuneva tours the port of Hamburg

21-11-2007Preparation of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Brussels, 22/23 November 2007

21-11-2007Questions and Answers on Commissioner Kuneva's visit to the Port of Hamburg

20-11-2007Member States vote on foot-and-mouth disease and avian influenza measures for UK

14-11-2007EU crackdown on misleading airline ticket websites

14-11-2007EU investigates airline ticket selling websites. Questions and answers

13-11-2007Avian influenza H5N1 confirmed in UK: control measures being applied

08-11-2007Tackling Childhood Obesity: European Day of Healthy Food and Cooking

06-11-2007Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Control measures agreed for Cyprus; UK measures amended

24-10-2007Commission refers Finland to the European Court of Justice a second time over tobacco for oral use

02-10-2007Visit of Commissioner Kuneva to the United States, 2-5 October 2007: frequently asked questions about EU-US relations on consumer protection

27-09-2007Preparation of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Brussels, 28 September 2007

24-09-2007European Commission informed of Bluetongue in the UK

19-09-2007"Prevention is better than Cure": Commission presents the new Community Animal Health Policy

19-09-2007Questions and Answers on the Community Animal Health Policy 2007-13

14-09-2007Too few Europeans undergo colorectal cancer and prostate checks ups, Eurobarometer reveals

12-09-2007Toy Safety: EU Consumer Commissioner warns Member States and companies to "raise their game on enforcement of consumer safety law."

05-09-2007European Commission to carry out two month review of toy safety controls

30-08-2007Commission and UEFA kick off football season with joint TV campaign promoting physical activity

30-08-2007Questions and Answers on Commission actions to promote physical exercise

30-08-2007Questions and Answers on physical activity

27-08-2007Avian Influenza: Highly pathogenic H5N1 virus confirmed in Bavaria

24-08-2007Update on recent toy recalls and actions to improve toy safety

16-08-2007Mattel expands recall of Chinese toys

09-08-2007Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Standing Committee approves Commission Decision maintaining measures for Great Britain

04-08-2007Chinese toys containing lead from Fisher Price recalled in Europe

03-08-2007Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak confirmed in cattle in Surrey, England: UK authorities applying EC control measures

24-07-2007Press conference speaking points of Commissioner Kuneva following her meeting with the Chinese authorities in Beijing on product safety

19-07-2007China and product safety: frequently asked questions

11-07-2007Commission adopts a Green paper on bio-preparedness

11-07-2007Commission adopts a Green paper on bio-preparedness

10-07-2007Spain withdraws contaminated toothpaste of Chinese origin

09-07-2007Better protection from sun after European Commission action

09-07-2007Sunscreen products: What matters?

09-07-2007Sunscreen products: What matters?

05-07-2007Towards a European Charter on the Rights of Energy Consumers

04-07-2007Avian Influenza confirmed in wild birds in another region in Germany and suspected in France and Austria

28-06-2007Food safety controls: almost half of rapid alert system notifications concern imports rejected at EU border

28-06-2007Questions and Answers on Health and Nutrition Claims

25-06-2007Avian influenza H5N1 confirmed in wild swans in Germany: authorities applying precautionary measures

21-06-2007Avian Influenza: H5N1 virus confirmed in turkey farm in the Czech Republic

19-06-2007Trade ban on cat and dog fur in the EU

14-06-2007Commissioner Kuneva opens conference in Berlin for a more effective European consumer protection

07-06-2007Consumers: EU steps up protection for holiday makers for Timeshare holidays and holiday discount clubs

07-06-2007European Commission, businesses and NGO's create Forum to battle alcohol-related harm

07-06-2007Questions and Answers on timeshare and long-term holiday products

30-05-2007Commission proposes actions to increase organ donations and transplants

30-05-2007Eight out of ten Europeans favour organ donor cards, Eurobarometer reveals

30-05-2007White Paper on Nutrition: Commission proposes EU-wide efforts to tackle the obesity epidemic

30-05-2007Q&A on organ donation and transplantation in the EU

24-05-2007Better Training for Safer Food: Commission publishes first annual report

24-05-2007Better Training for Safer Food annual report

22-05-2007World No Tobacco Day: more Europeans support smoke-free policies, new Eurobarometer reveals

22-05-2007Questions and answers on Tobacco

16-05-2007Preparation of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Brussels, 21/22 May 2007

15-05-2007European Commission launches "EU Mini-chefs," a website for children on healthy cooking

15-05-2007Consumer Affairs: Council Due to Consider Consumer Credit Directive ( Monday 21st May 2007).

08-05-2007Commissioner Kyprianou welcomes Council agreement on animal welfare rules for broilers

25-04-2007Reducing Salmonella : Member States back EU targets for broiler chickens

23-04-2007Europe’s windows on the world: ports and product safety

23-04-2007Questions and Answers on Commissioner Kuneva's visit to the Dutch Food and Product Safety Authority and the Port of Rotterdam

19-04-2007Commission publishes 2006 Annual Report on dangerous consumer products

19-04-2007Questions and Answers on the Annual Report on the Rapid Alert System for non-food consumer products (RAPEX)

13-04-2007Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of April 2007

28-03-2007Commission initiates infringement proceedings against Greece over ban on certain animal imports

28-03-2007http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/07/428&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN

28-03-2007Commission grants €2.5 million to WHO for seven projects under Public Health Programme

22-03-2007EU consumers willing to pay for better animal welfare

21-03-2007Commission refers Greece to Court over animal welfare infringements

20-03-2007Taking on HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis: Commissioner Kyprianou discusses priorities for action with ECDC

15-03-2007Commissioner Kuneva celebrates World Consumer Day

15-03-2007Three new Community Reference Laboratories will ensure reliable testing of food and animal feed

14-03-2007Europeans support alcohol health warnings to protect vulnerable, Eurobarometer reveals

14-03-2007EU requires cigarette lighters to be child-resistant

13-03-2007Kuneva launches new Consumer Strategy and backs plans for collective redress

13-03-2007Questions and answers on EU Consumer Policy strategy 2007-2013

08-03-2007Commission supplies foot-and-mouth vaccine to Turkey

07-03-2007Commission moves fast to cut administrative burdens for small businesses

27-02-2007EU emergency veterinary team to be established

27-02-2007Consumers: EU clamp-down on cross border fraudsters

27-02-2007A new Consumer Strategy: Consumers must lead the drive for growth and jobs

27-02-2007Questions and answers: Consumer Protection Cooperation Network

16-02-2007The CPVO organizes a seminar in Madrid on Enforcement on Plant Variety Rights

08-02-2007Consumers: Commission acts to boost confidence in digital world

08-02-2007Financial services: conference on better financial education for EU consumers

08-02-2007Frequently Asked Questions: The Review of EU Consumer Protection Rules "The Review of the Consumer Acquis"

08-02-2007SME retailers take to e-commerce but it’s strictly national

06-02-2007Avian Influenza: UK measures endorsed; Member States urged to tighten protection measures against H5N1

05-02-2007Avian Influenza: H5N1 virus confirmed in UK

30-01-2007Commission launches public debate on the best way to promote smoke-free environments

30-01-2007Questions and answers on the Green Paper on a smoke-free Europe

25-01-2007Markos Kyprianou, European Commissioner for Health -New Challenges for Europe's New Animal Strategy Green Week

25-01-2007Avian Influenza: Highly pathogenic H5 virus confirmed in Hungary

12-01-2007New rules for captive bird imports to protect animal health in the EU and improve the welfare of imported birds

04-01-2007Animal welfare in transport: new EU rules enter into force

22-12-2006Stopping rogue traders: EU consumer protection cooperation network starts work

21-12-2006Commission welcomes final adoption of Regulation on Fortified Foods

21-12-2006Commission welcomes final adoption of the Health Claims Regulation

20-12-2006Markos Kyprianou reaches agreement in principle with Russian Agriculture Minister

11-12-2006Transitional food safety and veterinary measures agreed for Bulgaria and Romania

05-12-2006Mental health: Commission releases report about Green paper consultation and publishes Eurobarometer survey

04-12-2006Ban on imports of live captive birds prolonged

01-12-2006Preparation of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Brussels, 4/5 December 2006

01-12-2006World AIDS Day : Markos Kyprianou presents award for best European HIV/AIDS commercial to 'Dance4Life' - the Netherlands

30-11-2006EU Health Programme: Commissioner Kyprianou welcomes Council political agreement

29-11-2006Commission hosts major international product safety event

28-11-2006Health services: Commissioner Kyprianou and European Health Ministers to hold first round table discussion

