Publications
Trade Liberalisation Measures for Armenia
On 02.09.2026, the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA) is expected to vote on the EU Commission proposal to introduce temporary trade liberalisation measures for Armenian products, including natural honey.
Developments on MRLs for Honey
Update on recently published Regulations, assessments by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and draft maximum residue levels (MRLs) affecting honey and other apiculture products.
New Zealand: New Health Certificate for Animal Products
The EU-Commission has adopted Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1936 introducing a new model health certificate for consignments of live animals and animal products from New Zealand. The new certificate includes, inter alia, attestations relating to the use of...
Mercosur Domestic Advisory Group (DAG)
SACAR has been selected as a member of the Mercosur Domestic Advisory Group (DAG) and will be able to raise implementation issues relating to the EU-Mercosur Agreement within this framework.
Agri-Food Fraud Suspicions – May and June 2026
The European Commission reports several honey-related fraud suspicions in its monthly agri-food fraud monitoring reports for May and June 2026.
Antimicrobial Attestation in Health Certificates
Commission corrigenda clarify that the antimicrobial attestation introduced by Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/399 and (EU) 2024/2020 applies only to consignments both certified and entering the EU from 3 September 2026.
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