23-May-2013 Medicinal products for human use Summary of the responses to the public consultation on the Regulation on Advanced Therapies Nutrition and physical activity Pilot project on increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables in vulnerable population groups - Progress report for April 2013 now available     22-May-2013 Healthcare eNews: Members of "investing in health" expert panel nominated today Healthcare Decision on the members of the Expert Panel on effective ways of investing in health     21-May-2013 Mental health EU-compass - List of reports and studies updated - Expert White Paper on attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder “ADHD: making the invisible visible”     16-May-2013 Speeches Patients' Rights Day Healthcare European Patients' Rights Day: 10 benefits the EU brings to patients MEMO     14-May-2013 Scientific committees Minutes of the joint Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committees, Luxembourg, 11-12 April 2013 Scientific committees Request for a joint scientific opinion on Synthetic Biology     13-May-2013 eHealth eHealth week 2013, Dublin, 13-15 May 2013 Health programme Annual report 2011: implementation of the Health Programme in 2011 Staff Working Document     08-May-2013 Rare diseases Personnally Speaking by Commissioner Borg - Thalassaemia - When the body runs out of oxygen Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     30-April-2013 Scientific Committees Rules of procedure for new 2013 Scientific Committees now available Scientific Committees New opinion on Addressing the New Challenges for Risk Assessment Mental health Memo: 'European Month of the Brain' - Questions and answers Alcohol 12th plenary meeting of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 25 April 2013 - Flash report and presentations now available     29-April-2013 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of Working Group Meeting on Cosmetic ingredients of 16 April 2013 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of Working Group Meeting on Hair Dyes of 23 April 2013 Scientific Committees New opinion on Making Risk Assessment More Relevant for Risk Management     26-April-2013 Scientific Committees Newly appointed Scientific Committees - Declarations of acceptance, commitment and confidentiality now available Health indicators Indicator on PM10 (particulate matter) exposure (ECHI 55) updated with 2010 data Health indicators Indicators on Insurance coverage (ECHI 76) updated with 2010-2011 data     25-April-2013 Blood, tissues and organs Summary report of the meeting of Competent authorities for blood and blood components, 11-12 October 2012 eHealth Health-EU Newsletter 109 - eHealth Week: Driving a healthier Europe     24-April-2013 World Malaria Day Joint Statement by Commissioners Andris Piebalgs (Development), Máire Geoghegan-Quinn (Research and Innovation) and Tonio Borg (Health and Consumer) on the eve of the World Malaria Day     23-April-2013 Alcohol 11th plenary meeting European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 22 November 2012 - Summary report now available Vaccination World Immunisation week (20-27 April) – New ECDC vaccine scheduler     22-April-2013 Scientific Committees First meeting of the newly appointed Scientific Committees, Luxembourg, 11-12 April 2013 – Presentations now available     19-April-2013 Health indicators Indicators on health care expenditures implemented (ECHI 77) as % of GDP and in PPS Health programme New publication: EU Health Programme: 2011 Call for Proposals - Abstracts of the actions selected for EU co-funding Ageing eNews: High level conference addresses frailty in old age Public health Open Door Day 2013 at the European Commission, Brussels, 4 May 2013     17-April-2013 Health workforce Working Group on the European Workforce for Health, Brussels, 12 Arpil 2013 - Presentations now available Interest groups EU Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 9 April 2013 - Contributions now available Major and chronic diseases Reflection process on chronic diseases - RIVM report on "Europeans of retirement age: chronic diseases and economic activity"     16-April-2013 Nutrition and physical activity Pilot project on increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables in vulnerable population groups - Progress report for March 2013 now available Interest groups EU Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 25 October 2012 - Minutes now available     12-April-2013 Major and chronic diseases European Partnership for Action Against Cancer launched the online social gaming campaign 'I’m a Fan of Life' Medical devices The Commission Recommendation on a common framework for a unique device identification system for Medical Devices has been adopted (OJ L 99 of 9 April 2013) Ageing European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing – Conference on frailty in old age, Brussels, 18 April 2013 – Agenda now available     11-April-2013 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of March 2013 working groups meetings now available Scientific Committees First meeting of the newly appointed Scientific Committees, Luxembourg, 11-12 April 2013 – Key information and pictures available Scientific Committees SCHER - Minutes of the Working Group on Dental Amalgam - Environmental Effects of 7 March 2013 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of March 2013 working groups meetings now available     10-April-2013 Scientific Committees SCHER - Request for a scientific opinion on Potential risks to human health and the environment from the use of calcium cyanamide as fertiliser Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on Preservative EcoG+, Submission I Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on Cetylpyridinium chloride (No P97) Submission II     09-April-2013 Interest groups eNews: Health Policy Forum focuses on investing in health Interest groups EU Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 9 April 2013 - Agenda Scientific Committees New publication: leaflet on the Scientific Committees - Excellence, independence, transparency at the service of EU citizens Mental health EU-compass - List of reports and studies updated - Revised version of report on Economic analysis of workplace mental health promotion and mental disorder prevention programmes     05-April-2013 World Health Day Listen to your heart - Personally Speaking by Commissioner Borg on the occasion of the World Health Day (7 April) Blood, tissues and organs 2012 Journalist Workshop on organ donation and transplantation – English translations of articles now available     04-April-2013 Scientific Committees Draft Agenda for the Joint Plenary Meeting of the Scientific Committees (SCCS, SCHER and SCENIHR), Luxembourg, 11-12 April 2013     03-April-2013 Health indicators Indicator on Drug-related deaths (ECHI 14) updated with 2010 data (source: EMCDDA) Scientific Committees Commission decision of 11.3.2013 on the appointment of the members of the Scientific Committees set up by Commission Decision 2008/721/EC     26-March-2013 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of the 18th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 26 February 2013 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of the 17th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 11 December 2012     22-March-2013 Scientific Committees SCCS - New opinion on 2,2’-Methylene-bis-(6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol) COLIPA n°S79 open for comments (Deadline for comments: 26 April 2013)     21-March-2013 Patient safety Meeting of the Patient Safety & Quality of Care Working Group, Brussels, 8 March 2013 - Presentations now available Nutrition and physical activity Seventeenth plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 7 February 2013 - Contributions available     20-March-2013 Men's health Speech by Commissioner Borg - A high level of preventable premature illness and mortality in men can be addressed     19-March-2013 Communicable diseases ECDC Press release: Adequate treatment essential to stop TB across Europe – new ECDC/WHO report Communicable diseases World TB Day (24 March) - New ECDC/WHO Euro report: One in five TB patients has extrapulmonary tuberculosis     14-March-2013 Nutrition and physical activity Pilot project on increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables in vulnerable population groups - Progress report for February 2013 now available Health strategy Health-EU newsletter 106 - Investment in Health a priority in the Social Investment Package Patient safety Meeting of the Patient Safety & Quality of Care Working Group, Brussels, 20 November 2012 - Minutes now available Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 28 February 2013 - Contributions available     13-March-2013 Indicators Indicator on Life expectancy (ECHI 10) updated with 2011 data     12-March-2013 Mental health Health programme: launch of the Joint Action on Mental Health and Well-Being Indicators Indicator on Healthy Life Years (ECHI 40) updated with 2011 data     11-March-2013 Data collection Information on the European Injury Data Base updated Data collection Publication: Injuries in the European Union - Summary of injury statistics for the years 2008-2010     08-March-2013 Vaccination Conference on childhood immunisation: progress, challenges and priorities for further action, Luxembourg, 16-17 October 2012 – Summary report now available     07-March-2013 Medicinal products for human use Press release: Pharmaceuticals: New symbol to identify medicines undergoing additional monitoring Medicinal products for human use Adoption and Publication of Commission implementing regulation introducing a Black Symbol to identify medicinal products that are subject to additional monitoring     05-March-2013 Mental health EU-compass - Launch of the Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health (JCPMH) in the UK - Guidance for Commissioning public mental health services EU Health Prize for Journalists Commissioner Borg interview in “Life today”, one of the most popular Bulgarian weekly magazine. Read the article.     04-March-2013 Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on 3-Benzylidene-Camphor (CAS 15087-24-8) (S61) Scientific Committees SCCS - 10 new opinions open for comments (Deadline for comments: 5 April 2013) Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on 2,6-Diaminopyridine (CAS 141-86-6) Submission II (A136) Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on 2,2’-methylene-bis-(6(2H-benotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol) submission II (CAS 103597-45-1) (S79)     01-March-2013 Social determinants and health inequalities Health-EU newsletter 105 - Health of Migrants and Ethnic Minorities including Roma Rare diseases Press release: EU provides €144 million for new research on rare diseases Health technology assessment Ecorys Study on European Cooperation on Health Technology Assessment: Economic and governance analysis of the establishment of a permanent secretariat Nutrition and physical activity Joint meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity and the Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 14 November 2012 - Minutes available Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 28 February 2013 - Flash report available Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 14 November 2012 - Minutes available Rare diseases Orphanet Report – Disease Registries in Europe – January 2013 Rare diseases New events on Rare Diseases     26-February-2013 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     25-February-2013 Blood, tissues and organs Fifth Meeting of the Competent Authorities on Organ Donation and Transplantation, Brussels, 13-14 September 2012 - Minutes now available Data collection Implementing regulation for the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) adopted     22-February-2013 Tobacco Page on smoke-free environments updated - Report on various smoke-free regulations in the EU available Health indicators Indicator on Infant Mortality (ECHI 11) updated with 2011 data Tobacco Report on the implementation of the Council Recommendation of 30 November 2009 on Smoke-free Environments Tobacco Press release - Tobacco in the EU: Exposure to second hand smoke reduced, but still too high, says Commission report Medicinal products for human use Responses to the public consultation on the implementing act on a common logo for legally-operating online pharmacies/retailers offering medicinal products for human use now available Ageing Call for tender for the facilitation of the community platform of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing     21-February-2013 eHealth 2nd meeting of the eHealth Network, Brussels, 7 November 2012 - Documents endorsed during the meeting now available     20-February-2013 Health strategy Pages on health strategy updated Health strategy Investment in Health set as a priority in the Social Investment Package Health strategy Commission Staff Working Document - Investing in Health accompanying Commission Communication "Towards Social Investment for Growth and Cohesion"     19-February-2013 Scientific Committees Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public - Summary of the scientific opinion on Health Effects of Artificial Light Scientific Committees Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public - Summary of the scientific opinion on Security Scanners     15-February-2013 eHealth 2nd meeting of the eHealth Network, Brussels, 7 November 2012 - Minutes now available Health and Consumer Policy Midday express: Health and Consumer Policy Commissioner, Tonio Borg, is visiting Greece Social determinants and health inequalities Indicators on access to healthcare (ECHI 80) and dental care updated and now available by educational level Major and chronic diseases Page on oral health updated: Equity of access to dental care services by gender, income and educational level Major and chronic diseases Personally speaking by Commissioner Borg on the occasion of the International Childhood Cancer Day     14-February-2013 Healthcare Health-EU Newsletter 104 - Health Systems – the European Dimension     08-February-2013 Social determinants and health inequalities WHO Roma health newsletter, Issue 3 – January 2013 - Published in cooperation with the European Commission Nutrition and physical activity Seventeenth plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 7 February 2013 - Flash report available Nutrition and physical activity Sixteenth plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 15 November 2012 - Minutes available     06-February-2013 Rare diseases National plans or strategies for rare diseases - Czech Republic updated Rare diseases EUCERD Recommendations on European Reference Networks for Rare Diseases Population groups Joint Statement on the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation     05-February-2013 Health Programme Health Programme - Call for proposals 2013 : model grant agreements and guides for applicants now available Indicators 3 indicators on health status now available by educational level (ECHI 33, 34, 35)     04-February-2013 Scientific committees Minutes of 28th Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products of 29 January 2013 Scientific committees SCHER - Opinion on Assessment of the Health Risks from the Use of Metallic Nickel in Toys     01-February-2013 Blood, tissues and organs Launch of EU Rapid Alert platform for human Tissues and Cells E-News Major and chronic diseases World Cancer Day: 10 Facts on EU Action to Fight Cancer MEMO     31-January-2013 Indicators 3 indicators on health status updated with 2011 EU-SILC data (ECHI 33, 34, 35) Standing committee on plant health Report of the Meeting of 22-23 November 2012     30-January-2013 EU Health Prize for Journalists 2012 EU Prize awards excellence in health journalism for the 4th time     29-January-2013 EU Health Prize for Journalists Special award ceremony for 2012 winners tonight Social determinants and health inequalities Meeting of the Expert Group on Social Determinants and Health Inequalities, Luxembourg, 21-22 January 2013 Presentations available     28-January-2013 Scientific committees Minutes of 33rd Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of 15 January 2013 Scientific committees Minutes of 31st Working Group on Hair Dyes of 22 January 2013     25-January-2013 Rare diseases National plans or strategies for rare diseases Italy added     23-January-2013 Rare diseases New events on Rare Diseases     22-January-2013 Nutrition and physical activity The "EU Platform for action on diet, physical activity and health" visualised     18-January-2013 Alcohol 4th Open Forum on Alcohol and Health, Brussels, 23 November 2012 Presentations now available     17-January-2013 Medicinal products for human use Public consultation on the revision of EU Commission guidelines on Good manufacturing Practice Medicinal Products Deadline: 18 July 2013     16-January-2013 Scientific committees Citizens' Summary on Methylene Glycol in hair straighteners Scientific committees Citizens' Summary on allergenic fragrances in cosmetic products     15-January-2013 Ageing New round of Invitations for Commitment launched: your chance to join in the work of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy ageing     14-January-2013 Nutrition and physical activity Key information on the pilot project on increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables in vulnerable population groups Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     11-January-2013 Blood, tissues and organs 2012 Journalist Workshop on organ donation and transplantation – List of articles updated     10-January-2013 Health technology assessment Results of Public Consultation on the Health Technology Assessment Network 2012 now available     08-January-2013 Cross-border care Cross-border healthcare Directive- National Contact Point websites: feasibility study Mental health Workshop on the role of mental health & social emotional learning in promoting educational attainment and preventing early school leaving, Luxembourg, 9 October 2012 - Report now available Healthy environments New Eurobarometer on attitudes of Europeans towards air quality     07-January-2013 Health programme Health Programme - Calls for proposals 2013 now available (Deadline for submission of proposals: 22 March 2013) Blood, tissues and organs Council conclusions on organ donation and transplantation available in all languages     04-January-2013 Public health List of eurobarometers updated     03-January-2013 Nutrition and physical activity Video: EU action on nutrition & physical activity. Working together at local, regional, national and European level Major and chronic diseases Chronic diseases - Policy page updated Major and chronic diseases New page on the reflection process on chronic diseases     21-December-2012 Alcohol 11th plenary meeting European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 22 November 2012 - Flash report and presentations now available Scientific Committees Newsletter of the European Commission Scientific committees - December 2012 edition available Health indicators New indicator ‘Physical activity’ now available with EHIS data (ECHI #52) Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 32nd Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients/Methodologies of 27 November 2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 26th Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products of 22 November 2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 30th Working Group on Hair Dyes of 20 November 2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 16th plenary meeting of 18 September 2012     20-December-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - New opinion on Dichloromethane open for comments (Deadline for comments: 1 February 2013) Scientific Committees SCCS's Notes of Guidance for the Testing of Cosmetic Ingredients and their Safety Evaluation, 8th Revision Cross-border care Commission implementing directive laying down measures to facilitate the recognition of medical prescriptions issued in another Member State adopted by the Commission Cross-border care Press release: Europe for patients: Common rules on medical prescriptions when travelling to another EU country     19-December-2012 Tobacco Products Revision of the Tobacco Products Directive     17-December-2012 Social determinants and health inequalities Annual Convention of the European Platform against Poverty and Social Exclusion, Brussels, 5-7 December 2012 - Presentations of the health workshop now available Tobacco A New Life Tree - Send the gift of a life without smoking in a specially customized Unstoppable card! Health programme Health for Growth Programme (2014-2020) - State of play: Information from the Presidency at the EPSCO Council on 7/12/2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - 5 new opinions open for comments (Deadline for comments: 1 February 2013)     14-December-2012 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     12-December-2012 Healthy environments Meeting of the Experts Group on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Luxembourg, 22 October 2012 - Minutes and presentations now available Tobacco New video: Quit Smoking With Barça - Why did they quit smoking?     11-December-2012 Alcohol Fourth European Alcohol and Health Forum (EAHF) Monitoring Progress Report now available Preparedness and response Global Health Security Initiative Ministerial Meeting, 6-7 December 2012 - Ministerial Communiqué     10-December-2012 Ageing Video from the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing first Conference of Partners now online!     07-December-2012 Preparedness and response E-News: European Commission Union committed to contribute to an improved health security framework at international level Nutrition and physical activity Reducing the excessive salt intake across the EU: experiences since 2008 - read the results of a Member States’ survey eHealth Putting patients in the driving seat: A digital future for healthcare eHealth eHealth action plan 2012-2020: Frequently Asked Questions Health programme Health Programme - Annual work plan for 2013 adopted Blood, tissues and organs E-News: Organ Donation & Transplantation: Council Conclusions adopted today under the Cyprus Presidency     04-December-2012 Health indicators Indicator on ‘Disease-specific mortality’ updated with 2010 data for more than 25 groups of diseases (ECHI # 13) Alcohol 4th Open Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 23 November 2012 - Flash report now available Health indicators Indicator on ‘Selected surgeries’ updated with 2010 data for 11 main surgeries (ECHI # 73) Alcohol Publication: European Alcohol and Health Forum - Highlights     03-December-2012 Tobacco Game on for millions of smokers. European Commisssion and Barca launch “Quit Smoking With Barca”     30-November-2012 Medicinal products for human use Responses to the public consultation on the concept paper on the Introduction of Fees for Pharmacovigilance to be charged by the European Medicines Agency Sexually transmitted diseases World AIDS Day: Joint statement by Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, Tonio Borg, and Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs Sexually transmitted diseases Q&A: The Fight Against HIV/AIDS by the EU     29-November-2012 Health reports New EU statistical report added - The EU in the world 2013 – a statistical portrait     28-November-2012 Medicinal products for human use Pharmacovigilance - Public consultation on post-authorisation efficacy studies Communicable diseases Dengue fever in Madeira – Health advice for travellers     27-November-2012 Nutrition and physical activity Joint meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity and the Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 14 November 2012 - Contributions available Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 14 November 2012 - Contributions available Nutrition and physical activity Sixteenth plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 15 November 2012 - Contributions available Patient safety Meeting of the Patient Safety & Quality of Care Working Group, Brussels, 21 November 2011 - Minutes now available Patient safety Meeting of the Patient Safety & Quality of Care Working Group, Brussels, 20 November 2012 - Presentations now available     26-November-2012 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     23-November-2012 Ageing European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing : First Conference of Partners, 6 November 2012 – Presentations, action plans and recordings available Cross-border care Public consultation on the implementation of European Reference Networks (ERN) under the framework of Directive 2011/24/EU on the application of patients' rights in cross-border healthcare Rare diseases New events on Rare Diseases Rare diseases Information on Commission support to rare diseases registries now available     22-November-2012 Medicinal products for human use Public consultation on phasing-in requirements on a black symbol identifying medicinal products subject to additional monitoring Health-EU portal Health-EU Newsletter 100th edition - Ageing healthily     19-November-2012 Nutrition and physical activity Sixteenth plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 15 November 2012 - Flash report available Health indicators Healthy Life Years data updated (# 40) Health indicators Indicator on ‘Hospital discharges’ updated with 2010 data and 6 new categories (# 67)     16-November-2012 Antimicrobial resistance Memo: European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2012: Key Facts on the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Health reports Press release: Health spending in Europe in 2010 fell for the first time in decades, says a joint Commission/OECD Report Health-EU portal The bi-monthly Health-EU newsletter is celebrating its 100th edition on 22 November 2012 with a special issue. 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Antimicrobial resistance European Antibiotic Awareness Day – ECDC releases new data on antibiotic resistance and consumption Health reports Publication: Health at a Glance: Europe 2012 Nutrition and physical activity Joint meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity and the Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 14 November 2012 - Flash report available Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 14 November 2012 - Flash report available     15-November-2012 Patient safety Commission Staff Working document - Detailed analysis of countries' reports on the implementation of the Council Recommendation (2009/C 151/01) on patient safety Patient safety Midday express: Patient safety : Commission publishes report on state of play in the Member States Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated Patient safety Report on the implementation of the Council Recommendation (2009/C 151/01) on patient safety, including the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections Nutrition and physical activity Midday express: Governments and stakeholders join forces against rising obesity levels     14-November-2012 Alcohol Publication: An overview of the market for alcoholic beverages of potentially particular appeal to minors Alcohol Publication: Assessment of young people’s exposure to alcohol marketing in audiovisual and online media     13-November-2012 Mental health EU-compass - List of reports and studies on Mental Health in Workplace updated Vaccination Conference on childhood immunisation: progress, challenges and priorities for further action, Luxembourg, 16-17 October 2012 – Presentations available     09-November-2012 Mental health Workshop on the role of mental health & social emotional learning in promoting educational attainment and preventing early school leaving, Luxembourg, 9 October 2012 - Contributions available Mental health Meeting of the Group of governmental experts on mental health and well-being, Luxembourg, 17-18 September 2012 - Contributions available     08-November-2012 Health programme Health for Growth Programme (2014-2020) - State of play Health workforce Health-EU Newsletter 99 - Healthcare – A driver for new jobs Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 26th Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products of 24 October 2012 Nutrition and physical activity Sixteenth plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 15 November 2012 - Draft agenda available Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 14 November 2012 - Draft agenda available Nutrition and physical activity Joint meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity and the Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 14 November 2012 - Draft agenda available     07-November-2012 Public Health 5th European Public Health Association Conference (EUPHA) - Directorate General for Health and Consumers' Contribution     06-November-2012 Ageing MEMO - Active and healthy ageing: concrete action plans for a better life for older Europeans EU in the World Global Health Policy Forum, Brussels, 25 October 2012 - Contributions available     05-November-2012 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated Ageing European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing : First Conference of Partners, 6 November 2012 – Follow the conference via webstreaming     30-October-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on propyl and butyl parabens     29-October-2012 Blood, tissues and organs 2012 Journalist Workshop on organ donation and transplantation - Read the first articles!     24-October-2012 Health indicators New ECHI indicator on Blood pressure by gender and educational level (ECHI # 43) Vaccination EAHC press conference: "Why is it important to be vaccinated?", 15-16 October 2012 – Presentations, posters and abstracts of projects available Health indicators European Health Interview Survey (EHIS) updates reflected on ECHI #21a, 23a, 26a, 27a, 42, 44, 49, 50, 57, 58, 59, 60 Scientific Committees Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public - Summary of the scientific opinion on the definition of nanomaterials Health indicators New ECHI indicator on Medicine use for 5 diseases (# 74)     23-October-2012 Scientific Committees SCHER - Opinion on Cadmium in Fertilisers - Additional Request on the Risk Assessment Report from the Kingdom of Sweden (Human Health) Alcohol 4th Open Alcohol and Health Forum, 23 November 2012 in Brussels, highlights multi-stakeholder initiatives to address alcohol-related harm     19-October-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on 5-amino-6-chloro-o-cresol (CAS 84540-50-1) Submission III (A94) Scientific Committees Public Consultation on the Discussion paper addressing the New Challenges for Risk Assessment (Deadline for submissions: 30 November 2012) Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated Health and structural funds New Eurobarometer on public opinion in EU Regions Scientific Committees SCCS - 2 new opinions open for comments (Deadline for comments: 15 November 2012)     18-October-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 31st Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of 11 October 2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether (DEGEE) Tobacco Ex-smokers are Unstoppable: recent national activities at the Fresher's week in Malta and Nature Health Fair in Slovenia Health-EU Newsletter Health-EU Newsletter 98 - Pharmacovigilance – Monitoring the safety of medicines EU Health Prize for Journalists EU Health Prize for Journalists: National winners 2012 announced Vaccination EAHC press conference: Why is it important to be vaccinated? Lessons learned from outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, 15-16 October 2012 - Press pack     17-October-2012 Health indicators Indicators on communicable diseases (See ECHI # 18) updated with 2009 data and EU27 aggregates Medicinal products for human use Concept paper for public consultation on the implementing act on a common logo for legally-operating online pharmacies/retailers offering medicinal products for human use for sale     16-October-2012 Health reports New EU statistical report added - Eurostat Regional Yearbook 2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on 4-Amino-2-nitrodiphenylamine-2,-carboxylic Acid (CAS 117907-43-4). Submission III (B87) Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on Basic Brown 16 (CAS 26381-41-9). Submission IV (C9) Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on 2-Methoxy-methyl-p-phenylenediamine (CAS 337906-36-2). Submission I (A160) Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on Acid Black 1 (CAS 1064-48-8). Submission III (B15) Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 29th Working Group on Hair Dyes of 10 October 2012     15-October-2012 Ageing European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing : First Conference of Partners, 6 November 2012 - Draft programme available Vaccination Conference on childhood immunisation: progress, challenges and priorities for further action, Luxembourg, 16-17 October 2012 – Follow the conference via webstreaming Healthcare Commission opens Call for Experts to provide advice on effective ways of investing in health (Deadline is 23 November 2012) eHealth New page on eHealth Network eHealth 2nd meeting of the eHealth Network, Brussels, 7 November 2012 – Draft agenda available     10-October-2012 Blood, tissues and organs Third Journalist Workshop on Organ donation and transplantation, Brussels, 9 October 2012 - Contributions available     09-October-2012 Blood, tissues and organs Third Journalist Workshop on Organ donation and transplantation, Brussels, 9 October 2012 - Useful links Blood, tissues and organs Third Journalist Workshop on Organ donation and transplantation, Brussels, 9 October 2012 - Facts and figures Blood, tissues and organs Commission Implementing Directive laying down information procedures for the exchange, between Member States, of human organs intended for transplantation Blood, tissues and organs Midday express: One step further in cross-border organ traceability     08-October-2012 Blood, tissues and organs Third Journalist Workshop on Organ donation and transplantation, Brussels, 9 October 2012 - Final programme available European Health Forum Gastein 15th European Health Forum Gastein, 3-6 October 2012 - Directorate General for Health and Consumers' Contribution     05-October-2012 