28-11-2006More veterinary and food safety decisions for after Enlargement agreed

20-11-2006Cat and dog fur: Commission proposes total EU ban

20-11-2006Questions and Answers on the proposal to ban cat and dog fur in the EU

15-11-2006AIDS - remember me? Commission launches online vote for best EU HIV/AIDS awareness commercial

15-11-2006Questions and answers on EU action on fighting HIV/AIDS

09-11-2006Fighting obesity: Commissioner Kyprianou “names and praises” companies for concrete commitments

09-11-2006Commission presents Eurobarometer on Health, Food and Nutrition

09-11-2006Questions and Answers on the EU Platform on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, and its commitments

09-11-2006Member States back a series of veterinary and food safety decisions for after Enlargement

09-11-2006Bluetongue: Restriction zone extended; New outbreaks in Sardinia and Portugal

09-11-2006Commission approves over €11.5 million to tackle animal diseases in Bulgaria and Romania in 2007

08-11-2006Towards a new Community Animal Health Strategy 2007-2013 Animal Health Conference

25-10-2006GM rice: Standing Committee backs Commission Decision on strict counter testing of US rice imports

25-10-2006Human cells and tissues: Commission adopts safety rules for processing, preservation, storage and distribution

25-10-2006Questions and Answers on Human Tissues and Cells

24-10-2006Commission adopts Communication on reducing alcohol related harm in Europe

24-10-2006Alcohol-related harm in Europe – Key data

19-10-2006GM rice: Commission to propose strict counter testing of US rice imports

12-10-2006Commission starts infringement proceedings against the UK for failure to act on food safety violations

12-10-2006Commission approves €193 million to fight animal diseases in 2007

12-10-2006Commission takes action against Member States breaking the tobacco sponsorship ban

06-10-2006Commissioner Kyprianou visits Brazil to review food safety measures for exports

06-10-2006Classical Swine Fever : post-enlargement measures for Bulgaria and Romania agreed

06-10-2006Food Safety: EU action against UK dairy agreed

02-10-2006Commission presents results of Eurobarometer on HIV/AIDS

02-10-2006Questions and answers on the Eurobarometer on HIV/AIDS

29-09-2006Pharmaceutical Forum: delivering better information, better access and better prices

29-09-2006Markos Kyprianou European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection Pharmaceutical Forum : delivering better information, better access and better prices Address to the Members of the Pharmaceutical Forum

28-09-2006International Health Regulations – Commission calls for proactive implementation, particularly on flu aspects

27-09-2006Commission presents results of Eurobarometer on consumer protection in the Internal Market

27-09-2006Questions and Answers on the Eurobarometer on consumer protection in the Internal Market

26-09-2006Patient mobility: Commission launches public consultation regarding EU action on health services

26-09-2006Competitiveness Council reaches political agreement on a Consumer Programme for 2007-2013

26-09-2006Questions and Answers on Health Services in the EU

22-09-2006Preparation of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Brussels, 25 September 2006

21-09-2006Distance Selling Directive: state of play and public consultation

20-09-2006Providing better training for safer food: the Commission looks at options for the future

20-09-2006Questions and Answers: Better Training for Safer Food

19-09-2006Commission pushes forward co-operation with China on food and product safety

19-09-2006Commission pushes forward co-operation with China on food and product safety

19-09-2006Commission pushes forward co-operation with China on food and product safety

13-09-2006Midday Express: Commission transmits proposals to Council on active substances for plant protection

12-09-2006 GM rice situation reviewed at the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health

11-09-2006Commission presents results of consultation on healthy diets and physical activity

05-09-2006Patient mobility: Commission to launch public consultation on EU framework for health services

05-09-2006Questions and Answers on Health Services in the EU

05-09-2006Avian Influenza: German vaccination, Romanian imports

31-08-2006Bluetongue confirmed in France

28-08-2006Bluetongue: Control measures revised

23-08-2006Commission requires certification of US rice exports to stop unauthorised GMO entering the EU

23-08-2006Questions and Answers on the finding of unauthorised GM rice on the US market

21-08-2006Bluetongue: Commission Decision on precautionary measures backed by Member States

21-08-2006 Bluetongue confirmed in Belgium and Germany

21-08-2006Trace amounts of non-authorised GM rice on US market

18-08-2006Bluetongue in the Netherlands confirmed

11-08-2006Updated crop yield forecasts for 2006 and analysis of drought effects

01-08-2006Reducing Salmonella: Commission sets EU targets for laying hens and adopts new control rules

01-08-2006Questions and Answers on Salmonella and other food-borne diseases

28-07-2006Commission proposes new legislation on food additives, flavourings and enzymes

12-07-2006Commission proposes new rules for plant protection products

12-07-2006Questions and Answers on Plant Protection Products

10-07-2006Commission urges Member States to take action on mini-motorbikes

10-07-2006Avian influenza H5N1 confirmed in a wild bird in Spain: authorities applying precautionary measures

07-07-2006Commission presents results of Eurobarometer on Avian Flu

06-07-2006Scientists warn: Ultraviolet radiation from sunbeds increases skin-cancer risk

06-07-2006Avian influenza : ban on imports of live ratites and meat from ratites from South Africa

04-07-2006Avian Influenza: Protection measures and import bans prolonged and amended

30-06-2006Food Safety: Commission presents annual report on Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed

28-06-2006Commission refers Germany to the European Court of Justice on tobacco advertising

26-06-2006World No Drugs Day 2006: Commission stresses Europe’s commitment to fight drugs trafficking and help addicts

26-06-2006The Commission improves dialogue with civil society on EU drugs policy

26-06-2006The EU policy in the drugs field: present priorities

23-06-2006Commission acts to reduce burden of accidents and injuries

21-06-2006Commission Priorities for Food Safety and Public Health in 2007

15-06-2006Avian Influenza: H5 virus confirmed in geese in Hungary

14-06-2006Commission transmits proposals to Council for conditional authorisation of active substances for plant protection

12-06-2006Brigitte Bardot was received by Commissioner Kyprianou's chef de cabinet, Margaritis Schinas

06-06-2006Avian Influenza: Import ban on all Romanian poultry and poultry products

06-06-2006Classical Swine Fever in Germany: measures eased slightly

06-06-2006Influenza: Commissioner Kyprianou regrets failure to agree on EU anti-viral stockpile

01-06-2006Commission acts to address gaps in the Timeshare Directive

31-05-2006Avian Influenza: Results of EU surveillance in wild birds presented

31-05-2006Employment, social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 1-2 June 2006, Luxembourg

31-05-2006Employment, social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 1-2 June 2006, Luxembourg

30-05-2006World No Tobacco Day – Survey reveals drop in smokers in EU

24-05-2006Revised package for EU programmes 2007-2013 – priority for modernisation and economic progress

24-05-2006Commissioner Kyprianou to open European Consumer Centre in Slovakia

24-05-2006Q&A on the legislative package of EU programmes for the financial programming period 2007-2013

19-05-2006Avian Influenza: H5N1 virus confirmed in backyard poultry in Denmark; Control measures being applied

16-05-2006Commissioner Kyprianou welcomes European Parliament vote on Health and Nutrition Claims

16-05-2006Commissioner Kyprianou welcomes Parliament vote on fortified foods

16-05-2006Classical Swine Fever in Germany: measures adjusted

16-05-2006Nutrition claims and conditions applying to them

16-05-2006Questions and Answers on Fortified Foods

16-05-2006Questions and Answers on Health and Nutrition Claims

10-05-2006Reliable health information at the click of a mouse – European Commission launches new Health Portal

08-05-2006Avian Influenza: Standing Committee backs a series of measures

08-05-2006Classical Swine Fever in Germany: restrictions agreed in response to suspected outbreak in Borken

04-05-2006Sunscreens: Commission moves to improve labelling

20-04-2006Classical swine fever in Germany: revised measures

12-04-2006Classical swine fever in Germany: revised measures on North-Rhine Westphalia

12-04-2006Commission proposes practical improvements to the way the European GMO legislative framework is implemented

07-04-2006Commission publishes new EU Guidelines on Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis

07-04-2006New EU Guidelines on Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis

06-04-2006 Avian influenza H5 suspected in a dead wild swan in United Kingdom: UK authorities applying precautionary measures

05-04-2006Avian Influenza: several preventive and control measures agreed by Standing Committee

05-04-2006Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza confirmed on poultry farm in Germany: German authorities applying EU control measures

04-04-2006Tobacco advertising: European Commission takes action against four non-compliant Member States

