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National Polish Maximum Residue Levels for Carbendazim, Benomyl and Thiophanate‑methyl for honey – valid from 04 June 2026 for one year.

EU removes Brazil from approved list due to antimicrobial growth‑promoter use – honey included. F.E.E.D.M. has sent letters to DG SANTE and the Brazilian Mission for clarification and asked DG SANTE for an exemption or differentiated treatment for honey.

Please find the annual report about important honey-related analytical topics in the attachment.

EU Council endorses the trade agreement with Mexico. Concerns the tariff rate quota (TRQ) for honey.

As of 3 September 2026, new requirements under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/905 will enter into force for the export of animal‑derived food products to the European Union. These changes affect numerous product categories across the entire animal‑based value chain....

Information on BPA‑free drum coating requirements and attached letter for third‑country suppliers.

A residue of Semicarbazide (SEM) has been detected in honey from Ukraine in a company’s own check. The notifying country was France. The risk decision is “potentially serious”.

The attached letter dated 30 April 2026 contains the European Commission’s response to F.E.E.D.M.’s request for clarification regarding the transitional provisions for BPA‑lined drums under Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/3190.

On 29 April 2026, the European Commission adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/996, amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2020/761 and (EU) 2020/1988. These amendments concern the creation, modification, and management of specific tariff quotas...

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is currently conducting a consultation on the SEAC opinion within the PFAS restriction procedure, in which companies may participate until 25 May 2026. The focus lies on the socio‑economic impacts of a PFAS restriction as well as...

Publication of the approved standard amendment of the protected designation of origin (PDO) 'Miele della Lunigiana' in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications.

Commission Regulations and WTO notifications introducing new maximum residue levels (MRLs) and residue definitions for acetamiprid, copper compounds, alpha‑cypermethrin and cypermethrin affecting honey and other apiculture products.