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Healthy food for Europe's citizens
The European Union and food quality
 European
Commission
Manuscript completed in January 2000
2000 - 22 pp. - 16.2 x 22.9 cm
Catalogue number: PH-26-99-231-EN-C
Illustrated version :
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The quality of the food we eat has become one the biggest concerns for Europe's
citizens. This brochure explains the role of the European Union (EU) in maintaining the
highest standards of food safety and quality. The EU agricultural policy encourages
farmers to produce a large choice of quality foodstuff, including organic production.
European-wide legislation serves to keep food free of harmful substances and to keep
consumers well informed though the labels on the food. The EU Food and Veterinary Office
monitors whether safety rules are followed. Also the EU-activities related to new
technology and to the global trade rules have an impact on our daily food.
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