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Press Releases

2004
22-06-2004	Outcome of Agriculture/Fisheries Council of June 2004 - Beef labelling

2003
10-11-2003	Commission proposes common rules for adding vitamins and minerals to foods
10-11-2003	Proposal for EU rules about adding vitamins and minerals to foods - frequently asked questions
01-10-2003	The proposed Regulation on health & nutrition claims: Myths & Misunderstandings
29-09-2003	Food without fear: new food labelling rules will improve consumer information on food ingredients, in particular allergens
16-07-2003	Commission proposal on nutrition and health claims to better inform consumers and harmonise the market
24-06-2003	Better information on meat products from July 2003
06-01-2003	2003 sees stricter labelling rules for meat

2002
12-12-2002	Standing Committee votes to strengthen EU legislation on natural mineral waters
18-07-2002	Commission adopts new labelling rules on caffeine and quinine

2001
28-12-2001	New beef labelling rules more information for consumers from 1 January 2002
26-11-2001	Stricter labelling requirements for sausages and preserved meat products

1998
14-10-1998	Commission proposes very stringent rules on pesticide residues in baby foods