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Woman choosing cosmetics from a stand in a shop
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Cosmetics top the list of products posing a health risk

In 2023, cosmetics was the most frequent type of product notified as posing a health risk, according to Safety Gate, the European rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products. Last year marked the highest amount of alerts recorded since the system was launched in 2003.

Winter drinks
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Consumer information rules on ‘breakfast’ foodstuffs to be revised

Information for consumers on honey, fruit jams, fruit juices and dehydrated milk is set to be updated thanks to newly agreed EU rules. The current rules on the composition, labelling, and naming of these ‘breakfast’ foodstuffs will be revised to help us make more informed and healthier choices.

Water consuption 
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New rules for effective treatment and monitoring of urban wastewater

The European Parliament and the Council have struck a deal on new rules for the effective treatment and monitoring of urban wastewater. The rules will see new standards applied to micropollutants that will protect human health and lead to cleaner rivers, lakes, groundwater and seas in Europe.

Young people wearing the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) t-shirt
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€145 million to boost to European volunteering activities in 2024

The European Solidarity Corps will get new funding worth €145 million in 2024. Thanks to this money, young people across the EU and beyond will be able to volunteer in projects on social inclusion, the green and digital transitions, democratic participation and health.

Offshore energy - Portugal
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Commission adopts action plan to boost European wind power industry

The Commission has set out immediate actions to be taken to maintain a healthy and competitive wind energy supply chain. Speeding up the installation of wind power projects is just one action that is included in the plan that will help keep the EU on track for achieving climate neutrality by 2050.

Soil health
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Soil Deal for Europe: €90 million for 17 new projects to support healthy soils

The Commission will invest €90 million in 17 new research projects contributing to the EU Mission: ‘A Soil Deal for Europe'. These projects will work on restoring and protecting soil health for the sustainable production of healthy food, protecting biodiversity, and building climate resilience.

Alt Wetterade farm, Helmstorf, Germany
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Glyphosate: EU impact risk assessment finds no critical areas of concern

The European Food Safety Authority peer review of the risk assessment of glyphosate has identified no critical areas of concern regarding its impact on the health of humans, animals and the environment. It has however found a few data gaps which will be addressed soon.

Growth and jobs - Working together for Europe's future
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Air pollution: European Parliament pushes for tougher rules

Parliament’s Environment Committee wants to improve air quality in the EU to create a cleaner and healthier environment. Members of the European Parliament voted in favour of setting a stricter 2030 limit for several pollutants to ensure that air quality is not harmful to human health.

Woman looks into microscope in laboratory working on antimicrobial resistance
  • Press release

Health: EU steps up action to combat antimicrobial resistance

EU health ministers have adopted a recommendation to step up EU action to combat anti-microbial resistance in the fields of human health, animal health and the environment. The recommendation calls for the prudent use of antimicrobials, such as antibiotics, in EU countries.

Loving husband hugging wife in park, retired couple looking at sunset together
  • Press release

Commission launches new comprehensive approach to mental health

The Commission has announced a new comprehensive approach to mental health to help tackle rising mental health problems in the EU post-pandemic. The approach will focus on effective prevention, access to quality and affordable healthcare and treatment, and reintegration into society after recovery.

EU Digital COVID Certificate
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Commission and World Health Organization launch digital health partnership

The European Commission and WHO have launched a digital health partnership, which will see WHO build on the EU’s digital COVID-19 certification system to establish a global system of digital health certification. This will help protect citizens worldwide from ongoing and future health threats.

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Reforming the EU pharmaceutical strategy

The European Commission has proposed legislation that modernises the EU’s pharmaceutical sector, which will ensure better access to effective and affordable medicines for all. It is a crucial step on the way towards a healthier, more resilient, and more equal Europe.