📱 France has become the first EU country to ban social media for under-15s, with other European countries considering similar restrictions. ⚠️ Social media can fuel body image concerns and eating disorders. The Digital Services Act offers an opportunity for the EU to better protect children online.

🏖️Tired of seeing plastic waste and other packaging on the beach? In late May, ADOC has held educational seminars across Italy, reaching 300 students, to increase their awareness of sustainable packaging and the environmental impact of excessive plastic use. Well done!

Save the date! SAFE’s 2026 Annual Conference is coming! 🍏 Topics will include: ❤️‍🩹Non-communicable diseases 🥫Ultra-processed foods 🍽️Eating disorders ✅Accurate food information 📝Registration in person only, now open! Fill in the form below to secure your seat: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Through our partnership with Healthy Food Healthy Planet, SAFE provided an in-house foresight training to strengthen our ability to anticipate change and drive healthier, more sustainable food systems.🧩 🤝The workshop inspired meaningful discussions on our future priorities and actions!

The report on child safety online commissioned by the @ec.europa.eu opens the opportunity to discuss the impact of harmful algorithms in body dissatisfaction and eating disorder risk, especially for young audiences. Strengthening the implementation of the Digital Services Act is key. #DSA

👉 New @thelancet.com study proves that Chilean public policy on unhealthy foods is working! Children's body weight has gone down across the country, after 10 years of implementation. Well done! SAFE's #Food4Inclusion project educates children about the health risks of unhealthy foods, too. 🧒

🔎 Can consumers trust sustainability information? This question guided the TealHelix presentation by Cecilia D'Acunto (from @safefoodeurope.bsky.social) during our joint webinar with CUES EU Project and Infoodmation ( @scifoodhealth.bsky.social ). Watch here: youtu.be/9kLZa0rn1Ho?...

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Today is International Fruit Day, where we promote fruit consumption and raise awareness on its health benefits. This year's fruit of the year are dates 🌴, considered nutrient-rich energy sources, full with fibers, vitamins and natural sugars. Great food for a balanced diet! #fruitdaycelebration

Our Polish member, the University of Rzeszów, delivered a food literacy workshop for local seniors as part of our project #Food4Inclusion. 🤝 The session used practical exercises to build skills in nutrition, food safety and label reading. 📚

📬 Preventia’s Newsletter for June is out: tinyurl.com/mwjwu5e5 🥗 Stay ahead with the latest studies, news, events, and EU regulatory updates on NCDs, nutrition, and health. 👉 Don't miss the next ones! Subscribe at this link: tinyurl.com/bddec942 #HealthierTogether #PreventNCDs #healthyeating

On 24 June, the CIRCALGAE project presented its vision and achievements at the European Parliament in Brussels. 🌿 Irene Minio, Project and Policy Officer at SAFE, presented our regulatory compendium for new algae products developed during the project. 🍽️ #circulareconomy #bioeconomy #algae

This week, we had our General Assembly, where we met with our members to go through our activities in the last year and to define our next steps, as we consolidate our growth. 👉Here is a recap of our work within the last year of lobbying for food safety on behalf of European consumers.

This is your last chance to join @tealhelixproject.bsky.social Project’s webinar on the role of consumers in sustainable food policy in the EU! 🛒 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/eFhzcUA3 📄 Agenda: lnkd.in/eQRhAbQd

🍬 New research shows sugar isn’t the only issue: sugar-free diets may disrupt gut health and metabolism. 🍞 Natural sugars (fruit, veg, grains, dairy) are beneficial, added sugars are the real problem. 📚 Through #Food4Inclusion, SAFE helps kids spot hidden sugars and make healthier choices.

Great exchange with our members, at our General Assembly, discussing past and future activities as we consolidate our growth. Honoured by the participation of Giulia Mauri, from SAFE’s board and Loris Di Pietrantonio, from DG Employment: 📢"Civil society organisations are the soul of democracy!"

Great exchange with our members, at our 2026 General Assembly, past and future activities as we consolidate our growth. Honoured by the participation of Giulia Mauri, from SAFE’s board, Loris Di Pietrantonio, from DG Employment: 📢"Civil society organisations are the soul of democracy!" #NGOs

Join @tealhelixproject.bsky.social project's webinar to explore how clear and ethical communication can help consumers make better choices. 🛒 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2s4dyjnm 📄 Agenda: tinyurl.com/2f2msccp

A new LIKE-A-PRO report reveals what drives people to try alternative proteins, and what is holding them back. 🔍 The report is based on Living Labs, interaction points with consumers in 11 countries, and gives insights into consumer perceptions, behaviours, and how to accelerate adoption. 📊

Der Umwelt-Ausschuss hat für die Deregulierung der neuen Gentechnik gestimmt, das bedeutet Patente auf Saatgut und keine Transparenz für Konsument*innen. Hier mein Live-Bericht direkt aus der Abstimmung.

