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Safer shopping: European Consumer Centres help 71,000 EU shoppers in 2010 In 2010, the network of European Consumer Centres provided help and advice to cross-border EU shoppers in over 71,000 cases, up by 15% compared to 2009. ECC-Net 2010 annual report |
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Consumers: A genuine internal market of safe products – Safety at source a key objective. Whether a baby-stroller or a new pair of shoes, we all like to be sure that the products we buy in the EU are safe. Happily, fewer dangerous products are reaching the EU market since such products are now identified and removed more readily. See the latest report from the EU's rapid alert system for (non-food) dangerous products (RAPEX). If you are also curious about how safe your sports helmet is - see also the results of the recent investigation. Press Release | Q&A | Rapex Report 
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The 3rd European Consumer Summit "EU consumer policy: the way ahead" will take place on 11-12 April 2011.
Stakeholders' discussions will inform the new Strategy after 2013. On the occasion, Commissioner Dalli will
announce the results of the Eurobarometer Consumer Empowerment Survey.
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On 30 March 2011 the Commission adopted a modification of the structure of its Directorate General for Health & Consumers. The new organigramme will come into effect on 16 May 2011. |
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Cheaper, faster, easier ways to settle disputes without going to court The Commission continues its work on alternative dispute resolution schemes for consumers aiming at easier, faster and cheaper out-of-court resolution of disputes between a consumer and a trader. On 16 March, Commissioner Dalli attends a summit on "Alternative dispute resolution for consumers in the internal market" hosted by the European Parliament's Committee for Internal Market and Consumers with participants from across the EU. Follow the meeting here at 15.00 |
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Commission Report on Voluntary and Unpaid Donation of Tissues and Cells
The report shows that nearly all EU countries provide for citizens to donate their tissues and cells voluntarily and without pay. Read more... |
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Ex smokers are unstoppable! The new anti-tobacco campaign funded by the European Commission "Ex-smokers are unstoppable" is the slogan of the new EU-wide campaign launched by Commissioner John Dalli. Over the next 3 years, it will focus on the positive effects of stopping smoking with a mix of advertising, social media, events and practical tools to reach smokers and help them quit. Read more... |
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EU fights fake medicines Video on the risks of fake medicines and the range of EU actions to ensure the highest level of health for citizens. |
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European Week Against Cancer: A joint commitment to prevent cancer 25-31 May 2011 This year's European Week Against Cancer will focus on healthy living. It is launched under the leadership of the Association of European Cancer Leagues as an activity of the European Partnership for Action Against Cancer. Read more... |
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Digital Agenda: Kroes and Dalli welcome Council Presidency eHealth Declaration on delivering better health care A Hungarian Presidency Declaration urging Member States to deploy eHealth services to the benefit of patients, healthcare workers and national healthcare systems has been welcomed by European Commission Vice-President for the Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes and Health Commissioner John Dalli. Read more... |
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The Commission adopted today a draft regulation to strengthen rules on foods for vulnerable population groups e.g. infants and children up to 3 years old, and people with medical conditions e.g. cancer patients, people with metabolism disorders, etc. The proposal maintains current compositional and labelling rules for infant and follow-on formulae, processed cereal-based foods and other baby foods and foods for special medical purposes. It replaces the current 3 lists with a single EU list of substances that can be added to these foods, including minerals and vitamins. It will now be submitted to the European Parliament and the Council. Read more... |
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On 22 May Germany informed the European Commission of a significant increase in the number of patients with hemolytic uremic sysndrome (HUS) and bloody diarrhea caused by enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC). Investigations have now concluded that a Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli bacteria is responsible for this outbreak. A number of people with STEC developed the haemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious form of the disease. More information about this outbreak can be found here. |
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On 30 March 2011 the Commission adopted a modification of the structure of its Directorate General for Health & Consumers. The new organigramme will come into effect on 16 May 2011. |
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Public consultation on Medicated Feed DG Health & Consumers is launching a stakeholder consultation "Smart Regulation of Medicated Feed - how to safeguard public and animal health while increasing the competitiveness of EU's livestock sector" from 31 March - 30 May 2011. Read more ... |
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"Disappointing outcome" on novel food On March 29, Commissioner Dalli announced that the institutions failed to agree on the revision of the Novel Food Regulation. Expressing his disappointment, he said that he will assess the next steps for the novel food Regulation and the follow-up to the Commission report on Cloning in food production. Read John Dalli's statement. |
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Over 350 people from 300 organisations, companies and countries took part in the conference on "Crisis Management in the Food Chain", 19-20 May in Brussels. Subjects ranged from the dangers of modelling, the EU response to avian flu, animal welfare in times of crisis, how the UK has moved on since FMD in 2001, capacity-building in developing countries to what we have got wrong/right in the media. Read more... |
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On 30 March 2011 the Commission adopted a modification of the structure of its Directorate General for Health & Consumers. The new organigramme will come into effect on 16 May 2011. |
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International Green Week opened in Berlin on 21 January 2011 At the opening ceremony of International Green Week, Germany's Agriculture Minister Ilse Aigner, Director General for Health & Consumers Paola Testori Coggi and Bernard Vallat, Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) cut a cake to mark the World Veterinary Year. The dioxin situation in Germany was a central topic. Paola T. Coggi pointed out that the discovery of the dioxin contamination shows that the system works. A joint stand of DG Health & Consumers and OIE highlights the role of vets in ensuring animal health and food safety. Commissioner Dalli will inaugurate the World Veterinary Year in Versailles today. Read more... |
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One Year To Celebrate The Veterinary Profession This year marks the 250th birthday of the veterinary profession. The European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumer Policy (DG SANCO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) join forces to organise a series of events to celebrate the anniversary and highlight the diverse role of veterinarians across the world. Their partnership begins with the dissemination of six video clips promoting the profession to the public. |
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Commission adopts measures after FMD case in Bulgaria The European Commission adopted urgent protection measures after a wild boar, which was shot by hunters at the end of 2010 in Bulgaria, tested positive to Food and Mouth Disease (FMD). The Commission's decision, adopted on January 6, aims to reinforce control measures for FMD already taken by the competent Bulgarian authorities. Read more | Press Release |
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On 30 March 2011 the Commission adopted a modification of the structure of its Directorate General for Health & Consumers. The new organigramme will come into effect on 16 May 2011. |
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The Commisssion and the Mediterranean Member States discussed control and eradication of red palm weevil A strategy to control and eradicate the red palm weevil, an insect which attacks palm trees, was discussed by experts from all affected Member States and the Commission during a conference in Valencia, Spain on 5 and 6 May 2010. |
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