"Health and Food Safety e-News" Newsletter Issues

Cross-border healthcare Directive: proven to clarify and guarantee patients' rights (20/09/2018)

Portugal to also benefit from EU-US mutual recognition agreement for inspections (20/09/2018)

Fight against food fraud: 45 tons of illegally treated tuna seized in Spain (13/08/2018)

Investigators found that frozen tuna only suitable for canning had been illegally treated with substances that enhance the colour and then placed on the market as fresh fish. The investigation was coordinated by EUROPOL under the OPSON VII operation, in collaboration with the European Commission and other Member States.

Avian influenza: Commission strengthens preparedness with new biosecurity rules for poultry farms at risk (10/08/2018)

Commission Staff Working Document on Combatting HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis: sustained effort needed to meet 2030 goals (20/07/2018)

Study on cross-border healthcare: Empowering NCPs to help patients exercise their rights (19/07/2018)

22nd International AIDS Conference: Commission to present EU action (17/07/2018)

EU and Japan reinforce their collaboration on inspections of medicine manufacturers (17/07/2018)

Commission establishes Steering Group on Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases (17/07/2018)

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs): SCHEER publishes opinion on potential risks to human health (10/07/2018)