The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) today launched the new EUDA Health and Security Threat Assessment System (ETAS), designed to strengthen Europe’s preparedness for serious and emerging drug-related threats and to support coordinated responses. Foreseen under the EUDA regulation, the service was unveiled at the meeting of the Heads of Reitox national focal points (NFPs), taking place this week in Lisbon, bringing together representatives from across Europe.
ETAS will help EU Member States identify, assess and respond to drug-related health and security threats linked to drug…
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This week, the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) is organising the second annual meeting of the European Drug Alert System (EDAS) to review progress, exchange experiences and set priorities for the year ahead. Foreseen under the EUDA regulation, EDAS is a new operational service designed to strengthen preparedness and response to serious drug-related risks across Europe.
EDAS allows for the rapid exchange of information and the dissemination of risk communications, that may include options for response. While complementing the EU Early Warning System (EWS) on new psychoactive substances (…
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Today, the EUDA met online with partners from the Western Balkans, European Neighbourhood Policy countries (1), Chile and Peru to exchange knowledge on early-warning systems (EWS) and responses to new psychoactive substances (NPS).
The meeting focused on sharing experiences, building capacity and supporting the development of national EWS. Participants shared updates on the NPS situation in their countries, highlighting emerging substances, reporting challenges and presenting national responses to address them. The EUDA also showcased its latest tools and services supporting early-…
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