This study by the Food Chain Evaluation Consortium (FCEC) for DG SANCO under the leadership of Agra CEAS Consulting aims to provide evidence for the Commission to draft a report on the mandatory indication of country of origin, or place of provenance, of unprocessed foods, single ingredient...

Within the European Union (EU), there are approximately 9.1 million farmers, many of whom operate relatively small to medium-sized family farms independently. A significant proportion, around 72%, manage less than 10 hectares of land. This often poses challenges for farmers in terms of...

This overview report describes how controls on food sold over the Internet have been integrated in Member State's official control systems. All Member States visited recognised the necessity to enhance their controls related to the online sales of food and took steps to adapt their traditional...

This report presents an overview of the information gathered during a series of fact-finding visits carried out in four Member States in 2017 and is part of a wider Commission initiative to evaluate and review surveillance for avian influenza viruses and the measures to prevent their...

Childhood and adolescence are periods of development when establishing healthful diet and lifestyle habits is essential. A look at the current prevalence rates of overweight (approx. 15%) and obesity (approx. 5%) among children and youths in the EU shows an urgent need for improvement....

Training is considered to be an important tool to promote a harmonised approach to food safety rules and compliance with EU food law. The Better Training for Safer Food (BTSF) programme was established in 2005 to provide training for EU and non-EU officials on EU food law. The programme aims to...

Childhood and adolescence are periods of development when establishing healthful diet and lifestyle habits is essential. A look at the current prevalence rates of overweight (approx. 15%) and obesity (approx. 5%) among children and youths in the EU shows an urgent need for improvement....

Childhood and adolescence are periods of development when establishing healthful diet and lifestyle habits is essential. A look at the current prevalence rates of overweight (approx. 15%) and obesity (approx. 5%) among children and youths in the EU shows an urgent need for improvement....

The Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and to the Council (after having consulted the European Food Safety Authority) on the necessity, if any, of provisions for food intended for sportspeople. This report is required by Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the...