EU: Organic Imports
The European Commission notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of a draft Commission Delegated Regulation on official controls on consignments of organic products and in-conversion products intended for import into the EU, and on the certificate of inspection.
This draft regulation sets out the rules for the certificate of inspection and the official controls to be carried out by Member States. In addition, the draft establishes the information that must be provided in the event that consignments are found to be non-compliant. The notification can be found here.
In addition, the European Commission also notified the WTO of a draft Commission Implementing Regulation laying down rules on documents and notifications required for organic and in-conversion products intended for import into the EU.
This draft sets the rules for specific operators in respect to the entry and the release for free circulation into the EU of organic products originating in third countries. This act complements the draft mentioned above. The notification can be found here.
The final date for comments is August 15. The proposed date of adoption is September 2021 and the provisions will apply from January 1, 2022.
This draft regulation sets out the rules for the certificate of inspection and the official controls to be carried out by Member States. In addition, the draft establishes the information that must be provided in the event that consignments are found to be non-compliant. The notification can be found here.
In addition, the European Commission also notified the WTO of a draft Commission Implementing Regulation laying down rules on documents and notifications required for organic and in-conversion products intended for import into the EU.
This draft sets the rules for specific operators in respect to the entry and the release for free circulation into the EU of organic products originating in third countries. This act complements the draft mentioned above. The notification can be found here.
The final date for comments is August 15. The proposed date of adoption is September 2021 and the provisions will apply from January 1, 2022.
EU: Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste
On June 22, the European Commission launched a public call for applications for private sector organizations with expertise and proven track record in food waste prevention to join the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste for its second mandate (2022-2026).
The Platform will contribute to key deliverables foreseen by the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy, such as the future Commission proposals to establish legally binding targets to reduce food waste across the EU and the revision of EU date marking rules.
The deadline for sending applications is July 23, 2021.
See the news here.
The Platform will contribute to key deliverables foreseen by the EU’s Farm to Fork Strategy, such as the future Commission proposals to establish legally binding targets to reduce food waste across the EU and the revision of EU date marking rules.
The deadline for sending applications is July 23, 2021.
See the news here.
EU: Open Dialogue on Sustainability Food Systems
The European Commission is organizing an online dialogue with Europeans on July 12-13, 2021, to prepare inputs for the United Nations Secretary-General’s Food Systems Summit, which will take place in September 2021.
The topics for the discussion will be the following:
The topics for the discussion will be the following:
- Green claims and sustainable food labeling
- Sustainable production
- Sustainable and healthy diet
- Prevention and reduction of food waste
- Antimicrobial resistance
See the news here.