by EPHA | Jun 16, 2010 | News Release
In its June plenary session, the European Parliament voted against including traffic lights in food labelling legislation. In line with consumer research, traffic lights have been supported by the public health community as a means to help consumers make health...
by EPHA | Mar 24, 2010 | News Release
On 4 March 2010, the Polish Lower Chamber (Sejm) voted for the liberalisation of the tobacco control legislation, rejecting the proposal of its Health Committee to introduce a total smoking ban in all enclosed public places. This move falls far short of protecting...
by EPHA | Mar 16, 2010 | News Release
Following the vote on Food Information to Consumers in the EP ENVI Committee, EPHA is disappointed that MEPs did not give due consideration to public health arguments on food labeling. EPHA has long been advocating for a traffic light system on food labeling, in line...
by EPHA | Mar 2, 2010 | News Release
The Polish Sejm announced on 15 February 2010 that a vote will be held to increase the protection of public health from the consequences of tobacco use and tobacco products. This move, which if approved would protect Polish citizens from the harmful effects of passive...