30-03-2006Pandemic Influenza: Commission publishes evaluators’ report on simulation exercise

30-03-2006Commissioner Kyprianou's main points addressed to the conference

30-03-2006Press release on first EU conference on animal welfare

30-03-2006Questions and Answers on EU Animal Welfare Policy, Brussels 30 March 2006

29-03-2006“HELP – For a life without tobacco”: Commissioners breath tested for carbon monoxide

27-03-2006Avian influenza H5 suspected in a dead wild swan in Czech Republic: Czech authorities applying precautionary measures

23-03-2006Avian Influenza: Measures for Sweden, France and Israel agreed

17-03-2006Avian Influenza: Import restrictions on Israeli poultry and poultry products following confirmed outbreaks of H5N1

17-03-2006Avian influenza H5N1 confirmed in a game farm in Sweden: Swedish authorities applying Community control measures

15-03-2006Avian influenza confirmed in a wild bird in Denmark: Danish authorities applying precautionary measures

13-03-2006World Consumer Day 2006: from consumer protection to consumer empowerment

09-03-2006 Commission requests further investigations on three unusual cases of TSE in sheep

09-03-2006Questions and Answers on TSEs in Sheep

09-03-2006The TSE community reference laboratory strain typing expert group (STEG)

08-03-2006BSE: UK beef embargo to be lifted

08-03-2006BSE: Lifting restrictions on the trade of cattle and beef from the UK

06-03-2006 Classical swine fever in three pig farms in North-Rhine Westphalia – Germany applying Community measures for the control of this disease

06-03-2006Avian influenza confirmed in one dead swan in Poland: Polish authorities applying precautionary measures

02-03-2006Safety of consumer products: Commission presents "Rapid Alert System" Report for 2005

02-03-2006Statement of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health

28-02-2006Avian influenza H5 in 2 dead wild ducks in Sweden: Swedish authorities applying precautionary measures

27-02-2006Commissioner Kyprianou visits Nigeria

23-02-2006Avian influenza suspected in poultry in France – rapid precautionary measures taken

22-02-2006Avian Influenza: Vaccination of certain poultry in France and Netherlands approved

22-02-2006Questions and Answers: Vaccinating poultry and other birds against Avian Influenza

21-02-2006Avian influenza confirmed in two wild birds in Slovakia: Slovak authorities applying precautionary measures

20-02-2006Avian influenza confirmed in wild duck in France: French authorities applying precautionary measures

17-02-2006Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of February 2006

17-02-2006Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of February 2006

16-02-2006Avian Influenza: Measures to be taken in the event of a highly pathogenic outbreak in a Member State

16-02-2006Avian influenza confirmed in swans in Hungary: authorities applying precautionary measures

16-02-2006Questions and Answers: Measures in event of avian influenza in poultry in the EU

15-02-2006Avian influenza H5 confirmed in swans in Austria: authorities applying precautionary measures

15-02-2006Avian influenza H5N1 in swans in Germany: authorities applying precautionary measures

15-02-2006Avian influenza: Standing Committee gives favourable opinion to two Commission measures

13-02-2006Avian Influenza: Highly pathogenic H5N1 virus confirmed in Bulgaria

13-02-2006Avian Influenza: Highly pathogenic H5N1 virus confirmed in Greece

13-02-2006Avian influenza H5 confirmed in a swan in Slovenia: Slovenian authorities implement the same measures as in Greece and Italy

13-02-2006Avian influenza confirmed in wild swans in Italy: Italian authorities applying precautionary measures

09-02-2006Suspected avian influenza in dead wild swans in Greece: the Commission takes precautionary measures

08-02-2006Questions and Answers on Human Tissues and Cells

08-02-2006Human cells and tissues : Commission adopts safety rules for donation and procurement

03-02-2006Maximum levels set for dioxins and PCBs in feed and food

03-02-2006Questions and Answers on Dioxins and PCBs

02-02-2006Child-resistant lighters: Commission calls on Member States to back measures to reduce accidents

02-02-2006Commission launches health information project

01-02-2006Tobacco advertising: European Commission takes action against two non-compliant EU Member States

30-01-2006Avian Influenza H5N1 Confirmed in Northern Part of Cyprus

24-01-2006Commissioner Kyprianou visits Turkey to support efforts in tackling avian influenza

23-01-2006Improving animal welfare: EU Action Plan adopted

23-01-2006MEMO: Questions and Answers on the Action Plan on the Protection and Welfare of Animals

19-01-2006Avian Influenza: EU surveillance measures extended

18-01-2006Avian influenza: expectations surpassed as international community pledges USD 1.9 bn in Beijing

16-01-2006Commissioner Kyprianou visits China to discuss avian flu, influenza preparedness and product safety

16-01-2006EU - China: Memorandum of Understanding

16-01-2006Information Note from Commissioner Kyprianou 11 January 2006

13-01-2006Commission pledges €80 million to fight bird flu in third countries

13-01-2006Visit of Commissioner KYPRIANOU to P.R. China (15-20 January 2005)

12-01-2006Avian influenza : Commission and Member States to discuss latest situation and future actions

09-01-2006Avian influenza in Turkey : EU takes further import measures and joint expert team starts work on the ground

07-01-2006Avian influenza: high pathogenic type H5N1 confirmed in poultry in eastern Turkey

05-01-2006Suspected human cases of avian influenza in Turkey: the Commission is working in close contact with the Turkish authorities, and the WHO, the OIE/FAO and the ECDC to clarify the situation

22-12-2005European Commission to co-host International Pledging Conference on Avian and Human Influenza in Beijing

22-12-2005Ban on antibiotics as growth promoters in animal feed enters into effect

22-12-2005Working against “super bugs”: Member States must do more to combat antimicrobial resistance

22-12-2005New Year, Safer Food: Upgraded food and feed legislation enters into effect

22-12-2005Questions and Answers on the new EU rules on food and feed hygiene and controls

15-12-2005Smoking among young people in the European Union: in 2006, the ‘HELP - For a life without tobacco’ campaign enters its second year!

12-12-2005Avian Influenza : chief medical and veterinary officers discuss guidelines for poultry sector workers

08-12-2005Commission launches consultation on how to promote healthy diets and physical activity

08-12-2005Memo: Questions and Answers on the EU approach to tackling obesity

07-12-2005 Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, December 8-9, Brussels

30-11-2005Commission approves €185 million to fight animal diseases in 2006

29-11-2005 Preparing for pandemic influenza and other health threats: Commission adopts EU plans

29-11-2005Preparing for pandemic influenza and other health threats: Commission adopts EU plans

29-11-2005 Preparing for influenza and major health threats

29-11-2005Memo: Preparing for influenza and major health threats

23-11-2005Avian Influenza: Adjustments to import bans and to biosecurity requirements agreed

18-11-2005Press release: EU - China Memorandum of Understanding on Product Safety

18-11-2005IP: EU and China to strengthen co-operation on product safety

08-11-2005Public Internet consultation on animal welfare

04-11-2005Commissioner Kyprianou visits SE Asia to discuss avian influenza and other issues

27-10-2005European scientists develop H7N1 avian flu vaccine

26-10-2005 Avian influenza: EU bans imports of captive live birds from third countries

26-10-2005European health experts take stock of influenza pandemic preparedness

25-10-2005Questions and Answers on the Animal By-Products Report

24-10-2005Towards a strategy on mental health for the European Union - Launch of Green Paper on Mental Health

21-10-2005 Avian influenza: further preventive measures agreed and Russian import restrictions adopted

20-10-2005Questions and answers on risk assessment of nanotechnology products

20-10-2005Nanotechnology: Commission launches a consultation on how best to assess the risk

19-10-2005Pandemic influenza: Kyprianou announces drive to reinforce EU’s preparedness

17-10-2005Mental health: Commission adopts Green Paper on illness affecting 1 in four adults

17-10-2005Avian influenza : high pathogenic type H5N1 confirmed in Romania is same strain as in Asia and Turkey

17-10-2005EU-funded research on Mental Health

14-10-2005 Avian influenza: Romanian import restrictions confirmed and EU preventive measures debated

13-10-2005Avian Influenza in Romania and Turkey: Commission takes further action

13-10-2005Avian Influenza in Romania: Presence of virus confirmed

11-10-2005Avian Flu in Turkey: EU bans imports of live birds and certain poultry products

10-10-2005Consumer credit: Commission adopts revised proposal to facilitate agreement

10-10-2005Questions and answers on the Commission’s revised proposal for a new EU consumer credit law

