Rethinking EU Food Law: Addressing Slow Harm in the Age of Ultra-Processed Foods

EU food law prioritises acute risks and informed choice but overlooks the chronic harms of ultra-processed foods. This post calls for a shift towards recognising ‘slow harm’, rebalancing regulatory duties, and embedding structural safeguards in food safety policy.

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2025-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.21428/9885764c.adfe3e72
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Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
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Rethinking EU Food Law: Addressing Slow Harm in the Age of Ultra-Processed Foods

Asta Zokaityte
Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
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Rethinking EU Food Law: Addressing Slow Harm in the Age of Ultra-Processed Foods

Asta Zokaityte
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EU food law prioritises acute risks and informed choice but overlooks the chronic harms of ultra-processed foods. This post calls for a shift towards recognising ‘slow harm’, rebalancing regulatory duties, and embedding structural safeguards in food safety policy.

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