The European Food Information Council (EUFIC) is a Brussels-based non-profit organisation. It was established in 1995 to provide science-based information on food safety, food quality, health and nutrition to the public. EUFIC is supported by companies of the European food and drinks industries and the European Commission.
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EUFIC aims to enhance the public's understanding of food safety & quality and health & nutrition issues and to raise consumers' awareness of the active role they play in safe food handling and choosing a well-balanced and healthy diet. EUFIC is supported by companies of the European food and drinks industries, and the European Commission. EUFIC does not represent any product or company, nor does it lobby for legislative or regulatory action.
EUFIC provides science-based information on a variety of food topics, including:
It publishes a bi-monthly newsletter called Food Today, available in five languages, and a bulletin titled Science Briefs with recently-published academic research on nutrition, food safety, and health topics.
EUFIC also contributes to a number of EU-funded research projects, including EURRECA, HELENA, IDEFICS and SAFE FOODS. EUFIC is also an active member of Directorate General SANCO's "EU Platform for Action on Diet, Physical Activity and Health".