2021/2278
Import tariffs and tariff rate quotas explained
Description of import tariffs and quotas set by the EU and how they are managed, with links …
AGRINFO Explainers
In addition to summaries of new EU Regulations and Standards, AGRINFO Reports include overviews that help to explain the context of these changes, particularly where users request additional information (you can do this via Ask AGRINFO). Examples of topics covered include the EU’s Green Deal, official controls, and plant health regime; and the rules on food irradiation and single-use plastics. All our overviews and explainers are listed below.
1151/2012
Geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs explained
Summary of EU quality schemes providing legal protection for the use of geographical indications and GI application …
396/2005
EU pesticide regulations (maximum residue levels) explained
Explained: EU regulations governing pesticide maximum residue levels in food and feed and their implications for third …
1308/2013
EU Marketing standards explained
EU marketing standards, goals and impacts explained, with links to sector standards
2015/2283
Novel foods explained
Background information on the rules for bringing to the EU market novel foods, and foods traditionally eaten …
2002/46/EC
Food supplements explained
Background information on the rules on selling food supplements in the EU, including requirements regarding permitted ingredients, …
1935/2004
Food contact materials explained
A summary overview of the EU’s legal framework for food contact materials
2017/2403
Sustainable fisheries partnership agreements explained
Overview of the EU’s sustainable fisheries partnership agreements with non-EU countries
1169/2011
Nutrition labelling rules explained
Nutrition labelling rules explained
1881/2006
EU legislation on contaminants - maximum levels explained
Summary of the EU's legal framework, rationale and basic principles for maximum limits for contaminants in food