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Initiative to tackle obesity unveiled

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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United Kingdom
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March 8 2012

The Department of Health recently released details of its new initiative to tackle obesity to achieve a downward trend in excess weight by 2020; this identifies the food and drink industry as having a 'particularly crucial part to play'

Study rejects benefits of alcohol pricing rules

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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United Kingdom
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March 8 2012

Retailers will be banned from selling alcohol below cost price from 6 April

Research finds link between bisphenol A and heart disease

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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United Kingdom
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March 8 2012

A study has indicated that exposure to the chemical bishpenol A (BPA) in humans could be linked to increased levels of heart disease

Constitutional Court specifies requirements for privatisation of forensic mental health services

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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Germany
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March 1 2012

The Federal Constitutional Court has recently ruled that the so-called 'Hessian Model of a formal privatisation of forensic mental health services is constitutional

European Commission publishes definition of "nanomaterial"

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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European Union
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December 5 2011

The European Commission has published a definition of "nanomaterials" in response to a request by the European Parliament for a comprehensive, science-based definition to apply across a range of existing laws

Hungary and France introduce new "fat taxes", while Denmark mulls them over

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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Denmark, France, Hungary
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November 2 2011

Hungary and France have introduced new taxes on foods that are considered to be unhealthy

FDA unveils new global strategy to help ensure safety and quality of imported products

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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USA
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November 2 2011

The global production of goods regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has greatly expanded over the past 10 years

'Fat tax' alone not sufficient to solve obesity problem

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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United Kingdom
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April 27 2011

A recent UK study into the practicality of a 'fat tax' on foods high in saturated fats and sugars suggests it would only be of limited success in combating rising obesity levels

'Responsibility deal' with food and drinks industry announced

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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United Kingdom
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April 27 2011

The UK government has launched a voluntary arrangement with the food and drinks industry that aims to secure improved public health outcomes

Who renews calls for curbs on food advertising to children

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
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Global
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April 27 2011

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently urged governments to implement its recommendations on marketing foods that are high in fat, sugar or salt to children

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Initiative to tackle obesity unveiled

Study rejects benefits of alcohol pricing rules

Research finds link between bisphenol A and heart disease

Constitutional Court specifies requirements for privatisation of forensic mental health services

European Commission publishes definition of "nanomaterial"

Hungary and France introduce new "fat taxes", while Denmark mulls them over

FDA unveils new global strategy to help ensure safety and quality of imported products

'Fat tax' alone not sufficient to solve obesity problem

'Responsibility deal' with food and drinks industry announced

Who renews calls for curbs on food advertising to children

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