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The Proposal for a Regulation COM(2025) 780 final focuses, among other aspects, on issues relating to the labelling regime for imported organic products. The proposal to update Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on the production and labelling of organic products addresses aspects related to production, certification and control, devoting most of the changes to labelling, especially with…
Read moreSignificant changes to labelling requirements for the wine sector are expected through the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) No 1308/2013, (EU) No 251/2014 and (EU) 2021/2115 as regards certain marketing rules and sectoral support measures in the wine sector and aromatised wine products, and Regulation…
Read moreIn this article 1. Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/196 1.1. Food additives affected 1.2. Key regulatory changes 1.3. Infant milk drinks 1.4. Withdrawal and restrictions on guar gum (E 412) 1.5. Specific restrictions on other hydrocolloids 1.6. Revision of technical specifications 1.7. Key dates and transitional periods 2. Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/189 2.1. Newly authorised use…
Read moreRegulatory framework Main shortcomings Conformity checks: strengths and weaknesses Contaminant control: progress and challenges Traceability: an outstanding challenge Recommendations to strengthen the system Conclusion The European Court of Auditors has published Special Report 1/2026, “Olive oil control systems in the EU. A comprehensive framework, but unevenly applied”, which reviews the current situation of official controls…
Read moreThe European Union has specified the measures for implementing its Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, framed within the European Green Deal and the Zero Pollution ambition, through the publication of two key legal acts underpinning the “one substance, one assessment” policy: Regulation (EU) 2025/2455, which establishes a common data platform on chemical substances, to be managed…
Read moreThe transition towards a circular economy in the EU agri-food sector requires not only technological innovation, but also specialised training that equips professionals to address the environmental, economic and social challenges of the future. In this context, the ACE-EX (Agriculture Circular Economy Expert) project was created—an EU-funded initiative aimed at developing a new professional profile…
Read moreThe European Commission has launched the public consultation prior to drafting the future omnibus legislative proposal on food safety in Europe. The initiative focuses on simplifying and strengthening the regulatory framework for food and feed in the European Union. Official projections indicate that the proposal will take shape during the last quarter of 2025 under…
Read moreFood fraud is a constant concern for the agri-food chain of the European Union. Despite the efforts of responsible operators, there are always actors seeking illicit gains by exploiting consumer trust and the reputation of food products. The EU maintains active surveillance to detect and eradicate such practices, as demonstrated by reports published in 2023:…
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