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Consumer group finds decline in EU food safety controls, funding

By Joe Whitworth on October 24, 2019

There is a declining trend in food controls and the resources allocated to them across Europe, according to a consumer group.

The European Consumer Organization (BEUC) analyzed reports submitted by 12 member states on official…
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Incoming EU health chief sets out priorities

By News Desk on October 6, 2019

The incoming European health commissioner has set out her priorities including food safety, fraud and antimicrobial resistance.

Stella Kyriakides, candidate for the health post, was questioned by Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) this past…
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Europe ready for food safety impact of no deal Brexit

By Joe Whitworth on April 5, 2019

The European Commission has said it is prepared for the impact a no deal scenario in the Brexit negotiations would have on food safety.

The United Kingdom held a referendum in June 2016 and voted…
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EU health chief urges international food safety cooperation

By Joe Whitworth on November 17, 2018

Europe is committed to working with China to ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality, according to the EU health commissioner.

Vytenis Andriukaitis made the comments at the Ecological Agriculture and Food Safety…
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Increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria blamed on use

By News Desk on August 2, 2017

Three European agencies concerned about the impact antibiotic use on the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria are reporting new data on antibiotic consumption and antibiotic resistance across the continent.

The new report comes from the European…
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EU food safety commissioner says science must prevail

By Vytenis Andriukaitis on October 27, 2016

author mug Vytenis AndriukaitisEditor’s note: These are the prepared remarks delivered by Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety 2014-2019, this past week. Many of the challenges and actions he describes mirror situations in the U.S. …
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