European Health Forum Gastein Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on "Health in an age of austerity", European Health Forum/Gastein, 5 October 2012     04-October-2012 Pharmaceuticals Public Health: Increasing the safety of medicines under stricter monitoring Pharmaceuticals Q&A on pharmacovigilance Vaccination Health-EU Newsletter 97 - Childhood immunisation: safe and effective prevention     03-October-2012 Scientific Committees Citizens' Summary on zinc oxide in nano-form Nanotechnology Nanomaterials: Case by case safety approach for breakthrough technology     28-September-2012 Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity & Health, Brussels, 20 September 2012 Contributions available Scientific committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on Climbazole Communicable diseases Legislation on Communicable diseases updated Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of the 15th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 26-27 June 2012     27-September-2012 Communicable diseases Novel coronavirus: ECDC has issued a rapid risk assessement Scientific committees Minutes of 25th Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products - Meeting of 25 September 2012     26-September-2012 Medical devices Commission proposes new rules on medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices     25-September-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - 8 new opinions open for comments Deadline for comments: 22 October 2012 Health programme Publication: Health for the EU in 33 success stories - A selection of successful projects funded by the EU health programmes - Full version Communicable diseases For more information on the novel coronavirus infection     24-September-2012 Communicable diseases Novel coronavirus infection in the United Kingdom Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity & Health, Brussels, 20 September 2012 - Flash report Conclusions of the Chair available Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 24 May 2012 Minutes available     21-September-2012 Major and chronic diseases Health-EU Newsletter 96 - World Alzheimer's Day - Sharing knowledge to advance dementia care in Europe Tobacco Quit smoking with Barça: watch the movie!! Nutrition and physical activity EU platform for action on diet, physical activity and health - 2012 annual report available     20-September-2012 Tobacco Commission's 'Ex-smokers' campaign wins two prestigious Euro EFFIE Awards     19-September-2012 Patient safety Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on "Personalised Medicine: New Perspectives for Patients in Europe", Brussels, Belgium, 18 September 2012 Medicines for Children Public consultation on the experience acquired with the paediatric regulation Deadline: 28/11/2012 Eurobarometers Eurobarometers: new reports added     18-September-2012 Tobacco Stop smoking with your smartphone - watch the video on how to use the iCoach mobile app Tobacco EU and FC Barcelona team up against smoking     14-September-2012 Vaccination Conference on childhood immunisation: progress, challenges and priorities for further action, Luxembourg, 16-17 October 2012 - Draft programme available     12-September-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Draft Agenda for the 16th plenary meeting, Brussels, 18 September 2012 Social determinants and health inequalities WHO Roma health newsletter, Issue 2 – September 2012 - 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Minutes of the 4th Working Group on Nanosilver of 23 August 2012 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the 4th Working Group on BPA in medical devices of 5 July 2012 Scientific Committees SCHER - Minutes of the 1st Working Group on Cadmium in fertilizers of 26 July 2012 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the 2nd Working Group on EMF (2012 update) of 1 August 2012 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the 1st Working Group on metal-on-metal hip implants of 9 July 2012 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the 1st Working Group on DEHP in medical devices of 10 July 2012     04-September-2012 Nutrition and physical activity EU platform for action on diet, physical activity and health - List of members updated Social determinants and health inequalities New document: "Tackling health inequalities in Sweden: An overview"     31-August-2012 Scientific Committees Call for experts on the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetic products (Deadline for submissions: 15 October 2012) Ageing Cypriot Presidency high-level conference on "Healthy Ageing across the Lifecycle", Nicosia, 5-6 September 2012     29-August-2012 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     21-August-2012 Health workforce Information on health workforce updated Scientific Committees Citizens' Summary on Artificial Light and Health     16-August-2012 Pharmaceuticals Publication: New rules on importing active pharmaceutical ingredients into the European Union     14-August-2012 Scientific Committees Call for experts on the use of dental amalgam and its substitutes (Deadline for submissions: 10 October 2012) Scientific Committees SCHER - 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Call for information on the safety of medical devices containing DEHP [di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (Deadline for submissions: 1 October 2012) Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Call for information on the safety of metal-on-metal joint replacements with a particular focus on hip implants (Deadline for submissions: 1 October 2012) Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Call for information on the safety of medical devices containing nanomaterials (Deadline for submissions: 10 October 2012)     07-August-2012 EU in the world Global Health Policy Forum, Brussels, 28 June 2012 - Minutes and contributions available Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of the combined meeting of the working groups on Cosmetic Ingredients and Methodologies, 7 August 2012     06-August-2012 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Call for experts in metal-on-metal hip implants (Deadline for submission: 24 September 2012) Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Call for experts in EMF (Deadline for submission: 24 September 2012) Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Call for experts in medical devices containing DEHP (Deadline for submission: 24 September 2012) EU Health Prize for Journalists 2012 394 journalists from all the 27 EU countries submitted 557 eligible articles which will now be examined by the national juries     02-August-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on Indigofera tinctoria (C170) Submission II Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on HC Blue 17 CAS n.16517-75-2 (C184) Submission I     01-August-2012 Scientific Committees List of Members - Working group on Sensitisation & Fragrances     31-July-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - New opinion on Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products     26-July-2012 Scientific Committees Citizens' Summary on X-Ray Full-Body Scanners for Airport Security Health Prize for Journalists EU Health Prize for Journalists 2012 – Only 5 days left for submitting articles!     23-July-2012 Rare diseases 2012 Report on the State of the Art of Rare Diseases Activities in Europe - European Union Committee of Experts on Rare Diseases     20-July-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of the 14th plenary meeting, Brussels, 27 March 2012 Tobacco Approved tobacco testing laboratories in European Union member states - Data updated for Greece Tobacco Special eurobarometer on attitudes of Europeans towards tobacco - Country factsheets available Communicable diseases London 2012 - Keep updated on relevant health events with ECDC weekly Communicable Disease Threat Report (CDTR) Scientific Committees SCHER - Opinion on Assessment of the Tolerable Daily Intake of Barium     19-July-2012 Scientific Committees SCHER - Request for a scientific opinion on Cadmium in fertilisers – additional request for a SCHER opinion on a risk assessment report from the Kingdom of Sweden Social determinants and health inequalities Meeting of the Expert Group on Social Determinants and Health Inequalities, Luxembourg, 19-20 June 2012 - Minutes available Health programme Executive Agency for Health and consumers launches a Call for Expression of Interest for Project Officers (Deadline for submission of applications: 17 September 2012) EU Health Prize for Journalists EU Health Prize for Journalists 2012 – Only 12 days left for submitting articles! Choose translations of the previous link Scientific Committees SCENIHR - 3 new requests for a scientific opinion on medical devices Health-EU portal Health-EU newsletter 94 - Injury prevention: better data needed for EU-wide benchmarking and effective action     18-July-2012 Health programme List of 2011 projects updated Scientific Committees SCCS - List of Members - Working group on Nitrosamines Social determinants and health inequalities WHO working document on Potential Criteria for the Review of the health component of the National Roma Integration Strategies     17-July-2012 Pharmaceuticals Press release: Fostering EU's attractiveness in clinical research: Commission proposes to revamp rules on trials with medicines Pharmaceuticals Proposal for a Clinical Trials Regulation - Questions and answers Pharmaceuticals Commission adopts Proposal for a 'Clinical Trials Regulation' Rare diseases New events added Rare diseases National plans or strategies for rare diseases - Information on Ireland and Slovenia updated     16-July-2012 Tobacco "Ex-smokers are Unstoppable" at the Open Forum of the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer (EPAAC) in Rome, 19-20 June 2012 Major and chronic diseases 2nd Open Forum of the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer, Rome, 19-20 June 2012 - presentations, biographies of the speakers and panelists available     13-July-2012 Vaccination Conference on childhood immunisation: progress, challenges and priorities for further action, Luxembourg, 16-17 October 2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - New opinion on Tetrabromophenol Blue COLIPA n°C183 open for comments (Deadline for comments: 24 August 2012) Pharmaceuticals Importation of active substances - Template for the written confirmation,     11-July-2012 Public health New publication: Health in the EU - What is in there for you? Recent achievements Scientific Committees SCCS - 3 new opinions open for comments (Deadline for comments: 24 August 2012) Health programme 2nd Health Programme (2008-2013): Awarding of grants for proposals for 2012     10-July-2012 Health workforce Commission feasibility study on EU level collaboration on forecasting health workforce needs, workforce planning and health workforce trends - June 2012 Travelling Memo: Holiday season: useful tips for a worry-free summer     09-July-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - New opinion on Methylene glycol open for comments (Deadline for comments: 24 August 2012)     06-July-2012 Healthcare Commission Decision 2012/C 198/06 on setting up a multisectoral and independent expert panel to provide advice on effective ways of investing in health Healthcare Midday express: Panel of independent experts to work on the improvement of health care systems Communicable diseases Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on Cross Border Health Threats in the EU and Neighbouring Countries, Nicosia, 5 July 2012     04-July-2012 Tobacco Meeting on the revision of the Tobacco products Directive with ECITA, Brussels, 20 June 2012 Minutes available Communicable diseases Cypriot Presidency conference on "Communicable Diseases: A Cross Border Health Threat", Nicosia, 5 July 2012 - Programme Scientific Committees Guidance on the safety assessment of nanomaterials in cosmetics     03-July-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - 4 new opinions open for comments (Deadline for comments: 17 August 2012) Scientific Committees List of Members - Working Group on the use of the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC)     02-July-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS/SCHER/SCENIHR opinion on the use of the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) Approach for Human Safety Assessment of Chemical Substances with focus on Cosmetics and Consumer Products Public health Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union - Priorities in the field of health     29-June-2012 eHealth Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on eHealth, Washington, 28 June 2012 Health workforce Call for proposals for the development of EU sector skills alliances in the healthcare sector (Deadline for Applications: 16 August 2012)     28-June-2012 Health information Health-EU newsletter 93 - Heidi health wiki Public health Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on US-EU Health, Washington, 27 June 2012 Ageing Commissioner Dalli delivers speech at a meeting with The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Washington, 27 June 2012     27-June-2012 Ageing Press release: European Innovation Partnership: Strong stakeholder support for action on active and healthy ageing Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     26-June-2012 Scientific Committees Newsletter of the European Commission Scientific committees - June 2012 edition available Public health Midday express: Commissioner Dalli visits the US     25-June-2012 eHealth Commissioner Dalli delivers speech at the Annual Meeting of the Global eHealth Ambassadors' Programme (GeHAP) Health-EU portal Reminder - Last week to take part in the survey and help us improve the “Health-EU Portal”! Health programme Migration and health in Nowhereland - a new publication, produced by the NowHereCare project and funded under the Second EU Health Programme Health programme Health for Growth Programme: the Report was adopted unanimously by the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee of the European Parliament on 20 June     22-June-2012 Major and chronic diseases Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on European Cancer Policy: Prevention and Cancer Information, Rome, 19 June 2012 Electromagnetic fields Stakeholder Dialogue Group on EMF, 2011 - Meeting minutes available Rare diseases New events on Rare Diseases     21-June-2012 Social determinants and health inequalities Meeting of the Expert Group on Social Determinants and Health Inequalities, Luxembourg, 19-20 June 2012 - Contributions available Medicinal products for human use Adoption and Publication of Commission Implementing Regulation on pharmacovigilance activities Major and chronic diseases Press Release from the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer on the 2nd Open Forum of the partnership, Rome, 19-20 June 2012     20-June-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Draft Agenda for the 15th plenary meeting, Brussels, 26-27 June 2012 EPSCO Council Employment, Social, Health & Consumer Affairs Council, 21-22 June 2012 - new Public Health Programme, serious cross-border threats to health and antimicrobial resistance to be discussed     19-June-2012 Ageing Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on "Healthy and Active Ageing through improved access to affordable generic medicines", Malta, 15 June 2012 Medicinal products for human use Public consultation on fees for pharmaco-vigilance to be charged by the European Medicines Agency     18-June-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of the 13th Working Group on Nitrosamines in Cosmetics of 11 June 2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 18th Working Group on Sensitisation & Fragrances of 5 June 2012 Major and chronic diseases 2nd Open Forum of the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer, Rome, 19-20 June - Follow the event via live streaming Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of the 23rd Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products of 6 June 2012     15-June-2012 Nutrition and physical activity Fifteenth plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 14 June 2012 - Flash report and contributions available Antimicrobial resistance Preparation of Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 18 June 2012 - Antimicrobial resistance and human health to be dicussed Health indicators ECHI - new indicator on life expectancy by educational attainment Blood, tissues and organs Second Journalist Workshop on organ donation and transplantation, Brussels, 18 October 2011 - New articles published in June 2012 in "L'infirmière libérale Magazine"     14-June-2012 Medicinal products Public Consultation Paper on the review of the Guideline on the details of the various categories of variations to the terms of marketing authorisations for medicinal products Blood, tissues and organs Health-EU newsletter 92 - World Blood Donor Day: ‘Every blood donor is a hero’     13-June-2012 Blood, tissues and organs World Blood Donor Day 2012 - Become a blood donor Blood, tissues and organs Press release: World Blood Donor Day - Blood donors, all heroes!     