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Over time, EU food markets have evolved significantly, driven by innovation and changes in consumer demand and expectations. Taking this shift into account, on 21 April 2023 the European Commission proposed to update some of the rules governing a set of directives on food products – the 'breakfast' directives. Changes include introducing stricter origin labelling for honey, increasing the fruit content in jams, reducing sugar in fruit juice and clearing the way for the production of lactose-free ...

The EU fisheries and aquaculture products (FAPs) market is largely dependent on external producers. Some of the imports entering the EU market come from countries with lenient regulations. This study gives an overview on existing competitiveness indicators. It shows main trends in the EU’s FAPs supply through extra-EU imports and identifies the main internal and external factors affecting the sector’s competitiveness. The research presents four case studies and an assessment of options for adaptations ...

En marzo, el Parlamento votará el informe aprobado por su Comisión de Medio Ambiente, Salud Pública y Seguridad Alimentaria (ENVI) sobre una propuesta de revisión de las normas de la Unión sobre los residuos para acelerar la lucha contra el desperdicio alimentario e incluir a los productores textiles en la lucha contra el desperdicio de ropa y calzado usados.

El presente documento es el resumen ejecutivo del estudio sobre «Opciones políticas para reforzar la competitividad del sector pesquero y acuícola de la UE». El estudio completo, que está disponible en inglés, se puede descargar en: https://bit.ly/3T5f1kP

The 'farm to fork' strategy is about building sustainable EU food systems, in line with the EU's Green Deal. Launched in May 2020, its elements are moving at different speeds, with much debate on its objectives and priorities. The EU institutions are helping to shape the various elements of the strategy. This is an update of an 'at a glance' note first published in October 2021.

On 27 February 2023, the European Commission published a proposal for a regulation to allow voluntary digital labelling of EU fertilising products. This initiative follows similar EU legislative initiatives establishing the digital labelling of goods in other economic sectors, such as batteries. The rationale for digital labelling is provided by the deployment of digital solutions, such as QR codes, that can lower the cost of labelling while facilitating the updating of content, and also by the increasing ...

En febrero, el Parlamento votará el informe aprobado por su Comisión de Medio Ambiente, Salud Pública y Seguridad Alimentaria (ENVI) sobre una propuesta para regular los vegetales obtenidos con determinadas nuevas técnicas genómicas. El texto resultante de la votación constituirá la posición del Parlamento en las negociaciones con el Consejo, quien aún tiene que acordar su posición.

On 5 July 2023, the Commission tabled a proposal for a regulation on certain new genomic techniques (NGTs). It establishes two categories of plants obtained by NGTs: plants comparable to naturally occurring or conventional plants, and plants with modifications that are more complex. The two categories will be subject to different requirements to reach the market, taking into account their differing characteristics and risk profiles. Feedback from stakeholders is mixed. While industry interest groups ...

La política de la Unión en materia de seguridad alimentaria tiene como objetivo proteger la salud humana y los intereses de los consumidores y promover el buen funcionamiento del mercado único europeo. A lo largo de los últimos años, un cambio de paradigma ha ampliado los objetivos de seguridad alimentaria para incluir la inseguridad alimentaria provocada por el cambio climático. La Unión vela por que se apliquen normas en los ámbitos de la higiene de piensos y alimentos, la sanidad animal y vegetal ...