Counterfeit medicines, already widespread in the developing world, are now being found increasingly in the EU. While Internet-based sales are the main source of counterfeit medicines, these products are also appearing in the traditional supply chain. Urgent measures are required to protect European patients,
including a ban on medicine repackaging.

CEMBUREAU, the European Cement Association, together with its National Associations and member companies, is pleased to announce the launch of the first ever
Europe-wide cement industry Plant Open Week. More than 75 sites in 27 countries will be opening their doors to society, including policy makers, NGOs, doctors, neighbours and the public in general from 10 until 18 May 2008. This event will provide an ideal opportunity to engage in a dialogue with, and answer any questions from, the local community.

Chief Executives from 30 rail infrastructure organisations were gathered in Brussels yesterday to discuss a number of key issues facing the rail industry. The meeting, hosted by Infrabel, the Belgian rail infrastructure manager, dealt with topics including improving rail performance in Europe and facilitating easy cross border operation. The meeting was co-organised by the association of European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM) and the Community of European Railway Companies and Infrastructure Managers (CER).

The results of a recent observational study in the US indicate that people taking in the lowest amounts of Sodium in their diet have a higher risk dying from heart disease than people not restricting salt intake. This concedes with several recent studies demonstrating that there is no conclusive evidence to indicate that high salt consumption leads to an increased risk of cardiovascular events

Le Parlement européen réuni en session plénière ce mardi 20 mai à Strasbourg a procédé à l'examen et au vote du rapport de Mme Sudre (PPE) "sur la stratégie européenne pour les Régions Ultrapériphériques (RUP): bilan et perspectives"
Ce vote intervient une semaine après le séminaire sur les RUP organisé par la Commission européenne à Bruxelles, auquel a participé la Députée Madeleine de Grandmaison, et qui a réuni la plupart des acteurs politiques et socio-économiques des sept RUP européennes.