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February - 2005 Edition Mental illness is Europe's unseen killer, says Commissioner Kyprianou Markos Kyprianou urges food industry to combat obesity The new European healthcare agenda EU confirms the first case of BSE in a goat New EU guidelines to facilitate food law implementation Commission President sets agenda for the coming years January - 2005 Edition EU establishes research platform on animal health EU agrees to harmonise pesticide residues limits EU supports battle against disease in Tsunami hit regions Hungarian named Director of new EU health agency G7 calls for common action against two major health threats - bioterrorism and avian flu New guidelines on dangerous products Forum launched to support EU contract law initiative December 2004, Edition Commissioner Kyprianou sets out his priorities for the coming five years EU sets stricter rules for animal transport EU protects consumers against rogue traders Young Europeans face an increased HIV/AIDS risk November 2004, Edition EU unveils picture warnings to put off cigarette smokers Governments meet to update global infectious disease control rules EU mandates experts to test French goat for BSE risk EU dispels consumers concerns after Dutch dioxin contamination EU allocates 188 million euro to fight animal diseases in 2005 Learn how to assert your consumer rights! October 2004, Special Edition - Commissioner David Byrne Five years of progress Achievements in Public Health Achievements in Food Safety Achievements in Consumer Affairs October 2004, Edition EU and neighbouring countries pledge common action against HIV/AIDS A new agency to respond to health threats has been launched in Stockholm EU wants to promote good mental health among young people EU-Russia trade in animal products continues without disruption Where next for consumer policy? Consumer associations invited to workshop on product safety monitoring September 2004, Edition Good health for all - the future of health in Europe EU acts to tackle obesity EU promotes consumer rights in the new Member States Stakeholders invited to join EU contract law network Markos Kyprianou proposed as next Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection July 2004, Edition Business and consumers work to ensure safe products on the market EU confronts the threat of an AIDS epidemic in Europe Europe acts to protect children's health Byrne calls on the EU to make good health for all a reality EU signs a revised Convention on animal transport Enjoy your holidays - and know your rights! June 2004, Edition Football players at EURO 2004 say �no� to smoking EU works to reduce diseases caused by a polluted environment On holiday with our pets EU bans pressure selling Keep infectious animal diseases out of the EU ! May 2004, Edition EU food trade with developing countries - a win-win situation EU strengthens rules on hygiene and food and feed control EU approves import of canned GM-sweet corn Europe embraces e-Health EU creates network of national consumer watchdogs April 2004, Edition EU newcomers comply with food safety standards The British have the most trust in food New International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources New EU rules on GM food in force e-confidence policy crucial EU helps patients to use healthcare across borders Byrne and Telicka to attend Open Health Forum March 2004, Edition Byrne calls for worldwide animal welfare standards Parliament votes to improve food and feed controls AIDS conference in Dublin EU sets common quality and safety standards for human tissues and cells "Feel free to say no" anti-smoking campaign hits the road again March 2004, Special Edition on Risk Perception Irrational fears or legitimate concerns? Getting risk in perspective Independent food safety agencies – a major component of governance Can a positive message make headlines? Different cultures, different perception of risk There is no zero risk society Perception of risk – socio-psychological model February 2004, Edition European Commission fights against Avian Influenza European Parliament backs new health agency European Commission backs GM sweetcorn Food for thought - EU and US consumers debate diet and health Dangerous products in the spotlight Czech Commissioner to work with Byrne January 2004, Edition Commission priorities for 2004 Irish presidency priorities Safety first - new rules for products EU acts against avian influenza New Director-General for Health and Consumer Protection December 2003, Edition EU ministers back a series of Commission initiatives Facilitating cross-border healthcare Travelling with pets The European Commission proposes "intelligent" packaging David Byrne, Renate K�nast and Miguel Arias Ca�ete open EU conference on risk perception November 2003, Edition New Member States must focus on food safety New borders of the European Union EU Regulations on animal by-products, BSE and other TSEs Abattoirs and food processing plants Pesticide residues and residues of veterinary medicines in food Myths and misunderstanding about food, drink and EU enlargement October 2003, Edition July 2003, Edition July 2003, Special Edition on Unfair Commercial Practices June 2003, Edition May 2003, Edition April 2003, Special edition on GMOs February 2003, Edition 2/03 January 2003, Edition 1/03 December 2002, Edition 10/02   November 2002, Edition 9/02 October 2002, Edition 8/02 September 2002, Edition 7/02 August 2002, Edition 6/02 July 2002, Edition 5/02 June 2002, Edition 4/02 April 2002, Edition 3/02 February 2002, Edition 2/02 January 2002, Edition 1/02 - EFSA Special December 2001, Number 5 November 2001, Number 4 October 2001, Number 3 September 2001, Special edition 1 July 2001, Number 2 June 2001, Number 1