MEPs to ask EFSA to reconsider opinion on aspartame
ALDE MEPs Corinne Lepage (CAP 21, France) , Vice-Chair of the Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, Antonyia Parvanova (NMSP, Bulgaria) and Giommaria Uggias (Italia dei Valori, Italy), have drafted a question...
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H1N1: Verification of conflicts of interest blocked by two big groups in EP
Today the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee adopted a report on the management of the H1N1 flu crisis. MEPs are asking the Commission to find a common definition for 'conflicts of interests', to clarify the...
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Europe should step up research and funding to combat suffering from Alzheimer´s
The European Parliament adopted today a report on a "European initiative on Alzheimer´s disease and other dementias" which calls for concerted action not only in promoting awareness but also the need for public policies and...
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Liberals back case for stronger cross-border patients' rights
Patients will now be able to receive necessary medical treatment in a European country other than their own. The European Parliament adopted today its second reading recommendation on the proposal for a Directive on Patient's...
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The legal trade of tropical wood must not lead to increased deforestation
The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe welcomes today's vote in the Strasbourg plenary session of the European Parliament. The vote adopted a resolution urging the European Commission to better supervise the...
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MEPs call for better consumer and farmer protection in wake of German dioxin scandal
MEPs have called on the EU Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy, John Dalli, to fully investigate the German dioxin scandal, look into improved traceability and quality controls of animal feed and processed food and...
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European Parliament to debate EU dioxin scare
Following an initiative from the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats this week, Parliament's group leaders approved this morning an addition to the agenda next week in Strasbourg to allow for a debate with the European Commission...
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Food for thought on GMO debate
The evaluation of the risks of GMOs for health and the environment has been the key controversy in the GMO debate in Europe. The work of European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) GMO panel, has been criticised by Member States...
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KRAHMER: More Safety for Europe’s Patients
In the European Union there is a recognizable increase of Falsified Medicines. Tomorrow, the Council is expected to formally adopt a directive on Falsified Medicines, based on a text agreed following negotiations with the...
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EP calls for more action ahead of Cancún climate talks
The European Parliament adopted today a Resolution which calls for more concerted action in climate aid commitments in the upcoming international talks in Cancun, Mexico (29 November - 10 December).
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