12-June-2012 Alcohol 10th meeting of the Committee on National Alcohol Policy and Action, Luxembourg, 18-19 April 2012 Presentations available Healthy environments Commissioner Dalli launches Child Safety Report Cards Vaccination Information on Commission activities to strengthen childhood immunisation now available in all languages     08-June-2012 Tobacco FC Barcelona announces cooperation with "Ex-Smokers are Unstoppable", 7 June 2012     07-June-2012 Major and chronic diseases European Week Against Cancer 2012 - Watch the recordings of flashmob events organised in major European cities Rare diseases Press release: 1,000th designation of an orphan medicinal product: improving the lives of patients     06-June-2012 Pharmaceuticals Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on "The European Commission Strategy for the Pharmaceutical Sector" (4 June 2012)     05-June-2012 Ageing Paola Testori Coggi, Director General for health and Consumers delivers a speech on the occasion of the conference on Good Governance for Active and Healthy Ageing (4 June 2012) Interest groups Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 10 May 2011 - minutes and contributions available     04-June-2012 Health Programme Implementation of the Health Programme - Annual report 2010 available Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 9 February 2012 - Minutes available Tobacco Press release: Commissioner Dalli and UEFA President Michel Platini agree ‘smoke-free’ EURO 2012 will score goals for Europe’s health     01-June-2012 Tobacco Health-EU newsletter 91 - World No Tobacco Day – 'Ex-smokers are unstoppable' campaign Tobacco Launch of "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" awareness campaign for air travellers - See press conference photo gallery Sexually transmitted diseases HIV/AIDS Think Tank, Luxembourg, 07-08 December 2011 - Minutes available     31-May-2012 Tobacco Message from Commissioner Dalli on the occasion of the World No Tobacco Day 2012 - The "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" campaign: an effective tool to support citizens who want to quit smoking Tobacco World No Tobacco Day: Launch of "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" new video clips and awareness campaign for air travellers     30-May-2012 Tobacco Press release: World No Tobacco Day 2012: EU-wide survey shows that a majority of EU citizens supports stronger tobacco control measures Tobacco Special eurobarometer on attitudes of Europeans towards tobacco Scientific committees Statement on the Bulb Fiction film Health-EU portal Take part in a survey and help us improve the “Health-EU Portal”! Tobacco "Ex-Smokers are Unstoppable" in the 20km of Brussels! (27 May 2012) - Watch the video Nutrition and physical activity 20 KM of Brussels - Eat well, move more, be happy!     29-May-2012 Scientific committees Minutes of 22nd Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products of 11 May 2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 26th Working Group on Hair Dyes of 15 May 2012 Tobacco "Ex-Smokers are Unstoppable" in the 20km of Brussels! (27 May 2012) - Watch the pictures     25-May-2012 Patients' Rights Day Paola Testori Coggi, Director General for health and Consumers delivers a speech on the occasion of the 6th European Patients' rights Day (15 May 2012) Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 24 May 2012 - Flash report and contributions available     24-May-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 28th Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of 22 May 2012 Rare diseases Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on rare diseases and orphan products     23-May-2012 Alcohol Publication: Further study on the affordability of alcoholic beverages in the EU Tobacco Commissioner Dalli explains the "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" campaign to children and journalists in a playground in Malta (21 May 2012)     21-May-2012 Tobacco The “Ex-Smokers Are Unstoppable” campaign supports the 20km Brussels marathon (27 May 2012) Major and chronic diseases Health-EU newsletter 90 - Prevention is key: European Week Against Cancer – 25-31 May 2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on the Methylene glycol (CAS no 463-57-0; EC no 207-339-5)     16-May-2012 Health programme High Level Conference on EU Health Programmes, 3 May 2012 - pictures, presentations, posters and recording available Scientific Committees SCHER - Opinion on Mercury in certain Energy-saving Light Bulbs – Exposure of Children Health programme High Level Conference on EU Health Programmes, 3 May 2012 - Media coverage     15-May-2012 Healthcare Eurobarometer Qualitative Study on patient involvement - Aggregate Report Communicable diseases Health advice for travelling football fans     14-May-2012 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Comments received during the public consultation on the request for an opinion on the health effects of electromagnetic fields     11-May-2012 Major and chronic diseases Conference for the European Week Against Cancer, Rome, 31 May-1 June 2012     10-May-2012 Tobacco Approved tobacco testing laboratories in European Union member states - Data updated for Denmark, Germany and Poland     08-May-2012 eHealth Press release: Better use of health data will transform the healthcare landscape, says expert report Interest groups EU Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 10 May 2012 - Agenda Health programme EU Health programmes - 10 years anniversary promotional video     07-May-2012 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Opinion on health effects of security scanners for passenger screening (based on X-ray technology) Scientific Committees Parabens used in cosmetics - Citizens' summary availablepdf     04-May-2012 Health programme Publication: Health for the EU in 20 success stories - A selection of successful projects funded by the EU health programmes Health programme Publication: EU Health Programme: working together to improve public health in Europe: A selection of Public Health Projects with an important impact for EU Member States Health programme Publication: Programme of Community action in the field of public health: Projects funded under call for proposals 2010 Health programme Health-EU newsletter 89 - High Level Conference on EU Health Programmes: results and perspectives     03-May-2012 EU Health Prize for Journalists E-News: Be a winner in the EU Health Prize for Journalists 2012! 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Health programme High Level Conference - EU Health Programmes: results and perspectives - Opening speeches EU Health Prize for Journalists Press release: Commissioner Dalli launches the 4th EU Health Prize for Journalists     02-May-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 21st Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products of 27 April 2012 Health programme High Level Conference - EU Health Programmes: results and perspectives, Brussels, 3 May 2012 - Follow the conference via live streaming Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 25th Working Group on Hair Dyes of 24 April 2012 Health technology assessment Public consultation on the modalities of stakeholder consultation in the voluntary Health Technology Assessment network to be established under Directive 2011/24/EU Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 12th Working Group on Nitrosamines of 23 April 2012     30-April-2012 Alcohol Plenary Meeting of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 26 April 2012 Flash report available eHealth eHealth 2012 High level Conference, Copenhagen, 8-9 May 2012     27-April-2012 Health programme High Level Conference - EU Health Programmes: results and perspectives, Brussels, 3 May 2012 - Final conference and workshops programmes     26-April-2012 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Memorandum on the use of the scientific literature for human health risk assessment purposes – weighing of evidence and expression of uncertainty     24-April-2012 Public health Informal meeting of Ministers for Employment, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Affairs, 23-24 April 2012 - Joint press statement by Commissioner Dalli and Danish Presidency     23-April-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 17th Working Group on Sensitisation & Fragrances of 16 April 2012 Ageing Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on "How to make healthy ageing a reality" Healthcare Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on Is the economic crisis an opportunity for better efficiency in healthcare? Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 27th Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of 17 April 2012     19-April-2012 Ageing Health-EU newsletter 88 - 2012 World Health Day: Ageing and health Health programme Commission staff working document - Mid-term evaluation of the Health Programme 2008-2013 Health workforce Action Plan for the EU health workforce adopted as part of the Commission Communication for a job rich recovery in Europe E-news     18-April-2012 European Patients' Rights Day Message by Commissioner Dalli on the occasion of the European Patients' Rights Day Nutrition and physical activity Implementation of the EU Salt Reduction Framework - Results of Member States survey     17-April-2012 Health programme Call for tender concerning the organisation of exercises, training and assessment implementing the draft Decision on cross-border threats to health Health programme Call for tender concerning Action to prevent and reduce harm from alcohol     16-April-2012 Medicinal products for human use Draft template for the written confirmation for active substances imported into the European Union for medicinal products for human use Public consultation Scientific Committees SCCS - Opinion on Soytrimonium chloride COLIPA n° P72 open for comments (Deadline for comments: 11 May 2012)     13-April-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 7th Working Group on Threshold of Toxicological Concern of 8 March 2012 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 16th Working Group on Sensitisation & Fragrances of 13 March 2012 Health indicators Indicators on population projections, drug-related death and Healthy Life Years updated (#5, 14, 40) Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 10th Working Group on Methodologies of 21 February 2012     11-April-2012 Major and chronic diseases Page on diabetes updated - New data on policy frameworks and economic costs available     10-April-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Opinion on Nitrosamines and Secondary Amines in Cosmetic Products Nutrition and physical activity An EU-wide overview of community based initiatives (CBI's) to reduce childhood obesity Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Call for information on nanosilver: safety, health and environmental effects and role in antimicrobial resistance     05-April-2012 Rare diseases EUROCAT Statistical Monitoring Report 2009: European Surveillance of congenital anomalies Rare diseases Evaluating population newborn screening practices for rare diseases - Page updated Rare diseases Orphanet Activity Report 2011     04-April-2012 Communicable diseases ECDC special report: European Commission’s HIV action supports expanded Services for key populations Nutrition and physical activity EU platform for action on diet, physical activity and health - List of members updated     03-April-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - 7 new opinions open for comments (Deadline for comments: 7 May 2012) Ageing European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing - The Marketplace for Innovative Ideas is 'open for business'!     02-April-2012 Ageing Conference: "European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing: From plan to action" - Follow it online live via web streaming (Session will start on 3 April 2012 at 9:00) Ageing E-News: The European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing goes from plan to action Rare diseases National plans or strategies for rare diseases - Information on The Netherlands and United Kingdom updated Rare diseases New events on rare diseases     30-March-2012 EU in the world Global Health Policy Forum, Brussels, 22 March 2012 - Summary of discussions Scientific Committees SCHER - Minutes of the working group on water framework directive, Brussels, 9 March 2012 Scientific Committees SCHER - Minutes of the 5th working group on mercury in energy saving lamps, Brussels, 12 January 2012 EC/WHO cooperation 9th annual EC/WHO Senior Officials Meeting, Brussels, 7 March 2012 - report, roadmaps and global agreements     29-March-2012 Scientific Committees Products that resemble foods and appeal to children - Citizens' summary available Scientific Committees SCHER - Minutes of the 15th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 22 November 2011     28-March-2012 Scientific Committees SCHER - Opinion on tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate TCEP in Toys Health indicators ECHI - 3 new indicators on self-reported chronic diseases (Depression, asthma and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Scientific Committees SCHER - Opinion on chemicals and the water framework directive: draft environmental quality standards - Zinc     27-March-2012 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Request for a scientific opinion on Health effects of nanomaterials used in Medical Devices Cross-border care Results of the public consultation on measures for improving the recognition of prescriptions issued in another Member State now available Scientific committees SCENIHR - Request for an updated scientific opinion on the safety of PIP silicone breast implants     26-March-2012 Antimicrobial resistance Video message from Commissioner Dalli - Conference: combatting Antimicrobial Resistance - Time for joint action 14 March 2012     23-March-2012 Ageing Conference: "European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing: From plan to action" (Brussels, 3 April 2012) - Draft programme available     22-March-2012 Scientific Committees Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public - Summary of the scientific opinion on products that resemble foods and appeal to children Scientific committees Minutes of 26th Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of 6 March 2012 Health programme List of projects updated     21-March-2012 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Opinion on Health Effects of Artificial Light Scientific committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on the Acetaldehyde Scientific committees SCCS - Draft Agenda for the 14th plenary meeting, Brussels, 27 March 2012     20-March-2012 Health strategy Health Information Committee (Luxembourg, 08 December 2011) Summary record and presentations Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the 16th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 30 November 2011     19-March-2012 Blood, tissues and organs Minutes of the third meeting of the Competent Authorities on Organ Donation and Transplantation Public health Commissioner Dalli visits China     16-March-2012 Health indicators Indicators on equity of access to health / dental care services updated with 2010 data (# 80) Health indicators Indicator on equity of access to dental care services updated with 2010 data     15-March-2012 Tobacco Commission Directive 2012/9/EU adopting a new set of written health warnings for tobacco products     14-March-2012 Major and chronic diseases Stakeholders consultation: invitation to provide input to the chronic disease reflection process Deadline for contribution: 15 April 2012 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 24th Working Group on Hair Dyes of 28 February 2012     13-March-2012 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Draft Agenda for the 17th plenary meeting, Brussels, 19 March 2012 Health programme Mid-Term Evaluation of the Health Programme (2008-2013) Report, case study report, action leaders survey     12-March-2012 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 11th Working Group on Nitrosamines of 2 March 2012 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 20th Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products of 7 March 2012     09-March-2012 Healthy ageing European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing: From Plan to Action - Register for the conference! 