The European Commission this week unveiled its plans for a European Food Authority, the centrepiece of measures designed to restore public confidence in the wake of the mad cow disease and dioxin scandals.

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Series Details 09/11/00, Volume 6, Number 41
Publication Date 09/11/2000
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Date: 09/11/00

The proposal, drawn up jointly by Health Commissioner David Bryne and enterprise chief Erkki Liikanen, is part of plans for a comprehensive policy covering the entire food chain, from farm to fork.

The Commission hopes the body will have about 250 staff and a budget of €40 million within three years.
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