10-10-2005Information on suspicion of Avian Influenza in Romania and Turkey

05-10-2005Commission proposal to allow return of beef on the bone backed by Member States

05-10-2005Questions and Answers on changing BSE rules for beef on the bone

30-09-2005Questions and Answers on EU regulation of blood and its derivatives

28-09-2005BSE: Prospects for lifting current restrictions on the trade of cattle and beef from the UK

14-09-2005MEMO : National surveillance programmes for avian influenza July 2005 - January 2006

14-09-2005Midday express : National surveillance programmes for avian flu approved and further wild bird surveillance measures agreed

07-09-2005Guidelines for Member States enhanced surveillance for avian influenza viruses in wild birds in the European Union – September 2005 to January 2006

07-09-2005Midday Express: EU experts outline guidelines for improved avian influenza surveillance

25-08-2005Questions and Answers on EU action on Avian Influenza and Flu Pandemic Preparedness

23-08-2005Commission proposes new rules on the health of farmed fish

27-07-2005Tobacco advertising ban takes effect 31 July

27-07-2005Questions and Answers on tobacco advertising

15-07-2005Commission outlines next steps on BSE

15-07-2005Questions and answers on TSE Roadmap

12-07-2005Food Supplements Directive: European Court of Justice rules in favour of the Commission

01-07-2005 EU passengers travel with ease but still not fully aware of their rights

30-06-2005Tobacco control goes global : EU ratifies WHO Framework Convention on

28-06-2005 Summit of EU influenza experts discusses coordinated response to possible pandemic

24-06-2005The Council adopts Drugs Action Plan for 2005-2008

21-06-2005 European Food Safety Authority officially inaugurated

17-06-2005 Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of June 2005

10-06-2005 Helping European consumers: Commissioner Kyprianou opens European Consumer Centre in Cyprus

08-06-2005EU survey reveals consumers willing to pay more for better animal welfare

08-06-2005 Consumer attitudes to animal welfare: Main findings of the Eurobarometer survey

03-06-2005Commissioner Kyprianou welcomes Council agreement on Health Claims

03-06-2005Preparation of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Luxembourg, 6th June 2005 and Space Council 7th June –

01-06-2005Employment, social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council, 2-3 June 2005, Luxembourg

31-05-2005Commission proposes legislation to improve welfare of broiler chickens

27-05-2005EU success: OIE adopts international guidelines on animal welfare

26-05-2005Commission launches TV ad campaign to promote a life without tobacco

26-05-2005The meaning and the making of the new EU anti-smoking TV advertisements

20-05-2005eHealth: Commission calls for better use of technologies that empower patients, improve healthcare and save lives

20-05-2005Stronger global defences against epidemics: Markos Kyprianou welcomes new WHO agreement

20-05-2005eHealth success stories to be showcased at Tromso conference 23-24 May

11-05-2005Le Commissaire européen chez Euro-Info-Consommateurs ! « Nous devons construire la confiance »

11-05-2005Conclusions of Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, section on Toxicological Safety - meeting of 10 May 2005

02-05-2005Commissioner Kyprianou: Labelling and its implications for consumers

28-04-2005Avian Influenza: Commission proposes updated measures aimed at preventing epidemics

28-04-2005Questions and Answers on Avian Influenza

25-04-2005EU detection method for BT10 Maize validated

21-04-2005Advisory Group on the Food Chain and Animal and Plant Health

21-04-2005Members of the Advisory Group on the Food Chain and Animal and Plant Health announced

18-04-2005Questions & answers on GMO ‘existing products’ register

18-04-2005Register of existing GM food and feed products published

15-04-2005Commissioner Kyprianou visits USA to discuss obesity, pandemic preparedness and GMOs

15-04-2005Bt10: Commission requires certification of US exports to stop unauthorised GMO entering the EU

14-04-2005Avian influenza in North Korea : import of feathers and pet birds banned

05-04-2005EU-Canada veterinary agreement paves the way for more trade

04-04-2005Commission extends Sudan dye measures and reminds food operators of their responsibilities

01-04-2005Commission seeks clarification on Bt10 from US authorities and Syngenta

22-03-2005Questions and Answers on the Regulation of GMOs in the European Union

22-03-2005Commission confirms quality of European GMO legislative framework

16-03-2005EU-Russia deal safeguards trade in plant products

15-03-2005Obesity epidemic: Markos Kyprianou pledges action as data shows more children overweight

15-03-2005EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health: Questions and Answers

15-03-2005Questions and Answers on the EU-Russia deal on the trade in plant products

11-03-2005Negotiations with Russia on plant health

01-03-2005“HELP – For a life without tobacco”: EU launches new anti-smoking campaign

28-02-2005Avian influenza H5 in 2 dead wild ducks in Sweden: Swedish authorities applying precautionary measures

25-02-2005Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of February 2005

25-02-2005Sudan 1: Contaminants Working Group of 24-25 February 2005 - Conclusions of the Commission

25-02-2005New EU anti-smoking drive promised by Commissioner Kyprianou as WHO Tobacco Control treaty enters into force

24-02-2005Unfair commercial practices: Commission welcomes Parliament’s approval of new law

24-02-2005European Commission and national experts discuss Sudan 1 contamination

22-02-2005EU and US to strengthen cooperation on product safety

16-02-2005Transport with a human face: new rights for passengers

16-02-2005Air transport: Europe reinforces passengers’ rights

16-02-2005Commission approves new BSE tests, opening up competition in the field

14-02-2005INTERNATIONAL: Markos Kyprianou visits Russia to facilitate trade in plant and animal products and discuss health threats

12-02-2005The Commission adopts a new Drugs Action Plan for 2005-2008

09-02-2005IMPORTS & EXPORTS : EU launches new export help service for developing countries

02-02-2005First case of BSE in a goat: Member States support Commission proposal for increased testing

01-02-2005Public Health: € 43.5 million call for projects underway

31-01-2005Traceability of food products: new EU guidelines to facilitate implementation

28-01-2005Questions and Answers on TSE in goats

28-01-2005Case of BSE in a goat confirmed: Commission extends testing programme

14-01-2005Statement of Markos Kyprianou at the WHO European Ministerial Conference on Mental Health

12-01-2005“Mental illness is Europe’s unseen killer” says Markos Kyprianou

12-01-2005Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Argentina: restrictions lifted

12-01-2005Review of the avian influenza situation in Asia

11-01-2005Newcastle disease in Bulgaria: Suspension of imports limited to one district

22-12-2004Outcome of Agriculture/Fisheries Council of December 2004

21-12-2004New Animal Health Strategy announced by Markos Kyprianou

15-12-2004La Commission crée une Agence exécutive pour gérer avec plus d'efficacité le programme communautaire de santé publique

15-12-2004Creating a toolkit for better lawmaking: new EU forum brings together businesses, consumers and legal experts

10-12-2004Commissioner Kyprianou discusses international co-operation in health security at G7 Ministerial in Paris

03-12-2004Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer protection Council, 6-7 December

30-11-2004HIV/AIDS: risk to young Europeans increasing says Markos Kyprianou

30-11-2004European Union activities relating to HIV/AIDS

30-11-2004Statement by Commissioner Louis Michel on World AIDS Day – 1 December 2004

29-11-2004Draft decision on genetically modified maize MON 863 to be referred to Council

26-11-2004Panel of scientists require more data to evaluate suspected case of BSE in a goat

23-11-2004Outcome of Agriculture/Fisheries Council of November 2004 - (Animal Transport)

22-11-2004Commission welcomes Council’s agreement on stricter welfare rules for transport of animals

19-11-2004BSE : Formal lifting of restrictions on Portuguese exports

16-11-2004EU law to ban pressure selling: Commission welcomes Council’s common position

08-11-2004EU-US: EU requests WTO to confirm that there is no justification for US/Canada to continue to apply sanctions

08-11-2004Safety first in feed additive authorisations

05-11-2004Dioxin contamination : EU traceability and alert notifications systems work well

04-11-2004Questions and answers on the Commission’s revised proposal for a new EU consumer credit law

29-10-2004Review of the bluetongue situation in Spain

28-10-2004Commission submits French Research Findings on TSE in a goat to Expert Panel

28-10-2004Questions and Answers on TSE in goats

28-10-2004Making rights a reality: New Europe-wide support network for consumers

26-10-2004Genetically modified NK603 maize authorised for both food and feed

25-10-2004Citizens and stakeholders support Commissioner Byrne on future

22-10-2004EU fight against tobacco continues with graphic picture warnings and € 72 million media campaign

