This issue presents EU proposals concerning contaminants in baby food, as well as proposals regarding maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticides. It provides information on amendments to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and on publications relating to packaging and recycled…

This issue highlights a new EU proposal to set maximum levels for mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons in certain foods. There is an opportunity to provide feedback to the WTO on both this proposal and proposals to reduce pesticide MRLs on carbendazim, benomyl, and thiophanate-methyl. The EU is also s…

This issue highlights EU efforts to simplify rules, including changes to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, and invites stakeholder input on the EU 2040 Vision for fisheries and aquaculture and updates to animal health rules for non-EU countries. It also reports on pesticide MRL …

This issue highlights consultation opportunities on high-risk plant classification, temporary exceptions from plant health import bans, and guidelines for implementing the Forced Labour Regulation. It also covers updated poultrymeat marketing standards, new flavouring authorisations, and revised e…

This issue reports on EU proposals to simplify rules, including a new approach to setting pesticide maximum residue levels for imported products, now notified to the WTO for feedback. It also covers updates to animal product export lists, new pesticide MRLs and food additive specifications, and hi…

This issue highlights the temporary increase in official controls on certain products from specific countries, a new proposal on copper maximum residue levels, and recently adopted rules on reduced pesticide MRLs and import duties for sugar beet molasses. It also reviews recent trade policy develop…

This issue highlights further EU proposals to simplify existing rules, including organic production, and outlines consultation opportunities on single-use plastics, import tariffs and border controls for animal products. It also reviews new non-EU geographical indications, feed additive amendments,…

This first issue of 2026 provides an overview of EU rules entering into force in 2026, highlights key implementation dates to avoid trade disruption, outlines opportunities for WTO and EFSA feedback, and presents EU proposals to simplify rules on deforestation, food and feed safety, pesticides, pla…

This issue reports on further delays in the application of the EU Deforestation Regulation, upcoming rules on crops produced using new genomic techniques, revisions to the GSP enhancing market access for certain developing countries, and consultations on the Unfair Trading Practices Directive and s…