Das Europäische Parlament hat heute für eine komplette Deregulierung der neuen Gentechnik gestimmt. Das bedeutet keine Kennzeichnung für Konsument*innen und Patente auf Saatgut. So haben die österr. Abgeordneten abgestimmt. Wichtig: Aus Verfahrensgründen galten Enthaltungen hier als Zustimmungen.

On 29 June, @tealhelixproject.bsky.social will share during a webinar how clear, reliable, and transparent information can help consumers make better food choices. 🥗 Join us to discuss how policy can strengthen the transition to more sustainable food systems.

These addressed the labelling and traceability of NGT1 plants, with detection methods to prevent this category of genetically modified organisms from being invisible to producers and consumers.

Safe Food Advocacy Europe@safefoodeurope.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We regret the approval by @europarl.europa.eu of the compromise on #NGTs, disregarding key safeguards contained in the compromise amendments presented by a group of MEPs. @eppgroup.bsky.social @ecrgroup.bsky.social @socialistsanddemocrats.eu @greens-efa.eu @left.eu @reneweurope.bsky.social

We regret the approval by @europarl.europa.eu of the compromise on #NGTs, disregarding key safeguards contained in the compromise amendments presented by a group of MEPs. @eppgroup.bsky.social @ecrgroup.bsky.social @socialistsanddemocrats.eu @greens-efa.eu @left.eu @reneweurope.bsky.social

The @ec.europa.eu’s Cardiovascular Health Plan, or Safe Hearts Plan, acknowledges the importance of healthy diets in the prevention of CVDs. 🫀🥗 We call for EU-wide marketing restrictions for UPFs, especially regarding children, and for fiscal measures targeting these unhealthy foods. 📢

⛔ Microplastic pollution is another knowledge gap, currently. Harmonised data will only be available after 2028. Microplastics add risk, because they can produce eutrophication. @eppgroup.bsky.social @socialistsanddemocrats.eu @ecrgroup.bsky.social @greens-efa.eu @left.eu @reneweurope.bsky.social

Safe Food Advocacy Europe@safefoodeurope.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Attending the @efsa.europa.eu 35th Emerging Risk Stakeholder Group, in #Granada, where we call for the @ec.europa.eu to stop plans to deregulate fertilisers from animal and plant effluents, due to lack of harmonised, comparable data to conduct a risk assessment. 🐄🥬

👶The primary acute health effect of nitrate concentration, known as cyanosis or ‘blue baby syndrome’, potentially life-threatening, is not subject to systematic monitoring at EU level.

Safe Food Advocacy Europe@safefoodeurope.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Attending the @efsa.europa.eu 35th Emerging Risk Stakeholder Group, in #Granada, where we call for the @ec.europa.eu to stop plans to deregulate fertilisers from animal and plant effluents, due to lack of harmonised, comparable data to conduct a risk assessment. 🐄🥬

💧 Data show that average nitrate concentration in EU groundwater remained stable between 2007 and 2023, which means precautions should be strengthened, not weakened.

Safe Food Advocacy Europe@safefoodeurope.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Attending the @efsa.europa.eu 35th Emerging Risk Stakeholder Group, in #Granada, where we call for the @ec.europa.eu to stop plans to deregulate fertilisers from animal and plant effluents, due to lack of harmonised, comparable data to conduct a risk assessment. 🐄🥬

Attending the @efsa.europa.eu 35th Emerging Risk Stakeholder Group, in #Granada, where we call for the @ec.europa.eu to stop plans to deregulate fertilisers from animal and plant effluents, due to lack of harmonised, comparable data to conduct a risk assessment. 🐄🥬

We are delighted to see our partner EEKE continuing to deliver engaging and successful food education sessions in schools across Greece as part of our #Food4Inclusion project. 🍎

In the context of the upcoming study on the health impacts of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), commissioned by DG SANTE of the @ec.europa.eu, we support the #NOVA classification and call for maximum transparency, without interference from the food industry.