by EPHA | Jan 23, 2015 | Opinion
European Food Safety Authority’s re-evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA) exposure and toxicity levels concludes that BPA poses “No health risk to consumers of any age group” (including unborn children, infants and adolescents). The evaluation concerns toxicity... by EPHA | Dec 18, 2014 | Opinion
If the European Commission push with its plans – as outlined in its 2015 Work Programme – the EU regulation regarding the aid scheme for the supply of fruit and vegetables, bananas and milk in the educational establishments will likely to be put on hold or...
by EPHA | Dec 17, 2014 | Opinion
While experts highlight the health effects and economic costs of air pollution, the European Commission is planning to amend the air quality proposal which is likely to have significant benefits for health right across Europe. In considering modifications to the EU... 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...
