Stronger EU cooperation leads to higher consumer safety2013-05-16
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 May 2013 In 2012, a total of 2,278 measures against dangerous non-food products, were taken by Member States and reported in the EU Rapid Information system (RAPEX). This indicates a 26% rise in alerts when compared to 2011 figures, an increase that could be...

Questions and answers - RAPEX in 20122013-05-16
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 16 May 2013 1. What is RAPEX? RAPEX is a European rapid alert system for dangerous products. It ensures that information about dangerous products withdrawn from the market and/or recalled from consumers anywhere in Europe is quickly circulated between Member States and the European Commission, so...

European Patients' Rights Day: 10 benefits the EU brings to patients2013-05-15
Description:Commission MEMO Brussels, 15 May 2013 European A high level of health protection; the right to benefit from medical treatment; access to healthcare - preventive, diagnostic and curative treatment regardless of financial means, gender or nationality.

Smarter rules for safer food: Commission proposes landmark package to modernise, simplify and strengthen the agri-food chain in Europe2013-05-06
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 6 May 2013 The European Commission has today adopted a package of measures to strengthen the enforcement of health and safety standards for the whole agri-food chain. Food safety is essential to ensure consumers' confidence and sustainability of food production.

Speaking points of Commissioner Borg on the Animal & Plant Health Package2013-05-06
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 6 May 2013 Good morning ladies and gentlemen, "Smarter rules for safer food"! This is how I can best summarize the important package of measures adopted today by the Commission to reform Europe's agri-food chain. We have to be proud of the system in place.

Smarter rules for safer food: Commission proposes landmark package to modernise, simplify and strengthen the agri-food chain in Europe2013-05-06
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 6 May 2013 1) What is "from farm-to-fork" policy? The EU "from farm-to-fork" policy covers legislation to protect health by ensuring that the food we produce and import that ends up on our plates is safe to eat.

Bees & Pesticides: Commission to proceed with plan to better protect bees2013-04-29
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 April 2013 Today, EU Member States did not reach a qualified majority – either in favour or against - in the Appeal Committee1 which discussed a Commission proposal to restrict the use of 3 neonicotinoid insecticides.

Animal Welfare: Commission refers Greece and Italy to Court for failure to enforce ban on cages for laying hens2013-04-25
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 April 2013 Today, the European Commission decided to take Greece and Italy to the Court of Justice of the European Union over the failure to correctly implement Directive 1999/74/EC banning "un-enriched cages" (battery cages).

Mr Neven Mimica named as Commissioner-designate for consumer protection2013-04-25
Description:European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 April 2013 Mr Neven Mimica has today been named by Croatia as Commissioner-designate. President Barroso has met with Mr Mimica and has confirmed his agreement for Mr Mimica's candidacy.

April infringements package: main decisions2013-04-25
Description:European Commission MEMO Brussels, 25 April 2013 April April CLIMATE ACTION DIGITAL AGENDA EMPLOYMENT ENERGY ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE TRANSPORT HEALTH & CONSUMER POLICY TAXATION & CUSTOMS UNION BE 1 CY 1 1 DE 1 1 DK 1 EE 1 EL 1 1 ES 1 1 1 HU 1 IE 1 IT...