Public Health

EU consumers to benefit from better labeling

New food labeling rules have come into effect that will ensure consumers receive clearer, more comprehensive and accurate information on food content. The key changes in labeling include: Improved legibility of information (minimum font size for mandatory information); Mandatory allergen information for non-prepacked food, including in restaurants and cafes; Mandatory origin information for fresh meat […]

EU consumers to benefit from better labeling Read More »

Public Health in the EU: state-of-play and key policy challenges

A number of developments are changing the public health landscape in Europe. These include demographic changes and the impact of the economic crisis on health budgets, particularly those related to prevention and health promotion. While EU public health policy complements national policies, it encourages cooperation across countries and facilitates coordination. Particularly, EU public health policy generates economies

Public Health in the EU: state-of-play and key policy challenges Read More »

Cross Border Association of Public Health and Social Medicine

2009 – 2010 This project focused on establishing a cross border Association of Public Health and Social Medicine with colleagues in Kent and Medway and the Somme in France. The cross border Association shared and compared ways of addressing health threats/ challenges, perceptions, community practices and responses to specific health issues – especially in the prevention of long term

Cross Border Association of Public Health and Social Medicine Read More »

Scroll to Top