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Rare diseases World Rare Disease Day - Watch the videos on European activities for rare diseases Scientific committees Call for information on safety of bisphenol A in medical devices Deadline for submission of information: 20 April 2012     28-February-2012 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated Rare diseases World Rare Disease Day - Watch the video on European initiatives for rare diseases     24-February-2012 Rare diseases World Rare Disease Day (29 February 2012) - Read the dedicated Health-EU newsletter     22-February-2012 Ageing Presentation on European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing: from Plan to Action - Information meeting for Member States Health Attachés, 17 February 2012 Tobacco Meeting with tobacco suppliers, Brussels, 6 February 2012 - Minutes     21-February-2012 Health indicators ECHI - Indicators on selected surgeries updated Health indicators ECHI - Indicators on Diabetes: self-reported prevalence updated Ageing European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing – from Plan to Action: "invitations for commitment" kick off - 29 February 2012     20-February-2012 Healthy environments Meeting of the Experts Group on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Luxembourg, 9 December 2011 - Minutes and presentations available EU in the World International organisations: OECD - Page updated Tobacco Commissioner Dalli presents the "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" campaign to Bulgarian journalits, 16 February 2012 - See the pictures of the event     16-February-2012 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the three latest Meetings of the Working Group on New Challenges for Risk Assessment (October-December 2011) Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the two latest Meetings of the Working Group on Health Effects of Artificial Light (October-November 2011) Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the First Four Meetings of the Working Group on Security Scanners (October 2011-January 2012)     15-February-2012 Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 28 November 2011 - Minutes available Major and chronic diseases Pages on diabetes updated     14-February-2012 Health Programme High Level Conference on EU Health Programmes: results and future perspectives, Brussels, 3 May 2012 - Register now! Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 9 February 2012 - Contributions available     13-February-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 10th Working Group on Nitrosamines of 8 February 2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 19th Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products of 1 February 2012     10-February-2012 Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on HC Red No. 3 (CAS 2871-01-4) submission III (B050) Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 9 February 2012 - Flash report available     09-February-2012 Health reports New EU statistical report added - Eurostat demography report 2010     08-February-2012 Data collection Data protection - page updated     06-February-2012 Nutrition and physical activity Fourteenth plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 2 February 2012 - Flash report available Pharmaceuticals Commissioner Dalli visits the European Medicines Agency in London     03-February-2012 Scientific committees Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public - Summary of the scientific opinion on Fluoridation available Nutrition and physical activity Workshop on communication and information of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 25 January 2012 - Contributions now available     02-February-2012 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Opinion on the Safety of PIP Silicone Breast Implants Tobacco Meeting with Tobacco retailers, wholesalers and vending machine operators, Brussels, 12 January 2012 Minutes Scientific committees Medical devices: European Commission asks for further scientific study and draws first lessons from the recent fraud on breast implants     01-February-2012 Scientific Committees Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public - Summary of the scientific opinion on Tobacco Additives available Public health Commission announces winners of the 3rd EU Health Prize for Journalists Healthcare Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on Scenarios for Sustainable Health Systems at the Work Economic Forum, Davos, 27 January 2012     31-January-2012 Public health EU Health Prize for Journalists - Watch the video and pictures of the welcome dinner Nutrition and physical activity Workshop on communication and information of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 25 January 2012 Flash report now available Scientific committees Call for Information on the safety of oxidative hair dye substances and hydrogen peroxide in products to colour eyelashes Deadline: 23 March 2012     30-January-2012 Ageing Pre-announcement of the 5th call for proposals of the Ambiant Assisted Living (AAL) Joint Programme Scientific committees Public consultation on the SCCS preliminary opinion on fragrance allergens in cosmetic products Deadline extended until 29 February 2012     27-January-2012 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated Health programme List of projects updated Preparedness and response Proposal for a decision on serious cross-border threats to health - Key documents updated     26-January-2012 Scientific committees Request for a scientific opinion on Mercury in Certain Energy-saving Light Bulbs – Exposure of Children Scientific committees Request for a scientific opinion on Assessment of the tolerable daily intake of Barium Scientific committees Request for a scientific opinion on a risk assessment report from the Kingdom of Sweden - Cadmium in fertilisers Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 25th Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of 24 January 2012     25-January-2012 Reports New EU Health statistical reports added     23-January-2012 Pharmaceuticals Video : EU fights fake medicines - subtitled versions in 22 languages now available Pharmaceuticals New video: Safe medicines for the EU Pharmaceuticals New video: Buying medicines online: the wrong click could be fatal     20-January-2012 Medicinal products for human use Public consultation on the principles and guidelines of good manufacturing practice for active substances in medicinal products for human use Deadline: 20 April 2012 Scientific committees Hearing on Fragrance Allergens in Cosmetic Products, Brussels, 5 March 2012 - Register now! Scientific committees Public Hearing on Improvement of Risk Assessment, Brussels, 27 February 2012 - Register now! Nutrition and physical activity EU platform for action on diet, physical activity and health - List of members updated     19-January-2012 Nutrition and physical activity Workshop on communication and information of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 25 January 2012 - Draft agenda available     18-January-2012 Health programme Slovakia - National Information Day on the Calls for proposals 2012, Bratislava, 24 January 2012 Ageing Commissioner Dalli delivers speech on the European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations     17-January-2012 Scientific committees Request for a rapid scientific opinion on the safety of PIP breast implants Ageing European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing in the 2012 EAHC call for proposals Electromagnetic fields 2011 International Scientific Conference on EMF and Health, Brussels, 16-17 November 2011 Conference report and new presentations available Ageing Eurobarometer on Active Ageing released     13-January-2012 eHealth Commission implementing decision establishing the network of national responsible authorities on eHealth Tobacco Meeting with ESTOC, ECMA and ESTA, Brussels, 19 December 2011 Minutes available Health programme National information days on calls for proposals 2012     12-January-2012 Scientific committees Minutes of 6th Joint Working Group on Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) of 7 December 2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 15th Working Group on Sensitisation & Fragrances of 15 November 2011     11-January-2012 Ageing European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations 2012 - Opening Conference: "Stay active - what does it take?", Copenhagen, 18-19 January 2012 Preparedness and response Proposal for a decision on serious cross-border threats to health: translations of the legal proposal and summuary of the impact assessment report now available Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 9th Working on Methodologies of 28 September 2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 24th Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of 29 November 2011     09-January-2012 Social determinants and health inequalities Meeting of the Expert Group on Social Determinants and Health Inequalities, Luxembourg, 05-06 April 2011 Meeting report     05-January-2012 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated Public health List of eurobarometers updated     04-January-2012 Public Health Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union - Priorities in the field of health     22-December-2011 Alcohol Committee on National Alcohol Policy and Action, Brussels, 17 November 2011 Presentations and summary report Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated Tobacco Meeting with cigarette manufacturers, Brussels, 02 December 2011 Minutes Scientific Committees SCCS - 9 New opinions open for comments (Deadline for comments: 3 February 2012) Scientific Committees SCCS: Minutes of the 12th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 20 September 2011 Ageing Info-session: call for projects 2012 to support the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing Healthcare Publication: 'A system of health accounts', OECD, EUROSTAT, WHO (2011) Scientific Committees SCCS - Draft Agenda for the 13th plenary meeting, Brussels, 13-14 December 2011 eHealth Health: driving forward the uptake of e-Health with a new network for European Co-operation     21-December-2011 Preparedness and response Technical guidance on generic preparedness planning for public health emergencies - 13 languages now available Scientific Committees Public consultation on the preliminary opinion concerning Improvement of Risk Assessment in View of the Needs of Risk Managers Deadline: 21 February 2011     20-December-2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Contact details updated Scientific Committees SCENIHR - List of members and contact details updated Scientific Committees Public consultation on the preliminary opinion on Nitrosamines and Secondary Amines in Cosmetic Products Deadline: 10 February 2012 Tobacco Ex-smokers are unstoppable - iCoach : a very special gift for a new year´s resolution Scientific committees Public consultation on the preliminary opinion on fragrance allergens in cosmetic products Deadline: 17 February 2012 Blood, tissues and organs Journalist Workshops on organ donation and transplantation - Articles of the 2010 and 2011 workshops: English translations now available Scientific Committees SCHER - Contact details updated     16-December-2011 Social determinants and health inequalities Meeting of the Expert Group on Social Determinants and Health Inequalities, Luxembourg, 12-13 December 2011 Presentations available Mental health CPME statement on Mental Health, combating Stigma and Social exclusion     15-December-2011 Sexually transmitted diseases HIV/AIDS Think Tank, Luxembourg, 07-08 December 2011 Presentations available     14-December-2011 Alcohol Work meeting - Towards joint activity to address alcohol related foetal damage, Brussels, 8 December 2011 Flash report     13-December-2011 Scientific committees Minutes of 18th Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products - Meeting of 5 December 2011 Scientific committees Minutes of 8th Working Group on Nitrosamines - Meeting of 16 November 2011 Scientific committees Minutes of 22th Working Group on Hair Dyes - Meeting of 22 November 2011 Scientific committees Public consultation on the request for a scientific opinion on the potential health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) and call for information Deadline: 27 January 2012     12-December-2011 Blood, tissues and organs Second Journalist Workshop on organ donation and transplantation, Brussels, 18 October 2011 - Articles published after the workshop updated     09-December-2011 Scientific committees Request for a scientific opinion on the safety of the use of Bisphenol A in medical devices Scientific committees Request for a scientific opinion on potential health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) Scientific committees Request for a scientific opinion on Nanosilver: safety, health and environmental effects and role in antimicrobial resistance Scientific committees Call for information on the health effects of security scanners for passenger screening (based on X-ray technology) Deadline: 27 January 2012 Preparedness and response Event: 10th anniversary of the Global Health Security Initiative Read the Ministerial communiqué and anniversary brochure     08-December-2011 Health Programme All information on calls for proposals 2012 now available Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the 15th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 19 September 2011 Health Programme Annual work plan for 2012 now available Preparedness and response Proposal for a decision on serious cross-border threats to health adopted by the Commission     07-December-2011 Health technology assessment EUnetHTA conference 2011 - HTA in national and cross-border healthcare in Europe, Gdańsk, 8-9 December 2011 - Introduction by Commissioner dalli Medicinal products for human use Implementing act on the requirements for the assessment of the regulatory framework applicable to the manufacturing of active substances of medicinal products – Public consultation     06-December-2011 Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 28 November 2011 Contributions now available Electromagnetic fields 2011 International Scientific Conference on EMF and Health, Brussels, 16-17 November 2011 Presentations available Nutrition and physical activity Joint meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity and the Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, 29 November 2011 Contributions now available Nutrition and physical activity Thirteenth plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 29 November 2011 Contributions now available     05-December-2011 Ageing Actions of the Joint European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing presented at the Innovation Convention, 5-6 December 2011, Brussels Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 6 October 2011 Minutes now available Communicable diseases New page on EU laboratory cooperation     02-December-2011 Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use Volume 9B of The Rules Governing Medicinal Products in the European Union – Guidelines on Pharmacovigilance for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use Patient safety Meeting of the Patient Safety & Quality of Care Working Group, Brussels, 21 November 2011 Presentations available Alcohol Plenary Meeting of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 19 October 2011 Summary report available Ageing Activities of the Joint European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing will be presented at the Innovation Convention, 5-6 December 2011, Brussels Public Health Website Reminder: Have your say about the Commission Public Health Website - Fill in our short survey (deadline for submission: 9 December 2011)     01-December-2011 Patient safety Meeting of the Patient Safety & Quality of Care Working Group, Brussels, 26 January 2011 Minutes available World AIDS Day No signs for a decline in HIV transmission across Europe: new ECDC–WHO/Euro report World AIDS Day Statement of the EU and its Member States on World AIDS Day (1 December 2011) World AIDS Day European Parliament resolution on the EU response to HIV/AIDS in the EU and neighbouring countries, mid-term review of Commission Communication COM(2009)569 Health programme Health Programme - The Commission adopted the Annual work plan for 2012 - Text and call for proposal to be published on 8 December 2011 World AIDS Day Memo: Key Facts on the European Commission's actions to fight HIV/Aids     30-November-2011 Nutrition and physical activity EU Platform on Diet, Physical Activity & Health/High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity: Plenary Meetings and Joint Meeting Flash report now available     29-November-2011 Nutrition and physical activity Joint meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity and the Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, 29 November 2011, Brussels Watch the video and pictures     28-November-2011 Nutrition and physical activity Midday express: Healthy diet and physical activity: Commissioner Dalli to urge action to prevent non communicable diseases     25-November-2011 Nutrition and physical activity Joint meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity and the Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, 29 November 2011, Brussels Draft agenda available Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the European Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, 28 November 2011, Brussels Draft agenda available Preparedness and response Event: 10th Anniversary of the Health Security Committee Preparedness and response Pulications: new factsheet and poster on the Health Security Committee Nutrition and physical activity Thirteenth plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, 29 November 2011, Brussels Draft agenda available     24-November-2011 Tobacco "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" in the Athens marathon, 12-13 November 2011 Watch the video Blood, tissues and organs Press