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EU chemicals agency proposes safer tattooing

Photo by form PxHere (HELSINKI) – The EU’s Chemicals Agency proposed Monday to restrict hazardous substances used in tattooing inks and permanent make up, with a view to making tattooing…

New EU pharma strategy to make medicines affordable

Drugs (BRUSSELS) – A new pharmaceutical strategy, adopted Wednesday by the EU Commission, offers patients access to affordable medicines and supports competitiveness and innovation in Europe’s pharma industry.The strategy will…

EU leaders to step up pandemic coordination
Photo EU Council (ONLINE) – EU leaders agreed Thursday to strengthen coordination on combating the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on mutual recognition of tests, vaccine…

EU Court rules against French ban on marketing CBD

Image by Julia Teichmann on Pixabay (LUXEMBOURG) – The European Court of Justice ruled Thursday against France’s ban on the marketing of wholly hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD), when it has been…

EU states receive EUR 14 bn pandemic help

Image by TheOtherKev on Pixabay (BRUSSELS) – As the second COVID wave hits Europe hard, the EU Commission Tuesday disbursed some EUR 14 billion to nine EU countries in the…

EU states look to coordinate COVID travel measures

Photo Customs Administration of Slovenia (LUXEMBOURG) – The EU adopted Tuesday a common framework on travel measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with recommendations to help states take decisions…