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EHPM 2024-2029 Manifesto: Together for healthy citizens and a prosperous economy in the EU
Ahead of the European Elections in June 2024, EHPM calls on the EU to recognise food supplements as important allies for European citizens’ health, and to promote policies that empower consumers, and enable the continued growth of the European food supplement sector in the next mandate.
Solarium sunbed safety under Commission scrutiny
Est. 6minThe use of solarium sunbeds in the EU has raised scientific concerns in Brussels, which is in the process of identifying its potential health risks.
Vitamin D deficiency increases risk of cardiovascular disease
Est. 4minA vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by 35%. This risk is particularly high in Northern Europe, which has relatively few sunlight hours. EURACTIV France reports.
EU to harmonise rules on vitamins added to food
Est. 1minThe Commission has proposed a new regulation establishing harmonised rules on the voluntary addition of vitamins, minerals and other substances to food products.