18-10-2004Achievements of Commissioner David Byrne, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection 1999-2004

15-10-2004Commission approves €188 million to fight animal diseases in 2005

15-10-2004Dispatch of live cattle, goats and sheep banned from south Spain due to bluetongue

13-10-2004New EU rules on PAH levels in food, mainly on benzo(a)pyrene

13-10-2004EU rules on ochratoxin A extended to coffee, wine and grape juice

12-10-2004Commission proposes revised rules on food additives reducing nitrates and nitrites levels

08-10-2004New legislation to crack down on rogue traders: EU-wide enforcement network given green light

24-09-2004World Heart Day: Obese children may be storing up health disaster for tomorrow says Commissioner Byrne

17-09-2004HIV/AIDS - European Union and neighbouring countries pledge common action to counter resurgent epidemic

17-09-2004Rabies – French authorities still urgently searching for five people

17-09-2004Rabies – French authorities still urgently searching for five people

15-09-2004ENLARGEMENT: Seminar being held in Ireland to deepen EU-U.S. co-operation on food safety

15-09-2004Review of the avian influenza situation in Asia, Canada, the USA & South Africa

09-09-2004Mental health of children and young people : Commission to hosts international conference on 20 and 21 September

08-09-2004Inscription of MON 810 GM maize varieties in the Common EU Catalogue of Varieties

08-09-2004HIV/AIDS – a resurgent epidemic in Europe and its neighbourhood: Commission calls for political leadership

06-09-2004Urgent: Europe-wide search for people who had contact with rabid dog in South-West France

06-09-2004Urgent: Europe-wide search for people who had contact with rabid dog in South-West France

02-09-2004IMPORT & EXPORTS : Russia-EU relations: Trade in animal products will continue after 1 October

30-08-2004New advisory group on the food chain created

30-08-2004Start up event for European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) to be held in Stockholm on 27 September

28-08-2004Rabies: Possible exposure of humans in South West France

28-08-2004Rabies: Possible exposure of humans in South West France

23-08-2004Avian influenza in Malaysia: import of feathers and pet birds banned

20-08-2004Enjoy your holidays - and enjoy your rights! Ten basic principles of consumer protection

10-08-2004Commission suspends imports of ostriches from South Africa after avian influenza outbreaks

26-07-2004Commission appoints members to three non-food scientific advisory committees

26-07-2004Commission appoints members to three non-food scientific advisory committees

26-07-2004Avian influenza in Asia: Prolongation of import embargo on poultry products until 15 December

20-07-2004Plant health and world trade: EU signs up to new international rules

20-07-2004Outcome of Agriculture/Fisheries Council of July 2004

19-07-2004GMOs: Commission authorises import of GM-maize for use in animal feed

16-07-2004Préparation du Conseil Agriculture/Pêche de juillet 2004

15-07-2004Boosting the economy through better health: Commissioner Byrne launches reflection process on the future of EU health policy

08-07-2004EU to present co-ordinated approach to confront the threat of an HIV/AIDS epidemic in Europe (Midday Express)

02-07-2004Health in developing countries - Commission and World Health Organization join forces to deliver on development goals

28-06-2004EU consumers favour competition but want guarantees on public services

25-06-2004Commission proposes authorisation of NK603 maize

24-06-2004Press conference to launch "Product Safety in Europe: a Guide to corrective actions including recalls

23-06-2004WHO Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health: Focus on a Healthy Future for our Children

22-06-2004IMPORTS & EXPORTS : Outcome of Agriculture/Fisheries Council of June 2004 - Import duties & EU exports of animal products

22-06-2004IMPORTS & EXPORTS : Outcome of Agriculture/Fisheries Council of June 2004 - Import duties & EU exports of animal products

22-06-2004Outcome of Agriculture/Fisheries Council of June 2004 - Ban on herring fishing in the Baltic Sea – Dioxins

22-06-2004Outcome of Agriculture/Fisheries Council of June 2004 - Beef labelling

21-06-2004EU signs Council of Europe Convention on international animal transport

21-06-2004EU signs Council of Europe Convention on international animal transport

17-06-2004Food quality and safety: EU awards €192m to new research projects and networks

11-06-2004EURO 2004 feels free to say no to smoking

09-06-2004Commission launches Environment and Health Action Plan 2004-2010

09-06-2004Travelling with pets: Commission offers summer holiday solution despite Member State delays

02-06-20042586th Council meeting Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs

28-05-2004"Health is wealth" stresses Byrne on 31 May World No Tobacco Day

24-05-2004“Time to take on obesity” says Byrne as WHO debates worldwide strategy

19-05-2004Commission authorises import of canned GM-sweet corn under new strict labelling conditions – consumers can choose

18-05-2004Commission welcomes agreement to crack down on rogue traders: EU-wide enforcement network to be created

18-05-2004Commission applauds Council agreement on unfair commercial practices: EU to ban pressure selling

17-05-2004Frequently asked questions about BSE-tests

06-05-2004Questions and Answers on animal by-products

03-05-2004e-Health: better health and healthcare through the use of information and communications technologies

03-05-2004EU rules on animal by-products set to apply for imports

30-04-2004Question and Answers on the regulation of GMOs in the EU

26-04-2004Pesticides: Byrne welcomes Council support on establishing common maximum residue levels

26-04-2004Byrne welcomes completion of extensive review of food and feed controls and hygiene rules

26-04-2004Questions and Answers on Feed Hygiene

26-04-2004Questions and Answers on the Regulation on Official Food and Feed Controls

26-04-2004Questions and Answers on hygiene requirements for food

23-04-2004A new impetus for European biotechnology: bringing coherence to EU biotechnology policies

22-04-2004ENLARGEMENT: Safe food in an EU of 25 Member States: final steps towards enlargement on 1 May

21-04-2004Healthcare cooperation: Patients to benefit from new Commission proposals

15-04-2004TRACES: Commission adopts new system to manage animal movements and prevent the spread of animal diseases

15-04-2004Safe food in an EU of 25 Member States: final steps towards enlargement on 1 May

15-04-2004TRACES: Commission adopts new system to manage animal movements and prevent the spread of animal diseases

15-04-2004ENLARGEMENT: Myths and misunderstandings about food, drink and EU enlargement

13-04-2004Children risk choking: new EU measures to withdraw jelly mini-cups

10-04-2004“Feel free to say no” anti-smoking campaign hits the road again

03-04-2004Commission reorganises its non-food scientific advisory committees

31-03-2004EC ratifies international treaty on plant genetic resources improving access to seeds and agricultural biodiversity

30-03-2004Restrictions lifted on poultry imports from the USA and Canada. Only Texas and a part of British Columbia still restricted

24-03-2004Agriculture / Fisheries Council of 22-23 March 2004 - Outcome

23-03-2004Commission launching a co-operation initiative of current and future Member States at the future veterinary Border Inspection Posts

22-03-2004Suspension of poultry imports from the USA after an avian influenza outbreak prolonged

19-03-2004Préparation du Conseil Agriculture/Pêche de mars 2004

18-03-2004Commission suspends temporarily import of horses from South Africa

16-03-2004Commissioner Byrne visits the US to discuss food safety and public and animal health issues

11-03-2004Commission suspends EU poultry imports from Canada after avian influenza outbreak

09-03-2004"New controls will enhance enforcement" says Commissioner Byrne as Parliament backs new law

03-03-2004Suspension of poultry imports from the USA after avian influenza outbreak reconfirmed

02-03-2004European Commission welcomes new rules to guarantee safety and quality of human cells and tissues

24-02-2004Commission suspends EU poultry imports from the USA after avian influenza outbreak in Texas

23-02-2004Byrne calls for worldwide animal welfare standards Commission granted official observer status at OIE

23-02-2004OIE to hold Global Conference on Animal Welfare in Paris

20-02-2004Commission clears the way for temporary admission of horses participating in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Athens

13-02-2004Avian influenza: Influenza preparedness: Byrne welcomes ministers agreement on a coordinated approach

09-02-2004Dangerous products in the spotlight: Commission to publish weekly reports on safety alerts

04-02-2004Avian influenza: EU experts in Vietnam help investigating threat to human health

03-02-2004Avian influenza outbreak in Asia: Member States agree to prolong import embargo on poultry products

29-01-2004Avian influenza: EU expert flies to Vietnam

29-01-2004EU reduces the 100% testing requirement for imports of poultry meat from Brazil to 20%

