by EPHA | Oct 31, 2014 | Opinion
Several recent studies on the ‘traffic light system’ of food labelling show that this visual packaging warning on food products significantly affects the consumer’s choice in favour of healthier foods. Most importantly, traffic light labelling increases... by EPHA | Oct 31, 2014 | Opinion
In light of the ongoing discussions around the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the recently presented proposal document of the UN Open Working Group, EPHA joined an advocacy initiative of Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) and the European... by EPHA | Oct 31, 2014 | Opinion
On 5 September 2014, following the EPHA Annual Conference, the seminar on Scotland’s innovative Alcohol Policies successfully brought together representatives from Scottish health professionals with around 80 European colleagues and industry representatives to discuss... by European Public Health Alliance | Oct 23, 2014 | Opinion
The European Parliament Committee on Gender Equality (FEMM Committee) has started making post-2015 plans for a new gender equality strategy. Debating a report written by MEP Maria Noichl, S&D, DE on how to improve equality after 2015, the new strategy comes in...
by EPHA | Oct 23, 2014 | Opinion
Health Commissioner Tonio Borg announced at the EPHA Annual Conference on 4 September 2014, that the European Commission has issued a report on the health status of the Roma population in Europe. The report concludes that Roma in Europe suffer a greater exposure to... by EPHA | Sep 27, 2014 | Opinion
“All children deserve an environment that supports the formation of healthy dietary and lifestyle habits for optimal growth and long-term well being”. All EU countries have now set rules for healthy eating habits in schools, including measures to restrict or...
