Unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain
The Directive on unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain sets minimum rules that aim at improving the protection of farmers and small and medium sized suppliers in the agricultural and food supply chain. This evaluation will assess the degree to which it achieved its objectives with respect to the first years of implementation.
School fruit, vegetables and milk scheme
The EU school scheme supports the supply of fruit, vegetables, milk and certain milk products to schoolchildren (from nursery to secondary school) together with educational activities teaching them about healthy eating habits. This initiative sets out the conditions under which national authorities can grant advance payments to those applying for aid as of the 2023/2024 school year. In doing so, it helps ensure the sound management of EU funds.
Organic production - amended list of authorised products & substances
This initiative is to amend the list of products and substances that may be used in organic production. This list is revised regularly, in accordance with legal requirements.
Imports of organic products - amended requirements for control bodies
This initiative concerns products originating in non-EU countries and certified as organic intended for sale in the EU, for which the EU’s rules are set out in Regulation 2018/848. It amends certain procedural requirements for the recognition and supervision of control bodies and control authorities responsible for certifying operators in non-EU countries. The proposed changes aim to ensure a smooth transition to the new rules and avert possible risks of trade disruptions.
Organic production – amended list of authorised products & substance
This initiative is to amend the list of products and substances that may be used in organic production. This list is revised regularly, in accordance with legal requirements.
Olive oil marketing standards – revision
This initiative aims to bring EU olive oil marketing standards into line with the recently adopted changes to the International Olive Council Trade Standard for olive oils and olive pomace oils. It is relevant for all categories of olive oil.
Evaluation of the Consumer Programme
The Consumer Programme 2014-2020 contributes to protecting health, safety, legal and economic interests of consumers. The actions implemented aim to support the objectives of the consumer protection where they cannot be sufficiently achieved by the MSs, due to the cross-border nature of the issues involved. The ex post evaluation aims to assess the performance of the Programme, including effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, coherence and EU added value of the actions funded by the programme.
Adaptation of the rules for geographical indications in the wine sector
Following the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2021/2117, it is necessary to adapt some rules on geographical indications in the wine sector.
Indication of wine ingredients and adaptation of the rules for geographical indications in the wine sector
Following the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2021/2117, it is necessary to adopt rules for the indication and designation of ingredients for wine and to amend some rules on geographical indications in the wine sector.
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