Consumer protection

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MEPs move to block cloned food

European Parliament raises concerns about animal welfare, diseases, diversity and the ethics of animal cloning.
Wednesday, 3 September 2008

Organic food label 'should be' compulsory

European Parliament backs the replacement of current, ‘confusing' voluntary logo with a new and mandatory label by mid-2010.
Wednesday, 3 September 2008

Ryanair in fight against comparison websites

European Commission warns of consequences of new policy
Tuesday, 12 August 2008

Ban on Chinese poultry eased

EU allows in exports from region that is China's largest producer of poultry meat.
Wednesday, 6 August 2008

Safer cigarettes due in EU by 2011

EU executive believes that mandatory switch to self-extinguishing cigarettes could save hundreds of death a year.
Tuesday, 5 August 2008

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Polish mead now listed

Four Polish drinks join exclusive group of traditional EU specialities.
Monday, 28 July 2008

EU extends rights of disabled air travellers

New rules will bar discriminatory practices and allow guide dogs onto planes for free.
Thursday, 24 July 2008

Consumer chief paves way for mass claims

Studies and green paper could lead to draft law; plans are in addition to anti-trust white paper.
Thursday, 24 July 2008

Ring-tone sites face closure

As many as 80% of sites offering mobile-phone services breach EU rules.
Thursday, 17 July 2008

Chemicals agency ‘may rely on public subsidies'

Head of new agency says uncertainty over funding is its main problem.
Thursday, 17 July 2008