by EPHA | Feb 4, 2014 | Opinion
The World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF), an EPHA member organisation, has just published NOURISHING – an updated version of its Food Policy Framework for Healthy Diets. This publication places policies into three broad and interlinked domains: food... by EPHA | Jan 9, 2014 | Opinion
A new global campaign will bring together health experts and policy-makers to comprehensively address the current global epidemic of obesity and diabetes by reducing ‘unnecessarily high’ levels of sugar, in (mainly processed) food and beverage products, by... by EPHA | Dec 18, 2013 | Opinion
On 16 December 2013, the Agriculture Ministers of the EU formally adopted the four Basic Regulations for the reformed Common Agriculture Policy (CAP), as well as the Transition Rules for 2014. This follows on the approval of these Regulations by the European... by EPHA | Dec 13, 2013 | Opinion
After extensive consultation and a full risk assessment of aspartame – an artificial sweetener used in food and drinks – the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concludes it is “safe for human consumption at current levels of exposure”,... by EPHA | Dec 10, 2013 | Opinion
On 26 November of 2013 the Council adopted the first ever Council Recommendation in sport, notably on promoting health-enhancing physical activity across sectors (HEPA). It also adopted Council conclusions on the ‘Contribution of sport to the EU economy, and in... by EPHA | Dec 4, 2013 | Opinion
On 6 December 2013 the European Commission presented a report exploring the case for a local farming and direct sales labelling scheme. [REPORT FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL on the case for a local farming and direct sales labelling...
