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06 Jul 2026

EU packaging waste rules aim to boost recycling and cut waste
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation sets new rules for packaging design, use, and waste management across the single market. The regulation is intended...
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4. An optimised circular and resource-efficient food chain in Europe
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03 Jul 2026

Commission launches new initiatives to strengthen Europe’s bioeconomy
The European Commission has launched three new initiatives to accelerate the implementation of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy. These measures are designed to support market scale-up...
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4. An optimised circular and resource-efficient food chain in Europe 5. Sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all 6. Sustainable value creation in the European food supply chain through partnership
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03 Jul 2026

Council approves new rules to strengthen farmers in the food supply chain
The European Union has completed the adoption of new rules aimed at strengthening the position of farmers in the food supply chain. Proposed by the...
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5. Sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all 6. Sustainable value creation in the European food supply chain through partnership
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03 Jul 2026

European Parliament adopts new rules on genomic techniques for plants
The European Parliament has adopted new rules on new genomic techniques for plants, creating two categories with different legal requirements. The legislation aims to support...
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3. A climate - neutral food chain in Europe by 2050 4. An optimised circular and resource-efficient food chain in Europe 6. Sustainable value creation in the European food supply chain through partnership +1 mai multe
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16 Jun 2025

Plant Protection Products Regulation
Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 governs the authorisation, sale, and use of plant protection products within the European Union. It ensures that active substances used in...
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1. Healthy, balanced and sustainable diets for all European consumers 2. Prevention and reduction of food loss and waste 3. A climate - neutral food chain in Europe by 2050 +4 mai multe
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16 Jun 2025

Contaminants in food Regulation
Regulation (EEC) No 315/93 is designed to protect public health by prohibiting the sale of foods with unacceptable contaminant levels within the EU. It requires...
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1. Healthy, balanced and sustainable diets for all European consumers 2. Prevention and reduction of food loss and waste 3. A climate - neutral food chain in Europe by 2050 +4 mai multe
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01 Jun 2025

Guidelines on horizontal cooperation agreements
The Guidelines on horizontal cooperation agreements provide a framework for companies to assess whether their collaborative agreements comply with EU competition rules. These agreements can...
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1. Healthy, balanced and sustainable diets for all European consumers 2. Prevention and reduction of food loss and waste 3. A climate - neutral food chain in Europe by 2050 +4 mai multe
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01 Jun 2025

Guidelines for sustainability agreements in agriculture
Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union generally restricts anti-competitive agreements between companies; however, Article 210a of Regulation 1308/2013 provides...
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1. Healthy, balanced and sustainable diets for all European consumers 2. Prevention and reduction of food loss and waste 3. A climate - neutral food chain in Europe by 2050 +4 mai multe
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01 Jun 2025

Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas
The Guidelines for State aid in the agricultural and forestry sectors and in rural areas are part of the European Commission's initiative to revise State...
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1. Healthy, balanced and sustainable diets for all European consumers 2. Prevention and reduction of food loss and waste 3. A climate - neutral food chain in Europe by 2050 +4 mai multe
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01 Jun 2025

De Minimis Regulation
Regulation (EU) No 1408/2013 outlines the rules for de minimis aid to businesses in the primary production of agricultural products, ensuring such aid is not...
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1. Healthy, balanced and sustainable diets for all European consumers 2. Prevention and reduction of food loss and waste 3. A climate - neutral food chain in Europe by 2050 +4 mai multe