2. Addressing threats to public health

  • establishing a European Food Authority in 2002

  • further reorientation of support from the Common Agricultural Policy towards quality in production methods and output rather than quantity, including the phase out of tobacco subsidies, while putting into place measures to develop alternative sources of income and economic activity for tobacco workers and growers

  • improving consumer information and awareness through clear food labelling

  • a comprehensive Community strategy to promote health and safety at work.