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Food labelling: clearer rules and tighter controls on claims

Published on 16-05-12

The European Commission has today approved a list of 222 scientifically proven claims about the health benefits of certain foods, for use on food labelling and advertising throughout the EU. This will help remove misleading claims from the market by the end of the year, ensuring strong protection for consumers.

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Food labelling: clearer rules and tighter controls on claims

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Road charging schemes should not discriminate against foreign drivers

Road charging schemes should not discriminate against foreign drivers

Published on 15-05-12

UK drivers crossing Europe must not be overcharged compared to local drivers under guidelines published by the European Commission on charging schemes for private cars. The Commission has already forced some member states to make changes to comply with EU rules.

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Enterprising Britain 2012

Enterprising Britain 2012

Published on 15-05-12

A nation-wide competition has been launched to find the most enterprising place in the UK.  Two Enterprising Britain winners will go on to represent the UK at the European Enterprise promotion awards in November.  The awards are organised by the European Commission to recognise European innovation and reward init...

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“Hair Hitlers” or simply employers and trade unions working together to improve health and safety for workers in the hairdressing sector?

Published on 12-04-2012

Recent press coverage on “EU’s high heel ban for salon staff” and “Barmy EU to ban stylist’s ring & heels” are misleading and reports of a new health and safety directive are untrue. What lies behind the “hair-raising” headlines is an own initiative by salon owners and hairdressers to help better protect the health and safety [...]

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