The Watchful Eye of Traceability - From Farm to Fork

From ECC-net Citizens nowadays are more demanding than ever with their food. They want high-quality and tasty food and expect safe food that also meets their ethical values. For years traceability has been working to ensure that these various consumer needs are met.

FAQ on the Volcanic Ash Cloud

The European Commission has issued an FAQ memo on the volcanic ash cloud which is useful to consumers. The memo is in english and is accessible here

Press release on air passenger rights

The European Commission has issued a press release regarding the volcanic ash cloud’s affect on air travel and the air passenger rights. The press release states that the decision to close airspace and airports is entirely appropriate in this situation. But even in exceptional circumstances like

Joint Action on Toy Safety

Market Surveillance authorities in thirteen EU member states participated in a joint action on toy safety. The main objectives were to: - ensure that toys of children under 3 years of age placed on the EU market are safe with respect to small parts and heavy

The Consumer Markets Scoreboard

The Consumer Markets Scoreboard is made to show how the internal market is performing for consumers in terms of choice, competitive prices and satisfaction. The 2010 spring Consumer Markets Scoreboard examines the integration of the retail market and national conditions for consumers. Cross-border commerce shows limited

EU's market surveillance on the safety of children's clothing

The dangers of cords and drawstrings in children’s clothing is well known by now as they can easily get tangled up in playground equipment and vehicles resulting in injury and even death. Authorities in 11 member states examined how safe children’s clothing is in 11 member states, in accordance