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European Commission Clarifies Equivalence And Labelling For Category 1 NGT Plants
In May 2026 the European Commission answered an MEP question by confirming the scientific basis and regulatory safeguards for treating certain “category 1” plants obtained by new genomic techniques as equivalent to conventional plants under the draft NGT regulation. For companies in seeds, crops, and food and feed, this clarifies that these NGT varieties would be exempt from additional GMO risk assessment but remain subject to conventional‑plant rules, a monitoring programme, and public register and seed‑labelling transparency, informing how they design future breeding and segregation strategies.
European UnionEU AGRI Committee To Debate Regulatory Harmonisation in the Hemp Sector
In early May 2026, the European Parliament's agriculture committee will debate regulatory harmonisation for the EU hemp sector, focusing on divergent national rules on using all parts of the plant and related Common Market Organisation reform aspects. This signals growing political momentum to remove legal uncertainty that constrains hemp's role in the EU bioeconomy and could shape future CAP and market-access rules for hemp-derived products.
European UnionEuropean Commission Overview Report Identifies Gaps in Farmed Fish Welfare Controls Across the EU and Norway
In April 2026 the European Commission published a major overview report showing farmed fish welfare in the EU and Norway remains patchy, with weak species-specific rules and limited official controls. While not itself binding, this assessment signals growing pressure for harmonised welfare standards, systematic inspections, and clearer indicators that aquaculture producers and retailers will increasingly be expected to meet.
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NorwayEU JRC Publishes Study On Organic Transition In EU Agriculture
The EU Joint Research Centre has published a study validating that transitioning to organic farming significantly reduces chemical input use while maintaining or improving farm profitability. These findings provide the technical justification for future EU policy shifts toward stricter pesticide and fertilizer restrictions and performance-based agricultural subsidies.
European UnionEU Commission Analyses Non-Authorised Pesticide Substances in Organic Products Under Regulation (EU) 2018/848
The European Commission has published an analysis of Member State investigations into pesticide contamination within organic supply chains. Companies must strengthen traceability and precautionary measures as one-third of contamination cases now lead to the immediate loss of organic market access.
European UnionEU Commission Report on Article 29 of the Organic Production Regulation
The European Commission has released a report evaluating how Member States manage non-authorised substance detections in organic products under Regulation (EU) 2018/848. This review signals potential future harmonisation of enforcement protocols and contamination thresholds, requiring tighter supply chain monitoring to maintain organic certification and market access.
European UnionRomania ANF Installs Final Equipment for New Residue-Analysis Laboratories in Bacău, Slatina and Arad
Romania is significantly expanding its national pesticide residue monitoring capacity with three new laboratories scheduled to become operational for the upcoming agricultural season. This infrastructure investment signals a shift toward more rigorous market surveillance and increased frequency of phytosanitary enforcement for plant-based products.
RomaniaEU EFSA Opens Peer Review of Pesticide Active Substance Tri-allate
EFSA has launched the peer review for the renewal of the herbicide Tri-allate following the submission of the assessment report in March 2026. This evaluation is a critical milestone that will dictate future market access and potential use restrictions for Tri-allate-based products in the EU.
European UnionNorway (Mattilsynet) Opens Electronic Plant Protection Record‑Keeping API From 1 May 2026
Norway will launch a mandatory electronic pesticide record-keeping API in May 2026 to implement harmonized EU reporting requirements for professional users. Businesses must ensure digital systems align with new data models to maintain compliance and meet increasing transparency and traceability standards across the agricultural supply chain.
NorwayEU Commission Adopts Regulation 2026/742 Updating MRLs for Cyflufenamid, Fenazaquin and Nicotine
The European Union has updated maximum residue levels for cyflufenamid, fenazaquin, and nicotine in food and feed products, with new limits taking effect on April 20, 2026. Operators must ensure immediate supply chain compliance with these revised thresholds while preparing for significant nicotine residue reviews scheduled for 2029 and 2030.
European UnionEuropean Commission Replies to National Parliaments and Confirms Forthcoming EU Plant-Based Protein Action Plan
The European Commission will publish a comprehensive EU plant-based protein action plan by mid-2026 to reduce import dependencies and enhance food security. Agri-food operators should prepare for a strategic shift toward localized protein sourcing and potential new standards for alternative protein labeling and sustainability.
European UnionCalabria Region Confirms Emergency Derogation for Plant‑Protection Product CLOSER (Sulfoxaflor) on Citrus and Stone Fruit
Calabria has granted an emergency authorization for the pesticide sulfoxaflor on citrus and stone fruits through July 2026. Businesses sourcing from this region must ensure agricultural practices align with this temporary window to manage residue risks and maintain market access.
ItalyIT_78EU/EFSA Registers Intake Application for Allyl Isothiocyanate as New PPP Active Substance
EFSA has initiated the formal risk assessment of allyl isothiocyanate following a March 2026 application for its approval as a new active substance in plant protection products. This signals a potential expansion of the EU pesticide portfolio and requires stakeholders to monitor the evaluation for future market access and substitution opportunities.
European UnionEU Commission Confirms Siltac Is a Plant Protection Product Requiring Authorisation Under Regulation 1107/2009
The European Commission confirmed that siloxane-based insect control products acting via physical mechanisms are classified as Plant Protection Products under Regulation 1107/2009. Manufacturers must now secure formal pesticide authorizations to maintain market access, ending the use of non-PPP regulatory pathways for these substances.
European UnionSweden: New Spray-Log Documentation Rules and 2027 Digital-Only Requirement for Professional Plant Protection Products
Sweden is mandating expanded record-keeping for professional plant protection product use from 2026, with a transition to digital-only documentation by 2027. Professional users must modernize data management systems to ensure compliance with stricter traceability and sustainable use reporting standards.
SwedenEU Commission Regulation Amending Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on MRLs for Certain Substances
The European Commission moved in March 2026 to exempt five substances, including magnesium hydroxide and grape seed extract, from pesticide residue limit requirements. This inclusion in Annex IV reduces compliance costs and simplifies market access for food and feed operators by removing residue monitoring obligations for these low-risk substances.
European UnionEU Commission Proposes Amendments to Maximum Levels of 3‑MCPD and Glycidyl Esters in Certain Foods
The European Commission has proposed stricter maximum levels for 3-MCPD and glycidyl esters in baby foods and vegetable oils, with a planned application date of January 1, 2027. Food manufacturers and oil refiners must prepare for tighter analytical compliance and potential reformulation to meet new safety thresholds for sensitive consumer categories.
European UnionEU Council Presidency Suggests Amendments to Organic Production Regulation on Imports, Logo Use and Certification
The EU is proposing to extend organic trade equivalence for third countries through 2036 and update labeling requirements for products containing imported ingredients. This development will simplify certification for small-scale operators and provide greater operational flexibility regarding cleaning agents used in processing and storage facilities.
European UnionEU DG AGRI Convenes Joint Livestock Meeting on Feed Circularity and Feed Additives
The European Commission is initiating high-level discussions to accelerate feed circularity and streamline market access for innovative feed additives. This signals a policy shift toward reducing import dependencies and lowering regulatory barriers for sustainable livestock input technologies.
European UnionEU Commission Revokes Authorisation for GM Maize MON 87419 and Repeals Decision (EU) 2023/2134
The European Commission has revoked the market authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 87419, repealing its previous 2023 approval. Businesses must immediately audit supply chains to remove affected products and mitigate the risk of non-compliance and potential enforcement actions.
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