How the EU defends everyone's health

The EU promotes citizens' health by promoting good nutrition, physical activity, mental health, a peaceful life and by reducing negative factors, such as unfavorable social conditions and substances such as tobacco and alcohol.

Diseases and health threats

The EU wants a new health security framework suited to today's and tomorrow's health challenges. The post-coronavirus calls for an important role of EU agencies in coordinating preparedness and response measures

Medical devices

Europe is at the forefront and produces more than 500,000 medical devices. The EU has set up a legal and regulatory framework to facilitate the growth of this sector and to better protect citizens.

Pharmaceuticals

To ensure high standards of quality and safety, the EU has put in place a comprehensive legal framework. The EU also promotes the internal market with actions to stimulate innovation and facilitate free movement

Biocides

Endocrine disruptors

EU is preparing a strategy on endocrine disruptors and during next months will adopt measures to protect citizens.

Substances of human origin

Despite the benefits of some Substances of Human Origin (SoHO),  their use presents risks, in particular the transmission of diseases. The European Commission helps address these risks through its mandate to set high standards of quality and safety of SoHO.