29-01-2004IMPORT: EU reduces the 100% testing requirement for imports of poultry meat from Brazil to 20%

28-01-2004EU suspends imports of Pet Birds from South East Asia

28-01-2004GMOs: Commission takes stock of progress

23-01-2004Commission suspends EU poultry imports from Thailand after avian influenza outbreak

21-01-2004IMPORT: New measures to stop imports of chilli and chilli products with carcinogenic red dye

21-01-2004New measures to stop imports of chilli and chilli products with carcinogenic red dye

16-01-2004European Commission offers help in Avian Influenza crisis to Vietnam

15-01-2004Safety first new laws for product recalls

08-01-2004More advance payments for the eradication of avian influenza in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany in 2003

24-12-2003Statement of Commissioner Byrne on a BSE case in the US

19-12-2003Revision of TSE testing in sheep and goats

18-12-2003Animal disease control: Byrne welcomes Council adoption of eartagging for sheep and goats

18-12-2003Outcome of Agri/Fisheries Council of December 2003

17-12-2003Commissioner Byrne welcomes Council adoption of eartagging for sheep and goats

11-12-2003Protection of Bees: Commission steps up measures against exotic parasites

11-12-2003Protection of Bees: Commission steps up measures against exotic parasites

10-12-2003First meeting of New European Consumer Consultative Group

05-12-2003ENLARGEMENT: Questions and Answers on food safety issues

05-12-2003Classical swine fever: New test approved

03-12-2003Byrne welcomes Council adoption of new uses of food additives and improved rules for flavourings

01-12-2003Reduced-Calorie Fats: Salatrims approved for use as food ingredients

29-11-2003"Zoonoses" Commissioner Byrne welcomes new legislation to combat food-borne diseases such as salmonella

27-11-2003Travelling with pets: Pet passports to be introduced in July 2004

27-11-2003Travelling with pets: Pet passports to be introduced in July 2004

17-11-2003Commission proposes amendment to EU law on materials which come into contact with food

10-11-2003Commission proposes common rules for adding vitamins and minerals to foods

10-11-2003Proposal for EU rules about adding vitamins and minerals to foods - frequently asked questions

07-11-2003Preparation of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Brussels, 10th November 2003

07-11-2003State of play on GMO authorisations under EU law

06-11-2003Restrictions lifted in Bulgaria and re-imposed in The Balearic Islands

05-11-200310 points on the Commission's proposal for a consumer credit directive

30-10-2003Commission proposes signing the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Animals during International Transport

27-10-2003Making EU enlargement work for consumers

24-10-2003Questions and Answers about GMOs in seeds

16-10-2003Commission approves EUR 147 million to fight animal diseases in 2004

16-10-2003Commission approves €147 million to fight animal diseases in 2004

15-10-2003EU complies with WTO ruling on Hormone beef and calls on USA and Canada to lift trade sanctions

10-10-2003Safety of smoke flavourings: Commissioner Byrne welcomes Council adoption of new Regulation

10-10-2003Foot-and-mouth disease in Argentina: extension of areas under restriction

10-10-2003€1.25 million advance payments for the eradication of avian influenza in Belgium

01-10-2003The proposed Regulation on health & nutrition claims: Myths & Misunderstandings

29-09-2003FMD: Byrne welcomes new EU legislation to control outbreaks

29-09-2003Food without fear: new food labelling rules will improve consumer information on food ingredients, in particular allergens

24-09-2003€10 million advance payments for the eradication of avian influenza in the Netherlands

10-09-2003Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Argentina

24-08-2003Questions and Answers on TSE in sheep and goats

19-08-2003EU contribution to compensate the costs of precautionary measures against FMD taken by Germany, Belgium, Spain and Portugal in 2001

18-08-2003European Commission regrets the request for a WTO panel on GMOs

12-08-2003Commission acts to limit levels of the mycotoxin "patulin" in apple products

05-08-2003Commission acts to prevent introducing exotic parasites affecting honey bees into the EU

31-07-2003FMD in Swaziland and Botswana: imports again fully authorised

23-07-2003GMOs: Commission publishes recommendations to ensure co-existence of GM and non-GM crops

22-07-2003No hiding place for rogue traders: Commission proposes EU-wide network of national watchdogs

22-07-2003Better food hygiene: Commissioner Byrne welcomes political agreement about official controls on food of animal origin

22-07-2003European legislative framework for GMOs is now in place

18-07-2003Foot-and-mouth disease: Paraguay and Argentinia

16-07-2003Commission proposal on nutrition and health claims to better inform consumers and harmonise the market

16-07-2003Commission proposes radical overhaul of animal transport rules

14-07-2003Guarantees directive: Commission takes Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Spain to court

14-07-2003Commission takes four Member States to Court over protection of laying hens

11-07-2003Avian influenza: crisis over

08-07-2003Commission close to completion of pesticide review: 110 additional substances to be withdrawn

04-07-2003Aflatoxins: Commission imposes special conditions for import of Brazil nuts in shell from Brazil

04-07-2003EU co-financing agreed for eradication of Classical Swine Fever in Germany, Luxembourg and Spain

02-07-2003Wallström and Byrne welcome EP acceptance of a trustworthy and safe approach to GMOs and GM food and feed

02-07-2003Avian influenza: crisis over in the Netherlands

02-07-2003Temporary measures adopted at EU-level to mitigate risk of FMD spreading from Libya via animal transport vehicles

28-06-2003Emergency measures approved to stop import of carcinogenic hot chilli

24-06-2003Better information on meat products from July 2003

24-06-2003Avian influenza in Germany: All measures lifted

23-06-2003Facilitating safety in animals and animal products: Commission issues manual to assist trading partners

22-06-2003Council and Parliament prohibit antibiotics as growth promoters: Commissioner Byrne welcomes adoption of Regulation on feed additives

19-06-2003WTO consultation over GMO's: EU reiterates its authorisation system is in accordance with WTO rules

19-06-2003Commission approves new BSE tests

18-06-2003Rough times for rogue traders: Commission proposes EU-wide ban on unfair commercial practices

18-06-2003Emergency measures approved to stop import of carcinogenic hot chilli

18-06-2003Questions and answers on the proposed Unfair Commercial Practices Directive

16-06-2003 Monkey Pox virus: Commission bans the import prairie dogs and rodents that could carry the disease

16-06-2003Monkey Pox virus: Commission bans the import prairie dogs and rodents that could carry the disease

16-06-2003The European Commission supports OIE global conference on animal welfare

13-06-2003Avian influenza: First easing of restrictions in the Netherlands

12-06-2003FMD: Byrne welcomes political agreement on improved Directive to control outbreaks

10-06-2003Noni juice and DHA rich oil approved for use as food ingredients

27-05-2003Export of live poultry and hatching eggs can resume in Belgium

26-05-2003Weekly reports of rapid alert system for food and feed go on-line

26-05-2003Weekly reports of rapid alert system for food and feed go on-line

26-05-2003Weekly reports of rapid alert system for food and feed go on-line

21-05-2003Permanent withdrawal of use of “konjac” (E425) in jelly confectionery confirmed

19-05-2003Commissioner Byrne pleased with Council political agreement on sweeteners

15-05-2003Update on avian influenza in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany

13-05-2003ENLARGEMENT: Commissioner Byrne, promoting food safety and diversity throughout an enlarged EU

13-05-2003European Commission regrets US decision to file WTO case on GMOs as misguided and unnecessary

12-05-2003Commission adopts control measures to contain possible avian influenza outbreak in Germany

07-05-2003Update on avian influenza in the Netherlands and Belgium

28-04-2003Avian influenza: Byrne visits crisis centre in the Netherlands

26-04-2003Avian influenza in the Netherlands: Some restrictions lifted

24-04-2003New feed hygiene requirements: the missing link to guarantee food safety

22-04-2003Explanatory summary : Commission report shows stable level of pesticide residues in food in the EU

22-04-2003Imminent implementation of strict rules on animal by-products facilitated

16-04-2003Avian Influenza in Belgium: Commission adopts control measures

09-04-2003Avian influenza in the Netherlands: restrictions extended

18-03-2003No avian influenza in Belgium, 18 March 2003 Annex : Statement of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal health and of the Belgian Delegation

14-03-2003Pesticides: consumer protection to be boosted via harmonisation of maximum residue levels

12-03-2003Commission adopts control measures to contain possible avian influenza outbreak in Belgium

10-03-2003Statement of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health on avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands

05-03-2003Committee prolongs control measures to contain avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands

05-03-2003Commission proposes extension of transitional measures on BSE

05-03-2003Statement of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health on avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands

