Publications
Brazil: EU Audit on Antimicrobial Requirements for Honey
The EU Commission has published the final report of its audit of the Brazilian control system regarding the restrictions on the use of certain antimicrobials. The audit concludes that the system in place for honey and other apiculture products provides a sufficient...
Annual Report Eurofins 2025
Please find attached the annual honey market report published by Eurofins Food Integrity Control Services. The report provides an overview of authenticity, residue, contaminant and quality findings observed in honey samples analysed during 2025 and includes...
Bisphenol A (BPA): Guidance Correction on Repeat-Use Articles
A date in the Guidance Note on the implementation of the Bisphenol A (BPA) Regulation was incorrectly transposed and has now been corrected. Repeat-use final food contact articles may remain under the ownership of a business operator until 20 January 2029 (previous...
New MRL Discussion at SCoPAFF in September 2026
Several draft regulations concerning pesticide Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) relevant for honey are scheduled for a vote at the meeting of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (SCoPAFF) on 28-29 September 2026. The proposals include MRL increases,...
New Union Customs Code Published
The final version of the new Union Customs Code (UCC) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 19.09.2026. The final version of the new Union Customs Code (UCC) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 19.09.2026. The reform...
EU-India Free Trade Agreement
On 11.09.2026, the EU Commission submitted to the Council its proposals for the signature and conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India. According to the agreed tariff schedules, neither the European Union nor India envisage any...
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