COLEAD's Regulations and Standards Department recently hosted a briefing on Thursday 24 April on recent regulatory changes in the European Union that may affect the export of fruit, vegetables and flowers from ACP countries.
An important tool for anticipating future challenges
Covering the period January-March 2025, the Digest summarises new EU regulations and policy updates that are likely to affect the agri-food value chain. It is a valuable resource for all stakeholders involved in supporting the ACP horticultural sector, particularly in the areas of food safety, trade compliance and sustainability.
Working in the agri-food sector requires keeping abreast of legislative developments in Europe, as these can have a direct impact on market access, product quality and compliance requirements. This digest is designed to :
- support regulatory monitoring for technical teams and project managers
- raise awareness among local partners and beneficiaries
- gather feedback and questions from the field on new requirements
The digest includes:
- Actions required: immediate and forthcoming
- Significant reductions in MRLs: substances affected and export implications
- Food safety and plant health: new requirements
- Marketing standards: labelling, grading and quality requirements
- Customs and trade: new procedures
- Sustainability: Green Deal related measures, environmental traceability, etc.
- Policy outlook: medium term regulatory trends
The COLEAD Regulations and Standards team remains available to answer questions and provide further clarification as required. They can be reached at network@colead.link
This activity is supported by the AGRINFO programme, implemented by COLEAD and funded by the European Union (EU). This publication receives financial support from the European Union. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.