03-03-2003Commission adopts control measures to contain avian influenza outbreak in the Netherlands

19-02-2003Travelling with pets: simplified EU system approved

19-02-2003Travelling with pets: simplified EU system approved

05-02-2003Commission proposes new food and feed controls with teeth

05-02-2003Commission proposes new food and feed controls with teeth

31-01-2003Commission proposes new rules for financing EU consumer policy

29-01-2003Newcastle disease in the USA: export restrictions limited to three States

27-01-2003Brighter eyesight or brighter salmon? Commission decides new rules on colouring feed additive

23-01-2003100% testing requirement for imports of shrimps from Thailand lifted

13-01-2003Commission acts against five Member States to protect laying hens

10-01-2003Commission clears the way for temporary admission of horses participating in the Equestrian Pre-Olympic Test Events in Greece

10-01-2003The Balearic Islands declared free of bluetongue

08-01-2003Questions and Answers on BSE

06-01-2003Commission acts to guarantee EU shoppers' rights: infringement proceedings against 8 Member States

06-01-20032003 sees stricter labelling rules for meat

19-12-2002Stopping animal disease at the border: tighter rules on personal imports of meat and milk into the EU

19-12-2002GM-derived Cottonseed oils notified for marketing in the EU

18-12-2002Commission approves €132 million package to fight animal diseases

18-12-2002FMD: Commission proposes improved Directive to control outbreaks

18-12-2002Controlling the spread of animal diseases: Commission proposes eartagging for sheep and goats

17-12-2002FMD: Commissioner David Byrne welcomes European Parliament recommendations

17-12-2002Member States endorse Commission proposals to combat TSE in sheep and goats

16-12-2002Commissioner David Byrne welcomes Council agreement on hygiene rules for food of animal origin

16-12-2002Commissioner David Byrne welcomes Council support for legislation banning hormones as growth promoters

12-12-2002Standing Committee votes to strengthen EU legislation on natural mineral waters

12-12-2002Measures against avian influenza in Italy

29-11-2002Commission proposes new uses of food additives and improved rules for flavourings

28-11-2002EU Plant Health Regime improved to reduce risk of importing harmful organisms

28-11-2002Commissioner David Byrne welcomes political agreement of Council on further labelling requirements for GMOs in food and feed

28-11-2002"Zoonoses" Commissioner David Byrne welcomes Council endorsement of proposals to combat food-borne diseases like salmonella

28-11-2002Hygiene package: Commissioner David Byrne welcomes political agreement on animal health rules

20-11-2002Green light for the import of more products of animal origin from China

15-11-2002Unlocking the potential of cross-border shopping in the EU: Commission publishes survey results

14-11-2002Cow tongues, vultures and geographical BSE risk on Scientific Steering Committee agenda

13-11-2002British beef: Commission satisfied that EU law is now respected

13-11-2002Questions and Answers on animal by-products

11-11-2002Consumer credit rules for the 21st century

11-11-2002Results of the Competitiveness Council of Ministers, Brussels, 10th November 2003

11-11-2002Press welcome to participate at seminar on Animal By-Products Regulation

31-10-2002New provisions for the control of Classical Swine Fever boost economic viability of pig farming and improve animal health

28-10-2002European and US consumer groups meet to discuss food safety, GMOs, access to medicines and more

18-10-2002Commission approves EUR 132 million package to fight animal disease

11-10-2002Commission adopts first EU report on irradiated food

02-10-2002David Byrne welcomes lifting of British beef embargo by France

24-09-2002David Byrne welcomes new rules on animal-by-products

22-09-2002Tighter rules on personal imports of meat and milk into the EU

20-09-2002Results of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health - Antibiotic Residues

17-09-2002Result of the Scientific Steering Committee

01-08-2002Commission clears the way for temporary admission of horses participating in World Equestrian Games

24-07-2002Result of the Standing Committee on the Food chain on MPA-contamination

23-07-2002Commission proposes new rules for controls on food of animal origin

19-07-2002New building for Commission's Food and Veterinary Office officially opened in Ireland

18-07-2002Commission adopts new labelling rules on caffeine and quinine

18-07-2002Food: Commission proposes EU-wide safety assessment and authorisation of smoke flavourings

17-07-2002Commission decides to refer France to Court for a second time for non-compliance with Court judgment on British beef

16-07-2002Result of the Standing Committee on the Food chain on MPA-contamination

03-07-2002Commission proposals for a trustworthy and environmentally safe approach to GMOs and GM food and feed backed by European Parliament

02-07-2002Scientists publish geographical risk assessments (GBR) for seven countries - Bulgaria, Croatia, Iceland, Latvia, San Marino, Turkey and Vanuatu

28-06-2002Limits on presence of dioxin in food and feed enter into force on 1 July

28-06-2002Limits on presence of dioxin in food and feed enter into force on 1st July

28-06-2002Spaniards win European Young Consumer Competition

27-06-2002Have pets, will travel restrictions eased on the movement of domestic pets within the EU

27-06-2002Byrne welcomes adoption of African Swine Fever Directive

27-06-2002Have pets, will travel restrictions eased on the movement of domestic pets within the EU

27-06-2002Hygiene rules: Byrne welcomes Council agreement on more flexibility particularly for traditional products

26-06-2002Council adopts directive on distance marketing of financial services

11-06-2002'Fair Trading' for consumers and business in the internal market: Commission consults on legislation

11-06-2002'Fair Trading' for consumers and business in the internal market: Commission consults on legislation

11-06-2002Questions and answers on the follow-up communication to the Green Paper on Consumer Protection

11-06-2002Questions and answers on the follow-up communication to the Green Paper on Consumer Protection

06-06-2002Classical Swine Fever in France, Luxembourg, Germany and Spain

22-05-2002BSE - SSC publishes new advice

16-05-2002Byrne welcomes European Parliament backing of proposals to combat food-borne diseases

15-05-2002Byrne welcomes endorsement of food hygiene proposals by the EP

14-05-2002Distance marketing of financial services: Commission welcomes European Parliament's support for Directive

08-05-2002Classical Swine Fever in Germany, Luxembourg, France and Spain

08-05-2002Green light for import of certain products of animal origin from China

23-04-2002Growth promoting hormones pose health risk to consumers, confirms EU Scientific Committee

11-04-2002Classical Swine Fever in Germany and Spain

10-04-2002Food Chain Committee Discussion on MPA-hormones in feed and food products

09-04-2002Recent opinions of Scientific Steering Committee on BSE related issues

06-04-2002Classical swine fever in Luxembourg, Spain and Germany

03-04-2002Feedback on Commission's European Contract Law initative now published

20-03-2002Scientific Committee adopted opinion on animal welfare during transport

19-03-2002Food Safety Member States support emergency suspension of the sale of jelly mini-cups containing "konjac" (E425) food additive

13-03-2002BSE Byrne disappointed by EP position on catering waste delaying adoption of animal waste regulation

21-02-2002Food Safety First set of farm-to-table food safety measures take effect

21-02-2002Food Safety First set of farm-to-table food safety measures take effect from 21 Feb 2002

21-02-2002Food Safety First set of farm-to-table food safety measures take effect from 21 Feb 2002 - RAPID Ref. IP/02/289

20-02-2002Classical Swine Fever in Luxembourg: export of pigs banned

20-02-2002Hormone free beef from the USA: Additional testing requirements lifted

14-02-2002Extension of TSE tests in sheep and goats

01-02-2002African Swine Fever - European Commission proposes to harmonize control measures

25-01-2002EU Standing Veterinary Committee agrees on suspension of imports of products of animal origin from China

24-01-2002Food controls - EU inspectors find national controls on E. coli vary between EU countries

24-01-2002Scientific Steering Committee publishes new opinions on BSE related issues

16-01-2002Foot-and-mouth disease in the UK - Classical swine fever in Spain

14-01-2002ENLARGEMENT: Enlargement and upgrading food controls are the challenges ahead - David Byrne at Green Week 2002 11/01/2002

14-01-2002Enlargement and upgrading food controls are the challenges ahead - David Byrne at Green Week 2002 11/01/2002

09-01-2002Classical swine fever in Spain - Foot-and-mouth disease in the UK

28-12-2001New beef labelling rules more information for consumers from 1 January 2002

20-12-2001First edition of Consumers in Europe- Facts and figures

19-12-2001Foot-and-mouth disease in the UK - Classical swine fever in Spain

18-12-2001Statement of Commissioner Byrne on new BSE-cases in Germany

12-12-2001Questions and Answers on Foot-and-Mouth Disease

10-12-2001David Byrne welcomes breakthrough in helping consumers shop online with confidence