release: Commission calls on Italy to transpose the Directive on human blood Alcohol Third European Alcohol and Health Forum (EAHF) Monitoring Progress Report now available Tobacco Commissioner Dalli presents the "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" campaign to journalists from health media across Portugal     23-November-2011 Ageing 3rd Steering Group Meeting of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing, 7 November 2011 Final texts of the strategic and operational plans now available     22-November-2011 Electromagnetic fields E-news: Electromagnetic Fields and Health: The Way Forward     21-November-2011 Alcohol High level meeting of the Committee on National Alcohol Policy and Action, Brussels, 17 November 2011 - Flash report available Tobacco Euroleague Basketball fans actively supported the "ex-smokers are unstoppable" campaign in Kaunas/Lithuania, 10 November 2011 Watch the video Medicinal products for human use Delegated act on the detailed rules for a unique identifier for medicinal products for human use, and its verification - Concept paper submitted for public consultation Health programme Proposal for a regulation on establishing the 3rd multi-annual programme of EU action in the field of health for the period 2014-2020 Text available in 23 languages     18-November-2011 Antimicrobial resistance Video: Patient perspective on antimicrobial resistance – a documentary produced by Euronews, in cooperation with ECDC Antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in Europe 2010. Annual report of the European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network (EARS-Net) Mental health FP7 call for proposals in the theme Ageing Today - Polish Presidency Conference - European Day of the Brain. Ageing, Stroke and Alzheimer’s Disease-finding innovative solutions Ageing Innovation convention 2011, Brussels, 5-6 December 2011     17-November-2011 Antimicrobial resistance Press release: Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance: Commission unveils 12 concrete actions for the next five years Antimicrobial resistance Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council - Action plan against the rising threats from Antimicrobial Resistance     16-November-2011 Ageing 3rd Steering Group Meeting of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing, 7 November 2011 Links to members press releases updated Health Programme Proposal for a regulation on establishing the 3rd multi-annual programme of EU action in the field of health for the period 2014-2020 Text available in French and German     14-November-2011 Public Health Website Give us your opinion on the Commission Public Health Website - Fill in our short survey deadline for submission: 9 December 2011 Tobacco "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" in the Athens marathon, 12-13 November 2011 See the pictures of the event Mental health Publication: Making the long-term economic case for investing in mental health to contribute to sustainability Mental health Publication: Mental well-being: For a smart, inclusive and sustainable Europe Mental health Publication: Long-term mental health care for people with severe mental disorders     11-November-2011 Electromagnetic fields 2011 International Scientific Conference on EMF and Health, Brussels, 16-17 November 2011 - The Conference is broadcast live Read the programme and watch the event online Public health List of eurobarometers updated     10-November-2011 Health programme Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on establishing the 3rd multi-annual programme of EU action in the field of health for the period 2014-2020     09-November-2011 Health programme Proposal for the new Health for Growth programme (2014-2020) adopted by the Commission     08-November-2011 Ageing Press release: European Innovation Partnership agrees on actions to turn ageing into an opportunity     07-November-2011 EU in the world Global Health Policy Forum, Brussels, 10 November 2011 Draft Agenda available     04-November-2011 Indicators ECHI - Indicators on breast, cervical and colon cancer screening updated     03-November-2011 Blood, tissues and organs Second Journalist Workshop on organ donation and transplantation, Brussels, 18 October 2011 - Articles published after the workshop updated     28-October-2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 23rd Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients of 25 October 2011 Cross-border care Public consultation on measures for improving the recognition of prescriptions issued in another Member State (Deadline for submissions: 8 January 2012) Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 5th Working Group on Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) of 20 October 2011     26-October-2011 Rare diseases Video: European initiatives for rare diseases featuring Commissioner for Health and Consumers Mr J.Dalli Blood, tissues and organs Second Journalist Workshop on organ donation and transplantation, Brussels, 18 October 2011 Articles published after the workshop and Dutch donor and recipient testimony available Rare diseases Press pack - Cluster meeting of projects in the area of rare diseases (Luxembourg, 25 – 26 October 2011)     25-October-2011 Tobacco Ex-smokers are unstoppable - Commissioner Dalli presents the campaign in Valetta, Malta, 22 October 2011 Scientific committees European Commission launches new website on the non-food Scientific Committees The new website offers up-to-date information on all open consultations and calls, scientific opinions, mandates, upcoming events, and much more. A new layout has been designed to give easier access to these documents and show the scientific independence of the Committees.     24-October-2011 Mental health Mental Health Europe Conference 2012- Call for contributions     21-October-2011 Population groups The State of Men's Health in Europe: leaflet now available in French Alcohol Plenary Meeting of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 19 October 2011 Flash Report available Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 13 May 2011 Summary report available     20-October-2011 Alcohol 9th meeting of the Science Group of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, 15 September 2011 Summary report and scientific opinion available Major and chronic diseases Alzheimer disease and other dementias - page updated Interest groups Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 12 October 2011 Presentations available     19-October-2011 EU Health Prize for Journalists National finalists of the EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011 Alcohol Alcohol abuse: Commissioner John Dalli urges stakeholders to strengthen efforts to protect young people from alcohol-related harm Midday Express     18-October-2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Addendum to opinion n° SCCP/1202/08 on Camphor benzalkonium methosulfate COLIPA n° S57 Scientific Committees SCCS - Opinion on 1,3,5-Triazine, 2,4,6-tris[1,1’-biphenyl]-4-yl- open for comments (Deadline for comments: 11 November 2011) Major and chronic diseases Alzheimer - events updated     17-October-2011 Blood, tissues and organs Second Journalist Workshop - Organ donation and transplantation Programme and list of contact points available Scientific Committees Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public - Summary of the scientific opinion on triclosan and antibiotics resistance     14-October-2011 Scientific Committees Call for experts to join the Commission's independent Scientific Committees The European Commission invites scientists to join its Advisory Structure of Scientific Committees and Database of Experts. Deadline for applications: 15 November 2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Clarification on Opinion SCCS/1348/10 in the light of the Danish clause of safeguard banning the use of parabens in cosmetic products intended for children under three years of age Interest groups Video: European Health Forum Gastein 2011 - The Movie now available Tobacco Report of the Public consultation on the possible revision of the Tobacco Products Directive 2001/37/EC now available in French and German     13-October-2011 Ageing 14th European Health Forum Gastein, Bad Hofgastein,5-8 October 2011 - Presentation of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing     12-October-2011 Ageing 2nd Steering Group Meeting of the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing, Brussels, 16 September 2011 Draft minutes and presentation of the 2nd steering group available Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity & Health, Brussels, 6 October 2011 New contributions available     11-October-2011 Medicinal products for human use The European Commission adopts revised proposals setting out clearer rules on information on prescription-only medicines Health indicators ECHI - Indicators on influenza vaccination rate in elderly, self-reported visits to a dentist or orthodontist and equity of access to dental care services updated Health indicators ECHI - Indicators on population below poverty line and income inequality updated Major and chronic diseases Oral health - Other useful information updated     10-October-2011 Sexually transmitted diseases Event: FEMP 2011 - Men, Men, Sex and HIV, Stockholm, 10-11 November 2011 Rare diseases New events on Rare Diseases Rare diseases Orphanet Report on rare disease research, its determinants in Europe and the way forward New publication Rare diseases EUROPLAN - Selecting Indicators to evaluate the Rare Diseases Initiatives New publication Rare diseases EUROPLAN - Recommendations for the Development of National Plans for Rare Diseases New publication Rare diseases EUCERD Report: Health indicators for rare diseases II - Conceptual framework for monitoring quality of care New publication Rare diseases RDTF Report: Health indicators for rare diseases I - Conceptual framework and development of indicators from existing sources New publication Interest groups Commissioner Dalli delivers speech at the European Health Forum, Gastein, Austria, 07 October 2011 - "Health by design – The road to wellbeing"     07-October-2011 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme Updated Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity & Health, Brussels, 6 October 2011 Flash report - Conclusions of the Chair available     06-October-2011 Rare diseases Cluster meeting of projects in the area of rare diseases (Luxembourg, 25 – 26 October 2011) Programme of the meeting     05-October-2011 Tobacco "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" in Kosice, Slovakia, 01-02 October 2011 Two days of campaign activities. Watch the pictures. Blood, tissues and organs Summary report of the meeting of Competent authorities for tissues and cells, Brussels, 23-24 June 2011 Tobacco "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" in the VITAL Expo and Berlin marathon, 22-25 September 2011 Watch the video of the campaign Health strategy Report on the mid-term evaluation of the EU Health Strategy 2008-2013     04-October-2011 Cross-border Healthcare Video on Patients' Rights in Cross-border Healthcare New short version available in all EU official languages Electromagnetic fields Public health and electromagnetic fields: overview of European Commission activities Extract from the quarterly journal „EMF Spectrum“ (Issue 2/2011), published by the working group „EMF and Environment“ of the Scientific Institute for Infrastructure and Communication Services (WIK), Germany. Blood, tissues and organs Summary report of the meeting of Competent authorities for tissues and cells, Brussels, 23-24 June 2011 Scientific Committees Request for a guidance document: Guidance on Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials in Cosmetics     03-October-2011 Medicinal products for human use Commission Call for Expression of Interest Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 11th Working Group on New Challenges for Risk Assessment of 20th September 2011     30-September-2011 Tobacco "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" in the VITAL Expo and Berlin marathon (22-25 September 2011) See the pictures of the event     29-September-2011 Tobacco European Commission provides € 5.2 million to help lower income countries in tobacco control Major and chronic diseases Statement by John Dalli, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, on the occasion of World Heart Day (29 September 2011)     28-September-2011 Sexually transmitted diseases Joining together to tackle HIV/AIDS in Europe New publication Preparedness and response Generic Public Health Preparedness in Europe New publication Scientific Committees SCCS - 6 New opinions open for comments Deadline for comments: 28 October 2011 Scientific Committees SCCS: Minutes of the 11th Plenary meeting (Brussels, 21 June 2011) Public Health Project Management in Public Health in Europe New publication     27-September-2011 Scientific Committees Meeting on Hearing on Health Effects of Artificial Light (10 October 2011) Venue in Brussels and deadline for registration extended Health Indicators Environment and health indicators system Page updated Health Indicators EU Injury database (IDB): take note of the new internet address Public Health Health priorities within the Europe 2020 strategy The Europe 2020 strategy is the EU's growth strategy for the coming decade. In the field of health, it aims at taking actions to ensure a better health for EU citizens, including healthy ageing, health at work and health inequalities.     26-September-2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 15th Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products of 14 September 2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 6th Working Group on Nitrosamines of 15 September 2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 20th Working Group on Hair Dyes of 13 September 2011     23-September-2011 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the 14th plenary meeting, Brussels, 15 June 2011 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Request for a scientific opinion on health effects of security scanners for passenger screening (based on X-ray technology)     20-September-2011 Electromagnetic fields 2011 International Scientific Conference on EMF and Health, Brussels, 16 November 2011 - Register now! Tobacco Ex-smokers are unstoppable: Commissioner Dalli presented next steps of the campaign at a press event in Brussels on 14 September 2011 Watch the videos and pictures     19-September-2011 Electromagnetic fields Pre-announcement: 2011 International Scientific Conference on EMF and Health, Brussels, 16 November 2011 Alcohol 8th meeting of the Science Group of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, 21 March 2011 Summary report available Tobacco Ex-smokers are unstoppable - Watch the campaign's TV clips     16-September-2011 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 10th Working Group on New Challenges for Risk Assessment Meeting of 12th September 2011     15-September-2011 Social determinants and health inequalities Publications added: Health of People of Working Age Summary and full report available Healthy environments Meeting of the Experts Group on Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Luxembourg, 14 June 2011 Minutes and presentations available     14-September-2011 Tobacco Ex-smokers are Unstoppable! Commissioner Dalli presents next steps in the campaign Midday Express     13-September-2011 Population groups The State of Men's Health in Europe: the extended report now available EU in the world Global Health Policy Forum, Brussels, 15 September 2011 Draft Agenda available Health programme Report on final evaluation Public Health Programme 2003-2008 now available Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on Hair dye p-Phenylenediamine (CAS 106-50-3) submission IV (A007)     12-September-2011 Major and chronic diseases Oral health - Page updated     09-September-2011 Health programme Read the 2009 report about EU Health Programme's implementation Social determinants and health inequalities Publications added: Expert Review and Proposals for Measurement of Health Inequalities in the European Union Summary and full report available Preparedness and response Report of the Stakeholder consultation on Health Security in the European Union available     08-September-2011 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Draft Agenda for the 15th plenary meeting, Brussels, 19 September 2011     07-September-2011 Alcohol 9th meeting of the Science Group of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, 15 September 2011 Draft agenda available Communicable diseases ECDC assessment on Avian flu outbreak in Southeast Asia indicates no change in risk to human health Communicable diseases ECDC assessment on Oseltamivir-resistant influenza A(H1N1)2009 cluster reported in Australia Preparedness and response Commission staff working paper on the activities of the Health Security Committee during the period from November 2009 to December 2010 Translations available     05-September-2011 Tobacco "Ex-smokers are unstoppable", the new EU anti-tobacco campaign Information available in 22 languages Cross-border care Updated information on cross-border care policy