MEPs want to ban animal-tested cosmetic products
On Thursday 23 May, the European Parliament's Environment Committee voted in favour of a recommendation,...
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Organic farming hit by German food scandal
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In Germany, about 100 organic farms are believed to have been feeding their chickens with...
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New food hygiene rules to protect local food traditions
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On 15 May 2002, the European Parliament approved the two Commission proposals on the "food...
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The EU Single Market - A Challenge for Public Health Policy?
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Final Agriculture and Food Round Table puts emphasis on quality food
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On 13 May 2002, Commissioners David Byrne for Health and Consumer Protection and Franz Fischler...
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MEPs adopt rules for selling financial services through phone and Internet
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On 14 May 2002, the European Parliament adopted, in second reading, on the Council common...
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Conciliation agreement on new EU public health programme
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On 8 May 2002, the conciliation committee of the European Parliament and the Council agreed...
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American study shows one fourth of organic foods contain pesticides
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A study of government data by the US Consumers Union found that pesticides residues, including...
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G10 Medicines Group presents report in public forum
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On 7 May, the G10 Medicines Group met to formally hand over its report to...
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Commission to adopt new Consumer Policy Strategy
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On Tuesday 7 May, the Commission will adopt its new five-year consumer policy strategy (2002-2006)....
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