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MERCOSUR Update – tariff quota for honey

MERCOSUR Update – tariff quota for honey

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...

Your input: ECHA consultation on the PFAS restriction procedure

Your input: ECHA consultation on the PFAS restriction procedure

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...

Protected designation of origin (PDO) honey

Protected designation of origin (PDO) honey

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.

New MRLs for Honey

New MRLs for Honey

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.

MERCOSUR: Publication of TRQ and Origin Certificate Templates

MERCOSUR: Publication of TRQ and Origin Certificate Templates

The European Commission has published the templates for the MERCOSUR Quota Authorisation Certificate required for honey imported under the EU tariff rate quota (TRQ), as well as the transitional Origin Certificate that will be accepted for up to three years after the...

MERCOSUR: Provisional application from 01st of May 2026

MERCOSUR: Provisional application from 01st of May 2026

Provisional application of the Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) from 01st of May 2026 between the European Union and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The F.E.E.D.M. Office has received the following replies from the Commission.

EU – US trade conflict: Additional tariffs on US honey possible

EU – US trade conflict: Additional tariffs on US honey possible

As of 12th of March 2025, the United States applies a 25 % tariff on imports of EU steel and aluminium. The EU is planning to react with counter tariffs of various products amongst others honey, starting with 1st of April and fully applying on 13th of April 2025....

Technical Working Group: New member

Technical Working Group: New member

Ms Sandra Benítez from Honeygreen SAU (member of ASEMIEL-ANIMPA) joined the Technical Working Group (TWG) after application and internal voting of the TWG members. If further F.E.E.D.M. members want to join the TWG, please send your application to the office.

CDG: Minutes of meeting on 12th of March 2025

CDG: Minutes of meeting on 12th of March 2025

F.E.E.D.M. participated with one on-site participant, four active online participants and several inactive online participants in the Civil Dialogue Group (CDG) meeting. Main topics of the agenda were the honey market overview, the Honey Platform as well as the JRC...