# Commission Decision of 27 February 2008 on the adoption of the work plan for 2008 for the implementation of the second programme of Community action in the field of health (2008-2013), and on the selection, award and other criteria for financial contributions to the actions of this programme (Text with EEA relevance) (2008/170/EC), Division 3.2.2: Improve citizens' safety

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Activities at European level in this area aim to identify risks to health and evaluate their possible impact, in addition to complementing national measures in tackling avoidable incidents and patient safety by increasing awareness and fostering knowledge exchange. Furthermore, the EU has a Treaty obligation to set standards of quality and safety of organs and substances of human origin for medical use. Actions under the Programme will support the implementation of Community legislation on blood, tissues and cells.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2008/170/annex/I/division/3/division/3.2/division/3.2.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2008-170/annex-I/division-3/division-3.2/division-3.2.2
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