SAFE is a non-profit independent organisation aimed at ensuring that consumers' health and concerns stay at the core of EU food legislation. www.safefoodadvocacy.euhttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mqrh64rjbs2pThrough 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!16 Jul 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrh64rjbs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mqjzg6bzok2aThe 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. #DSA13 Jul 2026 15:35 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjzg6bzok2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mq4wtx5t5k27👉 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. 🧒08 Jul 2026 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4wtx5t5k27https://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mplregmx6k2iToday 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! #fruitdaycelebration01 Jul 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplregmx6k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mplengl5fc2rOur 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. 📚01 Jul 2026 11:04 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplengl5fc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mpilnzqxd22g📬 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 #healthyeating30 Jun 2026 08:31 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpilnzqxd22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mpg33jfvps2wOn 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 #algae29 Jun 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpg33jfvps2whttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mp6itxt7ck2bThis 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.26 Jun 2026 08:14 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6itxt7ck2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mp6ir3s26s2xThis 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/eQRhAbQd26 Jun 2026 08:13 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6ir3s26s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mp47le2po22v🍬 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.25 Jun 2026 10:23 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp47le2po22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3moznes75rs2nGreat 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!"24 Jun 2026 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3moznes75rs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mozn77bpw22oGreat 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!" #NGOs24 Jun 2026 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozn77bpw22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mowxfwjfzs23Join @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/2f2msccp23 Jun 2026 08:14 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mowxfwjfzs23https://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mouilvd4ws2sA 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. 📊22 Jun 2026 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mouilvd4ws2shttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mohuutmtnc2lOn 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.17 Jun 2026 08:18 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mohuutmtnc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mofmawdrtk2vThese 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. [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Jun 2026 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofmawdrtk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mofm5jjuws2vWe 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.social16 Jun 2026 10:37 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofm5jjuws2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mofh57uau22zThe @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. 📢16 Jun 2026 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofh57uau22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mo3mstkvyk2w⛔ 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 [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jun 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3mstkvyk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mo3mm457ec2w👶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. [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jun 2026 11:18 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3mm457ec2whttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mo3mlkt7t22w💧 Data show that average nitrate concentration in EU groundwater remained stable between 2007 and 2023, which means precautions should be strengthened, not weakened. [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jun 2026 11:18 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3mlkt7t22whttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mo3mirx25k2wAttending 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. 🐄🥬12 Jun 2026 11:16 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo3mirx25k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mnwbr74gxk2pWe 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. 🍎10 Jun 2026 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwbr74gxk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mnudb5idxs2sIn 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.09 Jun 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnudb5idxs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mnrinf7ntk23Participation was open to anyone interested and supporters from across the country were encouraged to join this initiative and meet their local representatives in person. 💬 They all shared one clear message: it’s time to back the shift towards plant-rich diets experts are calling for. Nice idea! [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Jun 2026 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrinf7ntk23https://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mnrilfhct223🌱 Last week, the Vegan Society, a British member of SAFE, had their lobby day, where they met members of parliament, to discuss how to move the UK towards plant-based diets.08 Jun 2026 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrilfhct223https://bsky.app/profile/safefoodeurope.bsky.social/post/3mnkamixw3c2lThe UK High Court finds that the UK government failed to fully investigate the consequences of its deregulation of gene-edited organisms, signed into law in 2025. This is the equivalent of the EU #NGT legislation. Safeguards on labelling and traceability must be upheld for all NGTs.05 Jun 2026 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:wafo7llioc7h2cfqd7zzdpz6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkamixw3c2l