EU Food Safety - #EUFarm2Fork @Food_EU@respublicae.eu
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RT @EFSA_EU: #Antibiotics misuse in human and veterinary medicine can lead to #AntimicrobialResistance, which happens when bacteria or viruses develop a resistance to the drugs we use to treat them.
Learn more about #AMR and how it's linked to #FoodSafety.
https://ow.ly/5STi50JPtiK
RT @EFSA_EU: Allergic reactions can be mild: an itch, a rash. But they can also be severe.
That's why it's essential to clearly label allergens on food!
Find out about the 14 designated allergens - and how the EU protects consumers from them.
https://campaigns.efsa.europa.eu/EUChooseSafeFood/#/topic/eu/allergens
In the EU 20% of the total food produced is lost or wasted.
We need #EUFarm2Fork & your support to halve our food waste by 2030!
Therefore we are giving out grants to help avoid food waste in hospitals, restaurants, canteens etc. Apply now! ⬇
#FoodWasteEU
RT @EU_HaDEA: In the EU, around 88M tonnes of #foodwaste are generated annually🍎
A🆕call has been launched to help stakeholders to take action against food waste!
Budget: €2.250.0…
#ThrowbackThursday
2⃣ weeks ago we took one further step to reduce the use & risk of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030.
To protect the health of our consumers, farmers & environment.🐝🌾
For a food system that is sustainable & fit for the future.
#EUFarm2Fork #EUGreenDeal
RT @EU_Commission: 🚨 We need to urgently change course on how we use pesticides.
🆕Our rules will set legally binding EU-level targets to reduce by 50% the use and risk of pesticides and the use of the more hazardous pesticides by 2030.
👇Our #EUDataCrunch spotlights these strong rules.
📣 Let's hear your view on #NGTs!
New Genomic Techniques can help to make agri-food systems more sustainable
Safety of consumers is paramount & we call for an open dialogue on the possible future use of biotechnologies
#EUHaveYourSay by 22 July⬇️
RT @animalhealthEU: The European Commission has launched an EU enforcement action to tackle the illegal trade of #pets.
➡️This action aims to protect companion #AnimalHealth & public health by detecting irregularities/falsification of official docs.
RT @EUgreenresearch: Viruses can play an essential role in many #ecosystems. They can also be used in #agriculture to protect crops
#H2020 project #ViroPLANT examined the potential of🆕biocontrol agents based on viruses that attack:
🦠bacteria
🍄fungi
🐞& insect pests
🔗https://cordis.europa.eu/article/id/435787-applying-viruses-to-limit-crop-disease
1 year, 124 signatories 🎂
Today, the #EUCodeOfConduct on Responsible Food Business & Marketing Practices celebrates its 1st anniversary
With it, major food business actors show commitment to a shift to a sustainable food system
Learn more on their progress ⬇
Illegal trade of pets🐶is a growing concern in the EU
Commission & Member States will cooperate in the coming months via a coordinated control action to tackle:
🛑falsification of official documents
🛑animal trade disguised as non-commercial movement
Do you care how your food is produced?
Making food systems sustainable is crucial to counter global trends on climate, biodiversity loss & unhealthy diets
#EUHaveYourSay on the Sustainable Food System Framework (SFSF) initiative by 21 July ⬇
RT @SKyriakidesEU: As @Europe2022FR comes to an end, I would like to congratulate 🇫🇷 on a successful Presidency and thank them for the support and cooperation.
We took key steps in building our #HealthUnion and delivering on #EUFarm2Fork.
I look forward to continuing this work with @EU2022_CZ.
RT @EU_Commission: Evropa jako úkol.
Europe as a Task: rethink, rebuild, repower.
Czech Republic is taking over the Presidency of the Council of the EU under this motto. 🇨🇿🇪🇺
We will work together with Czech Republic for a more prosperous and secure Europe.
More ⮕ @EU2022_CZ
Sharing of information between Member States and the Commission is crucial to ensure #EUFoodSafety
Today, we are publishing the 2021 report of the Alert and Cooperation Network, showing the highest number of exchanges ever recorded!
RT @EMA_News: EMA and @EFSA_EU published today a report on the development of a harmonised approach to estimate EU citizen exposure to residues of #VeterinaryMedicines, feed additives and #pesticides in food from animal.
📢📅 You can send comments before 31 August 2022. Have your say!
RT @SKyriakidesEU: Important exchange with @EP_Environment on our proposal for sustainable pesticide use.
With your support, we will protect our consumers and planet, fully support 🇪🇺 farmers financially and provide safe alternatives to pesticides that will make our food systems more sustainable.
🔴Live now - tune in for the #EU4AnimalWelfare Platform meeting!📺
RT @Food_EU: Care about #AnimalWelfare?
Join us for the #EU4AnimalWelfare Platform meeting!
With updates on:
🐷 EU Animal Welfare legislation (public consultation)
👆 Indicators for animal welfare at farm level
🙇♀️ Recent actions of the 6 subgroups
RT @EP_Environment: Today’s @EP_Environment meeting is starting soon.
Follow live from 09.15 CEST👇
https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/envi-committee-meeting_20220630-0900-COMMITTEE-ENVI_vd
Last week we took one further step to reduce the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030.
With this proposal we will protect the health of our consumers, farmers & environment.🐝🌾
For a food system that is sustainable & fit for the future.
RT @SKyriakidesEU: Delighted to address @Act4AnimalsEU Annual Conference.
Stronger 🇪🇺 animal welfare rules are a central commitment of #EUFarm2Fork.
Delivering them is key to living up to the Union’s ethical values on the treatment of animals, and delivering on our citizens’ expectations.
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