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Attaché Report (GAIN)

European Union: EU Green Deal - January 2021 Update

This quarterly report covers October through December 2020 and provides details on the status of the EU Green Deal objectives and strategies including...
On December 23, 2020, the European Commission published a roadmap outlining its intention to revise the Food Information to Consumers Regulation as part of its Farm to Fork Strategy.
On January 5, 2021, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the establishment of a list of composite products that are exempt from border checks when the public and...
On January 1, 2021, Portugal took over the Council of the EU rotating presidency. This report provides an overview of the Presidency’s priorities for the next six months.
International Agricultural Trade Report

EU-MERCOSUR Trade Agreement: A Preliminary Analysis

On June 28, 2019, the European Union became the first major partner to strike a trade agreement with the Southern Common Market (or MERCOSUR) countries of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
On December 18, 2020, the European Commission published a Regulation eliminating EU customs duties for fresh and frozen lobsters from August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2025.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

European Union: Agricultural Biotechnology Annual

The European Union’s (EU) complex and lengthy policy framework for biotechnology creates a challenging environment for research and limits access to innovative tools for EU farmers.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

European Union: Mancozeb Non-Renewal and MRL Review

On December 14, 2020, the European Commission published Commission Implementing Regulation 2020/2087 concerning the non-renewal of the active substance, mancozeb, in the Official Journal.
On December 14, 2020, the European Commission launched a public consultation on possible revisions to the European Union (EU) feed additives legislation.
On December 18, 2020, the European Commission published a roadmap outlining its intention to review the EU rules for food contact materials.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

European Union: Citrus Annual

In MY 2020/21, EU citrus production is projected to grow 7.5 percent compared to previous season to 11.4 MMT.
The European Union follows a complex, rolling system of review for use of active ingredients and Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in food.