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Food Safety

Ensuring Europe's food safety

#EUFoodSafety

Love it. Hate it. Trust it!

Welcome to the European Commission's  Ensuring Europe's food safety "Love it. Hate it. Trust it!" Campaign! This initiative focuses on ensuring the highest standards of food safety across the EU, protecting the health of consumers and reinforcing trust in European food products.

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Key topics

Additives
Understanding food additives is key to recognising how they improve taste, texture and shelf-life, while adhering to strict safety regulations.
Contaminants
Food contaminants can pose long-term health risks, and the EU's stringent monitoring ensures these substances remain within safe limits.
Allergies
Accurate food labelling is crucial for managing allergies, as it helps consumers avoid allergens in food.
Labelling
Understanding food labels helps consumers make safe and informed choices, particularly for allergens and storage instructions.
Packaging
Food packaging prevents contamination and ensures hygiene; the EU’s regulations guarantee its safety for consumer protection.
Hygiene
Food hygiene is fundamental to safety. The EU's consistent enforcement of sanitation standards maintains high levels of protection.
Traceability
Traceability in food supply chains is vital for swift action in food safety emergencies and fraud prevention.
Import controls
EU import controls maintain safety standards by ensuring checks on incoming food and feed products, keeping European consumers safe.
Feed safety
Ensuring animal feed safety is crucial for human health. The EU applies strong rules to protect both consumers and animals.

Campaign video

DG Health and Food Safety