DHSC 10 Year Health Plan Collection DHSC has published a collection related to the 10 Year Health Plan for England. The Government committed to co-developing the plan with members of the public, health and care staff and partner organisations and to do this, Change NHS was launched. The findings of Change NHS are included in the collection. DHSC 10 Year Health Plan Collection
EU – Biotech Act – Legislative Proposal The European Commission published a proposal for a European Biotech Act, aiming to establish a framework of measures for strengthening Union’s biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors particularly in the area of health. EU – Biotech Act – Legislative Proposal
One Substance One Assessment – Publication of Regulations The One Substance, One Assessment (OSOA) regulations have been published in the EU Official Journal. One Substance One Assessment – Publication of Regulations
Food Standards Agency Appoints New Chief Scientific Adviser The Food Standards Agency has appointed Professor Ian Young as its Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA). Food Standards Agency Appoints New Chief Scientific Adviser
Microplastics: European Parliament Requests Scientific Advice from EFSA The European Parliament has requested the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) deliver a scientific opinion on the potential health risks posed by microplastics in food, water and air. Microplastics: European Parliament Requests Scientific Advice from EFSA
EDQM Issues Final Guidance on Herbal Food Supplements The European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM) has published its final Guide for Healthcare Professionals and consumer Leaflet on the safe use of herbal food supplements. These resources aim to address growing concerns around product safety, misleading claims, and potential interactions, reinforcing healthcare professionals’ role in consumer education. EDQM Issues Final Guidance on Herbal Food Supplements
EFSA Safety Evaluation of jagua (genipin-glycine) blue as a Food Additive The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Panel on Food Additives and Flavourings (FAF Panel) has provided a scientific opinion on the safety of jagua (genipin-glycine) blue as a new food additive. EFSA Safety Evaluation of jagua (genipin-glycine) blue as a Food Additive
UK-EU Trade Partnership Committee – 12 December 2024 Meeting Minutes The minutes of the 4th meeting of the Trade Partnership Committee under the Agreement between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) for Trade and Cooperation (TCA), which took place on 12 December 2024, have been published. UK-EU Trade Partnership Committee – 12 December 2024 Meeting Minutes
Persistent Organic Pollutants – Stockholm Convention Updates, UK & EU Implementation Timelines The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has shared information and updates relating to the implementation of decisions recently made by Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Stockholm Convention Persistent Organic Pollutants – Stockholm Convention Updates, UK & EU Implementation Timelines
EU Digital Package Targets Compliance Simplification The European Commission has unveiled a comprehensive digital package aimed at reducing administrative burdens for businesses and fostering innovation. Key measures include streamlined AI, cybersecurity, and data rules, a new Data Union Strategy, and European Business Wallets to simplify cross-border operations. EU Digital Package Targets Compliance Simplification
UK – EM on EU Regulation Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants The government has provided an Explanatory Memorandum (EM) summary relating to a proposed EU Regulation Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants. UK – EM on EU Regulation Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on Persistent Organic Pollutants
DHSC Publishes Men’s Health Strategy for England DHSC has published the first Men’s Health Strategy for England which prioritises prevention, early intervention, and reducing health inequalities. DHSC Publishes Men’s Health Strategy for England
