Food additives (E-numbers) are allowed in foods, but many consumers have a negative perception of them. The objective was to study the opinion of food experts about the causes and ways to reduce consumer distrust about E-numbers. Thirteen food experts from universities, research institutes, the government, …

In 2014, the Dutch government agreed with the food sector to lower salt, sugar, saturated fat and energy in foods. To reformulate, an integrated approach of four disciplines (Nutrition & Health, Food Technology, Legislation, and Consumer Perspectives) is important for food companies (Framework for Reformulation). …

De Wet openbaarheid van bestuur (hierna: Wob) is in werking sinds 1980 en regelt hoe overheden moeten omgaan met openbaarheid en transparantie. De Wob is een uitvloeisel van artikel 110 van de Grondwet. Uit meerdere onderzoeken is gebleken dat de Wob is verouderd en aan vervanging toe is. Dit komt doordat …

We hadden het goed bedacht, ergens begin jaren ‘90. De energiesector moest worden geliberaliseerd. Producenten en leveranciers zouden gaan concurreren om de gunst van de klant. De efficiëntie in de sector moest omhoog. De energierekening ging omlaag. De overheid trok zich terug. Een vrije energiemarkt …

Obesity and other lifestyle-related diseases are, amongst others, the result of an unbalanced diet and lifestyle. Excessive intake of energy, salt, saturated fat and sugar are leading to increased risk of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes (WHO/FAO). Therefore, a healthier …

Enlargement fatigue is an effect that has been felt in the European Union (EU) by member states ever since its creation in 1957. Enlargement fatigue can be felt in the member states in two different ways, which are the constitutional deepening of the EU and the geographical widening of the EU. While …

Via social media strijden overheidsorganisaties om de gunst van de burger. Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Youtube: geen middel wordt geschuwd om zoveel mogelijk burgers te bereiken, inspireren en te betrekken. De overheid beseft zich steeds meer dat om ‘future-proof’ te zijn en in ‘tune’ te blijven met …