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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.

All presentation slides in the attachment. The Management Committee and F.E.E.D.M. office thank all F.E.E.D.M. members for their participation.

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...

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.

Applies exclusively to official controls. Effective from 1 January 2027.                                                        ...

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.

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....