05-12-2001Questions and answers on Classical Swine Fever

05-12-2001New case of Classical Swine Fever in Spain: Commission adopts export restrictions

05-12-2001Scientific Steering Committee publishes opinions about the origin of BSE and other BSE related issues

29-11-2001Dioxin in Food – Byrne welcomes adoption by Council of dioxin limits in food

27-11-2001"Dioxin in Feed" Commissioner Byrne welcomes adoption by Council of dioxin limits in feed

26-11-2001Stricter labelling requirements for sausages and preserved meat products

22-11-2001Poland can export fresh pig meat to the EU

20-11-2001Commission services paper on the processing, disposal and uses of animal by-product in Member States

20-11-2001Common position on animal by-products regulation agreed

15-11-2001Commission welcomes Parliament's support for proposal on cross-border payments in euros

15-11-2001End of classical swine fever restrictions in Spain

09-11-2001The Commission adopts further standards for the welfare of pigs

25-10-2001The Commission adopts strategy to reduce dioxins and PCBs in feed and food

25-10-2001The Commission adopts strategy to reduce dioxins and PCBs in environment, feed and food

24-10-2001Scientific Steering Committee publishes opinion on potential risk of BSE in sheep and goats

23-10-2001Welfare of animals during transport - Council approves mandate for negotiating international rules

16-10-2001New European network to help consumers settle cross-border disputes out-of-court

16-10-2001New European network to help consumers settle cross-border disputes out-of-court

16-10-2001Commission approves €155 million to fight animal diseases

16-10-2001Commission approves EURO 155 million to fight animal diseases

12-10-2001Labelling of compound feedingstuffs agreed in conciliation: clear percentages on label

09-10-2001Results of the Standing Veterinary Committee

08-10-2001Commissioner Byrne visits the US to discuss Biotechnology and Public Health issues

02-10-2001The future direction of EU consumer policy: Commission stirs up public debate

02-10-2001The future direction of EU consumer policy: Commission stirs up public debate

02-10-2001Questions and answers on the Green Paper on Consumer Protection

02-10-2001Questions and answers on the Green Paper on Consumer Protection

28-09-2001Hormones in Bovine Meat: Background and History of WTO Dispute

28-09-2001Import ban of ruminants from south-east Europe due to bluetongue

18-09-2001Byrne and Fischler call for political leadership on GMOs

11-09-2001Classical swine fever in Spain: Further reduction of the restricted areas

11-09-2001Scientific Steering Committee publishes new opinions

10-08-2001Classical swine fever in Spain: reduction of the restricted areas

01-08-2001"Zoonoses" Commission puts forward proposals to combat food-borne diseases like salmonella or E.coli

27-07-2001Commission proposes a revised approach towards the evaluation of pesticides safety

27-07-2001Commission publishes results of Pesticide Monitoring Programme 1999

25-07-2001"The right to know about Genetically Modified Food" by David Byrne, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection

25-07-2001"Commission improves rules on labelling and tracing of GMOs in Europe to enable freedom of choice and ensure environmental safety"

25-07-2001Commission improves rules on labelling and tracing of GMOs in Europe to enable freedom of choice and ensure environmental safety

20-07-2001Commission proposes strategy to reduce dioxin in food and feed

20-07-2001Fact sheet on dioxin in feed and food

20-07-2001Commission proposes strategy to reduce dioxin in food and feed

13-07-2001European contract law: Commission sets the stage for a broad debate

13-07-2001European contract law: Commission sets the stage for a broad debate

12-07-2001Survey confirms bank charges for cross-border payments still too high

11-07-2001Results of the Standing Veterinary Committee

07-07-2001Commission urges Member States to step up consumer information on Euro

04-07-2001Press release relating to the publication of an opinion on genetically modified cotton and medical devices by the Scientific Steering Committee

22-06-2001Classical Swine Fever in Spain: Results of SVC

19-06-2001Major improvement of welfare of pigs agreed - Classical swine fever directive updated: Feeding catering waste prohibited

19-06-2001Major improvement of welfare of pigs agreed

19-06-2001Common position on animal by-products regulation agreed – MBM-ban will be prolonged

14-06-2001Classical Swine Fever in Spain - Commission adopts export restrictions

12-06-2001Commission toughens measures against Transmissible Spogniform Encepalopathies

24-05-2001Commission publishes results of Pesticide Residue Monitoring Programme 2000

20-05-2001Commission working paper proposing to prolong MBM-ban

18-05-2001Euro-zone bank charges too high

03-05-2001Byrne welcomes EP adoption of legislation setting out a comprehensive framework for combating BSE

09-04-2001Animal transport: Commission adopts proposal to improve conditions for the long distance transportation of animals

03-04-2001"New currency, stable prices": consumers and retailers agree on common approach to facilitate final phase of euro changeover

02-04-2001Scientists publish geographical BSE risk assessment for thirteen third countries

07-03-2001Commission proposal to gradually lift restrictions on export of Portuguese beef backed by the Standing Veterinary Committee

20-02-2001European Central Bank and European Commission provide trainers of the blind, deaf and mentally disabled with dummy euro banknotes for training purposes

14-02-2001Scientific Steering Committee publishes risk assessment if BSE were to be found in sheep

13-02-2001Publication of geographical risk assessment of BSE for Botswana, Lithuania, Namibia, Nicaragua and Swaziland

07-02-2001Commission approves further protection measures against BSE

16-01-2001Commission proposes improvements in welfare conditions of pigs

10-01-2001Scientific Opinion reviews Austrian reserve on GMO-maize

19-12-2000Animal Transport: Commission steps up action to remedy shortcomings in application of EU rules

19-12-2000Frequently asked questions about BSE-tests

05-12-2000Commission evaluating five new tests

29-11-2000European Commission decides new measures on BSE: exceptional events call for an exceptional response

29-11-2000Scientific Steering Committee adopts opinion on scientific justification of national BSE measures

27-11-2000David Byrne on BSE-developments in Germany and Spain

24-11-2000Statement of David Byrne on new BSE-cases in Germany and Spain

24-11-2000Scientific opinions on dioxin in feed and food

24-11-2000The Scientific Committee for Animal Nutrition on dioxins in feed, has on 6 November 2000 adopted an opinion on dioxins in feed of 24 November 2000

23-11-2000President Prodi Opens Annual Assembly of Consumer Associations in Europe

13-11-2000Byrne and Fischler proposing BSE-test for all older cattle in the EU

16-10-2000EC Animal Transport Rules to be applied in Slovenia

03-10-2000Travelling with pets in the EU made easier

03-10-2000Travelling with pets in the EU made easier

21-09-2000EU scientists advise on BSE-related culling and review recent BSE research

19-09-2000David Byrne announces improvements in welfare conditions of pigs

05-09-2000Swine fever in the UK : Some restrictions lifted

04-09-2000Classical Swine Fever in the UK

01-08-2000Scientists publish final conclusions on geographical BSE risk

17-07-2000Commission proposes new food safety hygiene rules

13-07-2000Commission takes initiative to restore confidence in GMO approval process

19-06-2000Byrne states Commission intention to adopt key health protection measure to reduce BSE risk

24-05-2000Commission proposes revised legislation banning hormones as growth promoters

03-05-2000Commission proposes to strengthen public health protection with proposal to remove specified BSE risk materials from the food chain

19-04-2000Scientific Steering Committee issues opinions on the safety for human consumption of animal bones and blood

02-02-2000Commission adopts Communication on Precautionary Principle

29-10-1999Opinion of the Scientific Steering Committee of 29 October 1999

17-05-1999No evidence for BSE transmission through milk

05-05-1999Hormones first Commission debate

03-05-1999Growth Hormones in Meat Pose Risk to Consumers - Different Levels of Evidence

03-05-1999Growth Hormones in Meat Pose Risk to Consumers - Different Levels of Evidence

19-11-1998Commission submits second BSE follow-up report

14-10-1998Commission proposes very stringent rules on pesticide residues in baby foods

08-10-1998The "We accept euros" logo in shops

16-02-1998Résolution des litiges de consommation : des nouveaux instruments pour la protection des intérêts individuels et collectifs des consommateurs européens

23-08-0207Foot-and-Mouth Disease in GB: Standing Committee supports Commission Decision to reduce control measures to the surveillance zone around the 2 outbreaks

 

    
   
   
   
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