Ongoing Consultations

The latest on EU AGRI-Food policies impacting low- and middle-income countries

Consultations and feedback

AGRINFO encourages stakeholders to contribute to consultations on proposed EU Regulations affecting agriculture and agribusiness, especially where they could impact trade. For more information see How to provide feedback on upcoming EU policies and regulations – explained.

For an overview of consultations expected in the near future, see Upcoming EU regulatory changes and opportunities for feedback: Quarterly report.

See below for consultations that are currently open for feedback.

Topic / Issue / Consultation	Issue	Consultation	Feedback by
Plastics Issue EFSA calls for information on impact of single-use plastic packaging ban for fresh fruit, vegetables, and herbs … Consultation European Food Safety	EFSA calls for information on impact of single-use plastic packaging ban for fresh fruit, vegetables, and herbs …	European Food Safety	30 January 2026
Pesticide MRLs Issue EU discusses reducing MRLs for metribuzin on cassava roots/manioc, land cresses, and olives, and establishing separate MRLs … Consultation World Trade Organization SPS	EU discusses reducing MRLs for metribuzin on cassava roots/manioc, land cresses, and olives, and establishing separate MRLs …	World Trade Organization SPS	1 February 2026
Pesticide MRLs Issue EU discusses reduction of chlormequat MRLs on animal products Consultation World Trade Organization SPS	EU discusses reduction of chlormequat MRLs on animal products	World Trade Organization SPS	1 February 2026
Pesticide MRLs Issue EU proposes to amend triclopyr MRLs on certain products, with particular impact on citrus fruits Consultation World Trade Organization SPS	EU proposes to amend triclopyr MRLs on certain products, with particular impact on citrus fruits	World Trade Organization SPS	1 February 2026
Pesticide MRLs Issue EU discusses reducing MRLs for 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene on all plant products except potatoes Consultation World Trade Organization SPS	EU discusses reducing MRLs for 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene on all plant products except potatoes	World Trade Organization SPS	1 February 2026
Official controls Issue EU to update lists of animal products, by-products, and composite products subject to official controls at border … Consultation EU 'Have Your Say'	EU to update lists of animal products, by-products, and composite products subject to official controls at border …	EU 'Have Your Say'	3 February 2026
Plant health certification Issue New stricter rules for ginger/turmeric rhizomes and citrus exported to the EU, plus updated CN codes Consultation World Trade Organization SPS	New stricter rules for ginger/turmeric rhizomes and citrus exported to the EU, plus updated CN codes	World Trade Organization SPS	6 February 2026
Trade Issue Call for stakeholder feedback on revision of Unfair Trading Practices Directive Consultation EU 'Have Your Say'	Call for stakeholder feedback on revision of Unfair Trading Practices Directive	EU 'Have Your Say'	27 February 2026
Plastics Issue Implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive – public consultation Consultation EU 'Have Your Say'	Implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive – public consultation	EU 'Have Your Say'	17 March 2026
Organic production Issue European Commission proposes to simplify organic rules, including on certification of operator groups Consultation World Trade Organization TBT	European Commission proposes to simplify organic rules, including on certification of operator groups	World Trade Organization TBT	22 March 2026

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