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The Alcohol Policy Coalition has today released a document provided to all federal MPs outlining a suite of evidence-based strategies to address Australia’s growing problem with alcohol. All federal Members of Parliament received copies of the document last month but Australians are yet to see any serious action from the major parties. – Alcohol remains a major cause of death and illness in Australia. (Source: Medical News Today, 8/23/10)

Inaugural meeting of the European Commission scientific advisory committees on consumer, health and environmental risk. Election of Chairs and Vice-Chairs.
On 26 and 27 March 2009, the European Commission Scientific Committees held their inaugural plenary sessions. In their opening meeting, the 3 Committees elected three Chairs and six Vice Chairs.
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
Chair: Dr Ian R. White
Vice Chairs: Professors Vera Rogiers and Tore Sanner
Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR)
Chair: Professor James Wilfrid Bridges
Vice Chairs: Professor Philippe Hartemann and Dr Wim De Jong
Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER)
Chair: Professor Helmut Greim
Vice Chairs: Professor H. Autrup and Dr Jose V. Tarazona
(Source: Health and consumer e-news, 3/30/09)