and legislative framework Information available in 22 languages     01-September-2011 Health indicators ECHI - indicators on nurses employed updated Health indicators ECHI - Indicators on body mass index updated     30-August-2011 Scientific committees Hearing on Health Effects of Artificial Light, Brussels, 10 October 2011 - Register now! Social determinants and health inequalities The brochure "Reducing health inequalities in the European Union", commissionned under the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity (2007-2013), is now available     29-August-2011 Blood, tissues and organs Summary report of the meeting of Competent authorities for blood and blood components, Brussels, 16-17 May 2011 Scientific Committees Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public - Summary of the scientific opinion on Depleted Uranium - Updated version     26-August-2011 Health indicators Publication: The European Community Health Indicators (ECHI) - Factsheet     25-August-2011 Population groups Publication: Report on the State of Men's Health in Europe Data collection New Internet address for the injury database     18-August-2011 Indicators ECHI - Indicators on Regular smokers, Consumption of fruits and vegetables updated     12-August-2011 Health programme Projects funded under Health Programme 2008-2013 List of projects for 2010 updated     11-August-2011 Scientific Committees SCHER - Opinion on chemicals and the water framework directive: draft environmental quality standards - PBDE Adopted by the SCHER via written procedure on 15 July 2011     09-August-2011 Scientific Committees Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public - Summary of the scientific opinion on Depleted Uranium     05-August-2011 Health and structural funds EUREGIO III project - Learning lessons from health investments in Structural Funds. Final conference, Brussels (22 September 2011) Preliminary programme     04-August-2011 Preparedness and response Commission staff working paper on the activities of the Health Security Committee during the period from November 2009 to December 2010     03-August-2011 Rare diseases Publication: 2011 Report on the State of the Art of Rare Diseases Activities in Europe - European Union Committe of Experts on Rare Diseases Released 1 August 2011 Rare diseases Publication: RDTF Report - Patient registries for rare diseases Revision June 2011 Rare diseases Publication: EUCERD Report - Preliminary analysis of the experiences and outcomes of pilot European Reference Networks for rare diseases Released 1 May 2011 Rare diseases Identifying rare diseases: list of registries & biobanks Link updated     01-August-2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 8th Working Group on Methodologies Meeting of 25 May 2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 6th Working Group on Methodologies Meeting of 6 October 2010 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 11th Working Group on Sensitisation & Fragrances Meeting of 28 June 2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 21st Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients Meeting of 19 july 2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 7th Working Group on Methodologies Meeting of 24 November 2010     28-July-2011 Nutrition and physical activity EU platform for action on diet, physical activity and health - 2011 annual report available Medical devices "Medical devices" are now part of the EC-Public Health website     27-July-2011 Scientific committees SCHER - Opinion on Chemicals and the Water Framework Directive: Draft environmental quality standards - Fluoranthene Tobacco Tobacco Products : Commission publishes report of a consultation which generated 85 000 responses Press release     25-July-2011 EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011 The submission deadline is extended until 31 July 2011 (12 pm CET)     20-July-2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 20th Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients Meeting of 31 May 2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 19th Working Group on Hair Dyes Meeting of 12 July 2011 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     19-July-2011 Scientific committees Public consultation on the pre-consultation opinion concerning Health Effects of Artificial Light Deadline for submission of comments: 30 September 2011 Ageing The European Commission has launched its pilot European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing     18-July-2011 Scientific committees Newsletter of the European Commission Scientific Committees June 2011 edition available     15-July-2011 Scientific committees Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public - Summary of the scientific opinion on Mercury in Compact Fluorescent Lamps available Medicinal products for human use Public consultation of the revised Commission guidelines on Good Distribution Practice of Medicinal Products for Human Use     14-July-2011 EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011 EU Health Prize for Journalists: contest ends on 24/07/2011. Hurry up!     13-July-2011 Tobacco Speech from Commissioner Dalli, responsible for Health and Consumer Policy: "Successful tobacco control is a joint effort", Brussels, 12 July 2011 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 9th Working Group on New Challenges for Risk Assessment Meeting of 7th July 2011     12-July-2011 Rare diseases Publication: Act against Europe’s most common birth defects - The right advice at the right time can reduce Neural Tube Defects now (Edition 2011) available     11-July-2011 Scientific committees SCHER - Opinion on: Chemicals and the Water Framework Directive: Draft environmental quality standards - 5-6 rings Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)     08-July-2011 Rare diseases New events on Rare Diseases added     07-July-2011 Scientific committees Minutes of 14th Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products Meeting of 5 July 2011     06-July-2011 Scientific committees SCCS - New opinions open for comments Deadline for comments: 2 September 2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of the 10th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 22 March 2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of the 10th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 22 March 2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - New opinions open for comments (Deadline for comments: 2 September 2011)     05-July-2011 Medical devices New references of harmonised standards for Medical Devices (OJ C143 of 13 May 2011)     04-July-2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 5th Working Group on Nitrosamines Meeting of 28 June 2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 10th Working Group on Sensitisation & Fragrances Meeting of 17 May 2011 Scientific committees Public consultation on the preliminary opinion concerning Toxicity and Assessment of Chemical Mixtures Deadline for submission of comments: 9 September 2011     01-July-2011 Blood, tissues and organs Second Meeting of the Competent Authorities on Organ Donation and Transplantation, Brussels, 28 February - 1 March 2011 Minutes available Medicinal products for human use New Directive on Falsified Medicines published in the Official Journal of the European Union     30-June-2011 Scientific Committees Informal Brainstorming meeting on skin allergies and research needs, Brussels, 9 February 2011 Presentations and meeting report available Interest groups Key Document: Contribution of the EU Health Forum to the future Public Health Programme - post 2013     29-June-2011 Tobacco Video: "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" campaign. Launch event with Commissioner Dalli     27-June-2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Members (CVs and Declarations) - List of members and declarations of interests updated Health and structural funds 3rd meeting of the Committee of the Regions’ Technical Platform for Co-operation on Health, Brussels, 24 May 2011 Presentations available Sexually transmitted diseases HIV/AIDS Think Tank, Brussels, 27-28 October 2010 Minutes available     24-June-2011 Scientific Committees SCHER - Full Bibliography of the Sources Examined for the Opinion on New evidence on the health effects of fluoride Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the 13th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 11 April 2011 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 8th Working Group on New Challenges for Risk Assessment - Meeting of 7 June 2011     22-June-2011 Scientific committees SCHER - Critical review of any new evidence on the hazard profile, health effects, and human exposure to fluoride and the fluoridating agents of drinking water     21-June-2011 Mental health EU-compass - List of policy documents and stakeholder statements on Prevention of Depression and Suicide updated     20-June-2011 EU in the world Global Health Policy Forum, Brussels, 16 June 2011 Presentation available     17-June-2011 Scientific committees SCHER - Opinion on: Chemicals and the Water Framework Directive: Draft environmental quality standards - Quinoxyfen Blood, tissues and organs COM(2011) - 2nd report on Voluntary and Unpaid Donation of Tissues and Cells Scientific committees Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public Summary of the scientific opinion on Sphygmomanometers available     16-June-2011 Health programme The High Level Conference on EU Health Programmes "Results and future perspectives" initially scheduled for September 6- 7, 2011, is postponed until further notice Scientific committees SCCS - Draft Agenda for the 11th plenary meeting, Brussels, 21 June 2011 Tobacco Ex smokers are unstoppable! The new anti-tobacco campaign funded by the European Commission     15-June-2011 Scientific Committees SCHER - Members (CVs and Declarations) List of members and declarations of interests updated Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     14-June-2011 Mental health EU-compass - List of reports and studies on Mental Health in Workplace updated Medicinal products for human use Video: EU fights fake medicines     09-June-2011 Scientific committees SCHER - New Opinions on Chemicals and the Water Framework Directive: Draft environmental quality standards Scientific committees SCENIHR - Draft Agenda for the 14th plenary meeting, Brussels, 15 June 2011 Indicators ECHI - Indicators on Communicable diseases, HIV/AIDS and Equity of access to health care services updated     08-June-2011 Healthy environments Publications available on health and environment Scientific committees Bringing the results of the Scientific Committees closer to the public Summary of the scientific opinion on nanomaterials available Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 13th Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products - Meeting of 1 June 2011     07-June-2011 Major and chronic diseases 1st European Partnership for Action against Cancer Open Forum, Madrid, 14-15 June 2011     06-June-2011 Mental health Council conclusions on 'The European Pact for Mental Health and Well-being: results and future action' Escherichia coli outbreak in Germany Public health advice to the public regarding prevention of E Coli infection (available in all EU languages) Alcohol Eighth plenary meeting of the European Alcohol and health Forum, Brussels, 8 April 2011 Summary report available     01-June-2011 Mental health Thematic Conference "Promoting Mental Health and Well-being at Workplaces", Berlin, 03-04 March 2011 Conference report available Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     31-May-2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 12th Working Group on Nanomaterials in Cosmetic Products - Meeting of 27 April 2011 Tobacco Statement by John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day Scientific Committees SCCS - Minutes of 18th Working Group on Hair Dyes - Meeting of 24 May 2011     30-May-2011 Scientific Committees SCHER - Minutes of the 12th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 30 March 2011     27-May-2011 Tobacco Detailed overview of Member States' smoke-free regulations Tobacco Q&A: The Fight Against Tobacco in the EU Press release Medicinal products for human use EU adopts ambitious measures to fight against falsified medicines Press release     26-May-2011 Interest groups Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 19 May 2011 Contributions available     25-May-2011 Scientific Committees Minutes of 14th Working Group on Health Effects of Artificial Light - Meeting of 31 March 2011 Major and chronic diseases European Week Against Cancer: A joint commitment to prevent cancer Press release Nanotechnology 4th annual nanotechnology Safety for Success Dialogue Workshop, 29-30 March 2011 Pictures available     24-May-2011 Major and chronic diseases European Week Against Cancer 2011, 25-31 May 2011 Nutrition and physical activity In the framework of the EU platform for diet, physical activity and health, DG SANCO sponsors the 20 km of Brussels (29 May 2011) Alcohol European Alcohol and Health Forum List of members updated     23-May-2011 Scientific Committees SCHER - Draft Agenda for the 13th plenary meeting, Brussels, 25 May 2011 Alcohol 8th meeting of the Committee on National Alcohol Policy and Action, Luxembourg, 1-2 March 2011 Summary report and presentations available     20-May-2011 Interest groups Health Policy Forum meeting, Brussels, 21 October 2010 Minutes available Nanotechnology 4th annual nanotechnology Safety for Success Dialogue Workshop, 29-30 March 2011 New presentations added     19-May-2011 Scientific Committees Commission Decision of 16 May 2011 amending Decision 2009/146/EC as regards the replacement of members of the Scientific Committees by members from the Pool of scientific advisors     18-May-2011 Reports Report on Long-term Care published today! Mental health EU-compass - List of reports and studies on Mental Health in Workplace updated     17-May-2011 Public health One year with EC Directorate for Health - Key Achievements 2010 Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on Kojic acid EC No 207-922-4 CAS No 501-30-4. Submission III Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on Soytrimonium chloride     16-May-2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on Benzoisothiazolinone Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated Scientific Committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on 4-Formyl-1-methylquinolinium, 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid salt     13-May-2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Opinion on HC Red n°13 COLIPA n°B31 (Revision of 22 March 2011) Scientific Committees SCCS - Opinion on HC Yellow n° 13 COLIPA n° B102 (Revision of 22 March 2011)     11-May-2011 Preparedness and response Key document: EMA pandemic report and lessons learned Outcome of the European Medicines Agency's activities during the 2009 (H1N1) flu pandemic Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the EU platform for Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 13 May 2011 Draft agenda available eHealth Press release: Digital Agenda: Kroes and Dalli welcome Council Presidency eHealth Declaration on delivering better health care     10-May-2011 Nutrition and physical activity Twelfth Plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 12 May 2011 Draft agenda available EU in the world Global Health Policy Forum, Brussels, 12 May 2011 Draft agenda available Preparedness and response Stakeholder consultation on health security in the European Union - Deadline for submission of comments extended to 31 May 2011     06-May-2011 Mental health EU-compass - List of reports and studies on Mental Health updated EU in the world Eight meeting of senior officials of the European Commission and WHO: minutes and exchange of letters     04-May-2011 Health strategy Experts Group on Health Information (EGHI) Page updated Health strategy Experts Group on Health Information (EGHI) - Page updated     03-May-2011 Tobacco Approved tobacco testing laboratories in European Union member states updated (Lithuania and Spain) Tobacco Approved tobacco testing laboratories in European Union member states updated Lithuania and Spain     02-May-2011 Ageing Press release: Active and Healthy Ageing: EU sets up group to steer innovation Ageing Active and Healthy Ageing: EU sets up group to steer innovation Press release     29-April-2011 Medicinal products for human use Press release: Traditional herbal medicines: more safety for products put on EU market Alcohol 7th Meeting of the Science Group of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 25 October 2010 - Summary report available Corrigendum: the date of the event is 25 October 2010 and not 25 October 2011, as announced in our edition of yesterday Medicinal products for human use Press release: Traditional herbal medicines: more safety for products put on EU market Indicators Data on Low birth weight updated     28-April-2011 Alcohol 7th Meeting of the Science Group of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 25 October 2011 Summary report available     27-April-2011 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     26-April-2011 Health programme High level Conference