Hard road for EU health reforms
20th Dec 2007
It may sound like a brave new world for healthcare in the EU, but the latest blueprint is bound to face substantial changes before it is agreed by governments.
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Health claims on food products often not used correctly
5th Dec 2007 by Cor Groenveld
Research from the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority in the Netherlands showed that many food products do not meet the EU regulations towards health claims on food products. The Authorities analysed 79 products and found 44 non compliances on 22 products against the regulations. The new EU Directive 1924/2006 towards claims is effective since July 2007 and it also covers health claims.
Fake food and drink on the rise
30th Oct 2007 by Alex Briggs
Counterfeiting costs the food and drinks industry an estimated $75 million, not to mention the damage to brand reputation and consumer confidence. With an increase between 2003 and 2005 of 250% in the volume of counterfeited food and drink items, there is a clear need for collaboration between industries and governments to fight the problem.
OHSAS 18001
20th Aug 2007
The standard which provides a systematic approach to identifying hazards, and then either eliminating the hazards or reducing their risks.
Private equity goes good
16th Jan 2007
The Times reports that group of private-equity firms across Europe have come together to start a charitable organisation with £5m in start-up funds.
Organic is no more healthy
20th Sep 2006
The traditional association between organic foods and health is being steadily eroded, and replaced, with greater consumer association with the environmental benefits.
When Health and Safety really matters…
18th Sep 2006 by Tim Kitchin
Jenny McCartney of the UK’s Daily Telegraph has drawn attention to the chasm emerging between ‘trivial’ health and safety concerns, and the ‘profound’ safety issues prevailing in developing countries, or when individuals are effectively compelled to take inappropriate risks.
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