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03 Mar 2025
Some persistent organic pollutants linked to higher risk of Multiple Sclerosis
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are chemicals found among others in paint, printing inks, lubricants, and pesticides. They are present in the environment and can turn into hydrox...
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25 Feb 2025
A platform is launched in France to inform the public and call for action on the exposure to pesticides
An interactive platform launched by 4 NGOs and two private companies is now online to inform the public and demand measures against pesticide exposure in France
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21 Feb 2025
France bans PFAS in cosmetics and consumer textiles
France passed a law on Thursday banning the use of so-called of PFAS or “forever chemicals” in cosmetics and clothing. These chemicals are highly toxic, very persistent...
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20 Feb 2025
The European Commission publishes its Vision for Agriculture and Food
On 19 February, the European Commission published its long-term “vision” for the EU agriculture and food policy laid out by Commissioner Christophe Hansen. SAFE welcomes the ta...
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12 Feb 2025
Sugary drinks early in life impact lifelong health
A study published in Nutrition Reviews by an international team of experts explores the relationship between early dietary habits and long-term health outcomes. It focuse...
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11 Feb 2025
Petition to ban aspartame hits 230,000 signatures
Aspartame (E951) is an additive used by the food industry as a sweetener in foods and drinks, to replace sugar. It is often falsely claimed to have a lower or neutral impact on obe...
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07 Feb 2025
Ban Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons now
Susan Wilkinson, Unsplash French NGO Foodwatch has launched a petition to improve EU legislation on Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH), a type of chemicals derived from petro...
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04 Feb 2025
Swiss farmers take their government to court over climate change
Farmers are increasingly concerned about climate change. In Switzerland, a group of farmers has filed a lawsuit against the government for failing to take effective measures to pro...
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03 Feb 2025
Commission publishes Country Cancer Profiles ahead of World Cancer Day
Today, ahead of World Cancer Day, the European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released the Country Cancer Profiles for all EU memb...
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30 Jan 2025
Environmental concerns over simplifying green compliance rules
Ahead of her re-election, European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen promised to reduce reporting requirements by at least 25%, in the first half of 2025, in her bid to red...
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24 Jan 2025
The Prevent Waste Coalition has surveyed EU member states for their views on binding food waste targets
40% of food is wasted worldwide, causing 8-10% of all emissions and wasting the production of 28% of agricultural land. In 2021, the EU wasted 58.4 million tonnes of food, with a c...
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20 Jan 2025
UPF regulation too weak on systemic policies, Australian study highlights
A study by three Australian universities has found that regulation on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) broadly places responsibility on consumers rather than the food industry, worldwi...
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