on EU Health Programmes: results and future perspectives - 6/7 September 2011 in Brussels - Save the date Medicinal products for human use Paola Testori Coggi, Director-General of DG Health & Consumers, explains the Herbals Directive     20-April-2011 Rare diseases Rare diseases research and human tissue engineered products - Page updated Rare diseases National plans or strategies for rare diseases - List of national plans updated     19-April-2011 Preparedness and response Stakeholder consultation on health security in the European Union Deadline for submission of comments extended to 11 May 2011 Nanotechnology 4th annual nanotechnology Safety for Success Dialogue Workshop, 29-30 March 2011 Presentations available     18-April-2011 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 14th meeting of the Working Group on Health Effects of Artificial Light of 31 March 2011 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 7th meeting of the Working Group on New Challenges for Risk Assessment of 6 April 2011 Scientific Committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the 12th plenary meeting, Brussels, 20 January 2011     15-April-2011 Rare diseases 2009 Report on Initiatives and Incentives in the field of rare diseases of the European Union Committee of Experts on Rare Diseases Scientific Committees SCCS - New opinions open for comments Deadline for comments: 20 May 2011     14-April-2011 Rare diseases New events on rare diseases added Medicinal products for human use Public consultation on a concept paper on an amendment of Commission Regulation (EC) No 658/2007 concerning financial penalties committed by marketing authorisation holders Deadline for submission of comments: 10 June 2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Members and other experts in Working Groups List of members and declarations published     13-April-2011 Blood, tissues and organs Commission Implementing Directive 2011/38/EU amending Annex V to Directive 2004/33/EC with regards to maximum pH values for platelets concentrates at the end of the shelf life     12-April-2011 Social determinants and health inequalities Meeting of the Expert Group on Social Determinants and Health Inequalities, Luxembourg, 05-06 April 2011 Presentations available Scientific Committees SCCS - Members (CVs and Declarations) - List of members and declarations of interests updated Health Programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     11-April-2011 Sexually transmitted diseases l for the expression of interest to become a member of the EU HIV/AIDS Civil Society Forum Deadline for application: 29 April 2011 Social determinants and health inequalities Communication from the Commission (COM (2011) 173) - An EU framework for National Roma Integration Strategies up to 2020     08-April-2011 Scientific committees SCHER - Minutes of the 11th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 11 January 2011 Scientific committees SCCS - New opinions open for comments Deadline for comments: 06 May 2011 Ageing Newly published report on the public consultation on the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing     07-April-2011 Antimicrobial resistance World Health Day: fight against antimicrobial resistance must continue on a global scale Press release Communicable diseases New Surveillance Tools developed – successful completion of the REACT project Press release     05-April-2011 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Draft Agenda for the 13th plenary meeting, Brussels, 11 April 2011     04-April-2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 16th Working Group on Hair Dyes Meeting of 15 February 2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of 18th Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients Meeting of 15 March 2011     01-April-2011 Scientific committees SCCS - New Opinions open for comments Deadline for comments: 29 April 2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Statements - The SCCS's Notes of Guidance for the Testing of Cosmetic Ingredients and their Safety Evaluation, 7th Revision     30-March-2011 EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011 EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011 has been launched The EU Health Prize for Journalists 2011 has been launched and will be open for submission of articles until 24/07/2011. This year there will be a special prize on "smoking cessation" next to the prizes for the top three articles on the other topics.     29-March-2011 Alcohol 8th plenary meeting of the European Alcohol and health Forum, Brussels, 08 April 2011 Draft agenda available     28-March-2011 Nanotechnology 4th annual nanotechnology Safety for Success Dialogue Workshop, 29-30 March 2011 Watch the event via Webstreaming     25-March-2011 Indicators Data on the Healthy Life Years in the European Union updated Scientific committees SCHER - Draft Agenda for the 12th plenary meeting, Brussels, 30 March 2011     24-March-2011 Rare diseases Eurobarometer "European awareness of Rare Diseases" now also available in french and german Blood, tissues and organs 2nd report on Voluntary and Unpaid Donation of Blood and Blood Components now available in 22 languages     23-March-2011 Scientific committees Minutes of 13th Working Group on Health Effects of Artificial Light Meeting of 16 March 2011 Blood, tissues and organs COM(2011) - 2nd report on Voluntary and Unpaid Donation of Blood and Blood Components Medicinal products for human use Pharmaceuticals: the EU Register of Clinical Trials is launched Online     22-March-2011 Mental health Thematic Conference "Promoting Mental Health and Well-being at Workplaces", Berlin, 03-04 March 2011 Presentations available Blood, tissues and organs Meeting of Competent Authorities on Tissues and Cells, 6-7 December 2010 Summary report     17-March-2011 Scientific Committees SCCS - Draft Agenda for the 10th plenary meeting, Brussels, 22 March 2011     16-March-2011 Preparedness and response The European Union's response to the earthquake and the nuclear plant situation in Japan Press release     15-March-2011 Scientific committees SCHER - New opinion on Lead Standard in Drinking Water     14-March-2011 Dialogue and collaboration 2nd International Conference on Risk Assessment, Brussels, 26-28 January 2011 Presentations and report of the conference available     11-March-2011 Scientific committees SCHER - Minutes of 5th Working Group on Toxicity of Chemical Mixtures (TCM) Meeting of 24 January 2011 Scientific committees SCHER - Minutes of the Working Group on Risk Assessment Improvements Meeting of 12 January 2011     10-March-2011 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 6th Working Group on New Challenges for Risk Assessment Meeting of 23 February 2011 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Request for a scientific opinion on Health Effects of Artificial Light New deadline: 30 September 2011     09-March-2011 Alcohol 8th meeting of the Science Group of the European Alcohol and Health Forum, Brussels, 21 March 2011 Draft agenda     07-March-2011 Blood, tissues and organs Operational Manual for Competent Authorities on inspection of tissue and cell procurement and tissue establishments     04-March-2011 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 12th Working Group on Health Effects of Artificial Light Meeting of 25 February 2011 Preparedness and response Commission launches a Stakeholder consultation on health security in the European Union Deadline for submission of comments: 29 April 2011     03-March-2011 EU in the world Global Health Policy Forum, Brussels, 22 March 2011 Draft agenda available Health programme EU Health programme: 2011 Work plan and calls for proposals published Mental health EU Mental Health Pact Conference: Promotion of Mental Health and Well-being in Workplaces, 3-4 March, Berlin E-News     02-March-2011 Nanotechnology 4th annual nanotechnology Safety for Success Dialogue Workshop, 29-30 March 2011 - Weblinks added     01-March-2011 Scientific committees Outcome of the public consultation on the Scientific Basis for the Definition of the Term “Nanomaterial”     28-February-2011 Rare diseases Rare Diseases Day: Survey shows strong public support for European cooperation on rare diseases Press release Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 6th Working Group Meeting on Nanodefinitions 2 of 18-19 October 2010     25-February-2011 Health indicators ECHI - list of indicators - Select an indicator to access data and metadata via the Heidi data tool Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 11th Working Group on Health Effects of Artificial Light Meeting (teleconference) of 2 February 2011     24-February-2011 Mental health EU-compass - List of reports and studies on Mental Health in Workplace updated Antimicrobial resistance Report of the Stakeholder Consultation on the Transatlantic Task Force on antimicrobial resistance now available     23-February-2011 Rare diseases EUROPLAN (European Project for Rare Diseases National Plans Development) Final Conference, Roma, 24-25 February 2011 Programme available     22-February-2011 Nutrition and physical activity Plenary meeting of the EU platform for Diet, Physical Activity and Health, Brussels, 9 September 2010 Summary report available     21-February-2011 Mental health Thematic Conference "Promoting Mental Health and Well-being at Workplaces", Berlin, 03-04 March 2011 Background document and invited papers available     18-February-2011 EU in the world Global Health Policy Forum, Brussels, 16 February 2011 Presentations available     16-February-2011 Health workforce Working Group on the European Workforce for Health, Brussels, 07 February 2011 Presentations available Nutrition and physical activity Renewed Commitment of Stakeholders to Combat Overweight and Obesity-Related Health Issues E-News     14-February-2011 Mental health Add policy or good practice to the Mental Health Compass Database Word templates updated     11-February-2011 Mental health Thematic Conference "Promoting Mental Health and Well-being at Workplaces", Berlin, 03-04 March 2011 Draft of the Background document available     10-February-2011 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of the 11th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 24 November 2010 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 5th Working Group on New Challenges for Risk Assessment Meeting of 21 January 2011     09-February-2011 Nanotechnology 4th annual nanotechnology Safety for Success Dialogue Workshop, 29-30 March 2011 Programme available Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 10th Working Group on Health Effects of Artificial Light Meeting (teleconference) of 5 January 2011     08-February-2011 Patient safety Meeting of the Patient Safety & Quality of Care Working Group, Brussels, 26 January 2011 Presentations available     07-February-2011 Mental health European SMES Conference" Sharing and Participating: Promoting Dignified Life and Mental Health", Bucharest 16-18 March 2011 Scientific committees Newsletter of the European Commission Scientific Committees February 2011 edition available     04-February-2011 Scientific committees SCHER - Minutes of the 10th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 16 November 2010 Tobacco New key document: Dancing the tango - The experience and roles of the European Union in relation to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control     03-February-2011 Nutrition and physical activity Eleventh Plenary meeting of the High Level Group on Nutrition and Physical Activity, Brussels, 03 February 2011 Draft agenda available Major and chronic diseases Today, on the eve of World Cancer Day, the European Commission publishes the first edition of the European Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Colorectal Cancer Screening and Diagnosis     02-February-2011 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     31-January-2011 Communicable diseases First Steering Committee Meeting of the EpiSouth Plus Project, Luxembourg, 3 February 2011     28-January-2011 EU in the world Global Health Policy Forum, Brussels, 16 February 2011 Draft agenda available Medicinal products for human use Q&A: Registration of Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products     25-January-2011 Communicable diseases New seasonal Influenza 2011 website Tobacco Meeting with stakeholders on the study "Assessing the Impacts of Revising the Tobacco Products Directive" prepared by RAND Europe, Brussels, 19-20 October 2010 Summary records available Nanotechnology 4th annual nanotechnology Safety for Success Dialogue Workshop, Brussels, 29-30 March 2011 Register now!     24-January-2011 Nutrition and physical activity High Level Conference on monitoring and evaluation of EU and MS strategies on nutrition, overweight and obesity, Brussels, 8-9 December 2010 Speeches and pictures available     21-January-2011 Scientific committees SCCS - New requests for a scientific opinion on UV Filters Scientific committees SCCS - New request for a scientific opinion on Preservatives Scientific committees SCCS - New requests for a scientific opinion on Hair Dyes     20-January-2011 Medicinal products for human use Publication of the new pharmacovigilance legislation in the Official Journal     19-January-2011 Scientific committees Risk assessment training - New trainings added Health programme Calls for proposals 2011: workshop on Joint Actions (Luxemburg, 19-20 January 2011) Cross-border care Statement by John Dalli, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy on the EU Directive on Patients' Rights in Cross-border Healthcare     18-January-2011 Scientific committees Risk assessment training - New trainings added Scientific committees SCENIHR - Minutes of 4th Working Group on New Challenges for Risk Assessment Meeting of 16 December 2010     17-January-2011 Alcohol European Alcohol and Health Forum - Second Monitoring Progress Report available Mental health Thematic Conference "Promoting Mental Health and Well-being at Workplaces", Berlin, 03-04 March 2011 Draft programme available     14-January-2011 Communicable diseases Interactive presentation of national communication activities during H1N1     13-January-2011 Health Programme Commission Decision of 22 December 2010 amending Decision 2009/964/EU on the adoption of the Work plan for 2010 for the implementation of the second programme of Community action in the field of health (2008-2013)     12-January-2011 Scientific committees Risk assessment trainings - New training added: International Programme on Toxicology     11-January-2011 Scientific committees SCENIHR - Draft Agenda for the 12th plenary meeting, Brussels, 20 January 2011 Health programme List of National Focal Points for Health Programme updated     10-January-2011 Social determinants and health inequalities Meeting of the Expert Group on Social Determinants and Health Inequalities, Brussels, 12-13 October 2010 Meeting report available     06-January-2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on nitrosamines or chemicals which contain secondary amine groups which could give rise to nitrosamines Scientific committees SCCS - Request for a scientific opinion on NDELA in cosmetic products and nitrosamines in balloons     05-January-2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Opinion on Basic Orange 31, Colipa No B118 open for comments (Deadline: 4 February 2011) Scientific committees SCHER - Request for a scientific opinion on chemicals and the water framework directive: draft environmental quality standards Scientific committees SCHER - Draft Agenda for the 11th plenary meeting, Brussels, 11 January 2011     03-January-2011 Scientific committees SCCS - Members (CVs and Declarations) - Declarations of interests updated Scientific committees SCENIHR - Members (CVs and Declarations) - Declarations of interests updated     22-December-2010 Mental health Croatia signs Resolution aimed at improving treatment of autistic persons Scientific committees Minutes of 9th Working Group on Health Effects of Artificial Light Meeting of 15 December 2010 Scientific committees SCCS - Minutes of the 8th Plenary meeting, Brussels, 21 September 2010 Health strategy Experts Group on Health Information, Luxembourg, 22 November 2010     21-December-2010 Health strategy Health Information Committee, Luxembourg, 30 March 2010 Summary record and documents available Alcohol Seventh plenary meeting, Brussels, 18 November 2010     20-December-2010 Nanotechnology 4th Nano Safety for Success Dialogue: Assessing the science and issues at the science/regulation interface Pre-Announcement Scientific committees Public consultation on the SCCS pre-consultation opinion on the potential health risks posed by Chemical consumer products resembling food and/or having child-appealing properties Deadline for submission of comments: 11 February 2011     17-December-2010 Major and chronic diseases The initial meetings of the Steering Committee and of the Working Group on national cancer plans, Brussels, 8 December 2010 Mental health Thematic Conference under the European Pact for Mental Health and Well-being "Promoting Mental Health and Well-being at Workplaces", Berlin, 03-04 March 2011     16-December-2010 Scientific committees SCCS - 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