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A new survey carried out in 8 EU countries shows that most consumers support better welfare for the animals raised for food and expect EU decision makers to act. BEUC and its members call on the EU Commission to heed consumers’ concerns and fulfil its commitment on animal welfare, by proposing new laws and updating existing ones.
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Aiming to become carbon-neutral by 2050, today the EU Commission has proposed a 90% cut in the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, compared to 1990 levels. To reach such a target, BEUC, the European Consumer Organisation, calls on decision makers to make the roll out of the ambitious climate legislations already adopted their number one priority.

FOOD LABELLING FOR HEALTHIER CHOICES - TOWARDS AN EU-WIDE NUTRI-SCORE

We have compiled everything you need to know about Nutri-score in one place. Check out our webpage to know more about the five-colour nutrition label.

We explain what Nutri-Score is, its advantages compared to other labels, the situation in Europe, and we also showcase your work on the topic.

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THE FARM TO FORK STRATEGY: THE CONSUMER VIEW

The EU 2020 ‘Farm to Fork’ Strategy has great potential for making the healthy and sustainable food choice easier for consumers. While we would have hoped for some follow-up actions to happen sooner, at least the Strategy sets the EU on the right track to a more sustainable food and farming system.

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Consumers expect the food on their plate to be of good quality and safe. But this is not always the case, as recent safety-related scandals have brought to light. Since food safety cannot be taken for granted, BEUC’s role is to ensure that consumers can trust in a safe food supply in the EU.

Also, while new technologies have the potential to bring benefits to consumers, they must be closely monitored as they may also present health risks.

For BEUC, consumers should be able to make informed choices – be it by having clear and understandable information on food packaging, or ensuring that health messages on food products are scientifically justified. BEUC also works to ensure vulnerable groups such as children are not targeted with unhealthy foods high in fat, salt and sugar.

  • Facilitate informed and healthy choices by consumers, including vulnerable groups
  • Prevent misleading information and ensure that information can be trusted
  • Protect children from the promotion of unhealthy food
  • Ensure food sold to consumers is safe and sustainable