Food and Feed Omnibus

EU Council Presidency Compromise on Directive Amending Food and Feed Safety Rules in Directives 98/58/EC and 2009/128/EC

The EU Council Presidency has advanced a compromise text to consolidate food and feed safety rules, including the repeal of legacy migration testing directives for plastic food-contact materials. This shift toward a simplified framework signals a tightening of safety standards that will require businesses to update compliance testing and risk assessments for food-contact articles and pesticide use.

29 Mar 2026, 17:48eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Presidency Circulates Compromise Text On Food And Feed Safety Omnibus Proposal

The EU Council is advancing a major "Omnibus" proposal to streamline and update safety requirements across ten core food, feed, and chemical regulations, including those for pesticides and biocides. This initiative signals a move toward more harmonized enforcement and administrative simplification, requiring businesses to monitor potential shifts in compliance obligations across the agricultural and chemical supply chains.

29 Mar 2026, 17:42eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU DG AGRI Convenes Joint Livestock Meeting on Feed Circularity and Feed Additives

EU DG AGRI is convening a high-level meeting on April 29, 2026, to address feed circularity and regulatory hurdles for innovative feed additives. This signals a policy push toward strategic autonomy in feed supply chains and potential streamlining of market access for sustainable agricultural inputs.

29 Mar 2026, 17:30ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Expert Group Meeting Reviews Biocidal Products Regulation Implementation, ED Guidance And Microplastics Restriction

EU regulators have formalised updates to Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) implementation, targeting stricter IUCLID dossier formats and the integration of REACH microplastics restrictions into product authorisations. Companies must prepare for mandatory dossier resubmissions starting July 2026 and assess the strategic impact of new endocrine disruptor guidance on active substance renewals and product compliance.

28 Mar 2026, 18:48health.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands LVVN Committee Holds Roundtable on EU Food and Feed Safety Simplification Package (Plant Protection Products)

The Dutch Parliament is scrutinizing the EU Food and Feed Safety Simplification Package, focusing on streamlined authorizations for plant protection products, biocides, and feed additives. Businesses should prepare for potential shifts in market access timelines and residue enforcement as the EU moves toward faster biocontrol approvals and digital labeling.

27 Mar 2026, 07:56tweedekamer.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

EU PAFF Committee Supports Revoking GM Maize MON 87403/87419 And Sends Soybean MON 94637 Authorisation To Appeal Committee

The EU PAFF Committee has endorsed the revocation of authorisations for two GM maize events and referred the approval of GM soybean MON 94637 to the Appeal Committee. These developments necessitate supply chain adjustments for upcoming market withdrawals and highlight the persistent regulatory deadlock facing new biotech traits in the EU.

27 Mar 2026, 07:45food.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Confirms Targeted Omnibus Amendments To Feed Additives Regulation 1831/2003

The European Commission is streamlining the Feed Additives Regulation by removing the 10-year renewal requirement for most substances and introducing digital labeling options. This transition to an "omnibus" amendment approach offers immediate administrative relief and lower compliance overhead, signaling a pragmatic focus on industry competitiveness over radical structural reform.

26 Mar 2026, 19:11europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Details Approval Status for Bixlozone and Cinmethylin and Plans for Renewal Reform

The European Commission has confirmed imminent approval decisions for the herbicides bixlozone and cinmethylin while proposing a shift toward a more agile, risk-based renewal system for plant protection products. This transition aims to accelerate market access for new active substances and biocontrols by reducing administrative burdens, signaling a long-term policy shift toward faster innovation cycles.

26 Mar 2026, 11:36europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Clarifies Spirotetramat Approval Expiry and Emergency Authorisations

The European Commission has confirmed the expiry of spirotetramat's EU approval, limiting its future use to strictly controlled 120-day emergency authorisations. This underscores the shift toward biocontrol solutions, with the EU prioritizing streamlined market access for safer alternatives to replace phased-out conventional pesticides.

26 Mar 2026, 11:36europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU NGOs Launch 'For Health, Bees and Farmers' Campaign Against Weaker Pesticide Rules

EU NGOs have launched a campaign to block the Food and Feed Safety Omnibus proposal, claiming it weakens pesticide authorization standards. This advocacy pressure may lead to more stringent amendments, potentially jeopardizing the European Commission's efforts to simplify chemical approvals and extend substance authorizations.

18 Mar 2026, 16:58pan-europe.infoEuropean Union

EFSA Podcast Outlines Plans To Speed Up Food Risk Assessment and Use AI Tools

EFSA is prioritizing the acceleration of food risk assessments through AI integration and enhanced collaboration with national authorities to clear a two-year backlog. This strategic shift signals faster regulatory turnaround times and a more agile EU safety evaluation process for food-contact materials and ingredients.

14 Mar 2026, 08:29efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Reviews Vision For Agriculture And Food, Highlighting Upcoming Pesticide MRL And Import Control Measures

The European Commission has confirmed a 2026 timeline to reduce residue limits (MRLs) for carbendazim, benomyl, and thiophanate-methyl to technical zero, effectively banning imports containing these substances. This marks a significant move toward regulatory reciprocity, requiring global supply chains to align with EU pesticide bans to maintain market access and prepare for stricter import-control audits.

14 Mar 2026, 07:47data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EFSA Launches Second Call for Stakeholder Community on Applications for Food and Feed Products

EFSA is inviting stakeholders to join its community on food and feed applications, with expressions of interest due by 30 April 2026. Engaging in this forum allows businesses to shape the procedural and digital frameworks governing EU market access for regulated products.

12 Mar 2026, 12:41efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Parliament Submits Written Questions On EU Food And Feed Safety Omnibus Proposal

The Dutch Parliament has formally challenged the EU’s Food and Feed Safety Omnibus proposal, questioning plans to replace periodic pesticide re-approvals with indefinite authorizations starting in 2027. This signals significant political resistance to regulatory simplification that could weaken environmental protections, suggesting businesses should prepare for continued scrutiny of high-risk substances like PFAS and glyphosate.

11 Mar 2026, 17:30zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

EU Council Cyprus Presidency Presents Simplification Priorities Including Chemicals Omnibus

The Cyprus Presidency has prioritized the advancement of several "omnibus" simplification packages, with the Chemicals Omnibus expected to reach interinstitutional negotiations by mid-2026. This signals an accelerated timeline for regulatory streamlining, requiring businesses to monitor potential shifts in compliance and reporting obligations across multiple sectors.

9 Mar 2026, 18:40data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Reports on EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council Meeting, Highlighting Pesticide and Food/Feed Safety Discussions

The European Commission plans to revise the Unfair Trading Practices Directive by Q4 2026 while advancing the 'Omnibus' food and feed safety package. This signals a shift toward stricter supply chain cost transparency and tighter regulatory controls on treated seeds and pesticide active substances.

9 Mar 2026, 18:16open.overheid.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

EU Commission Answer Sets Out Agriculture Policy on NGTs, Biocontrol Plant Protection Products and Pesticide Imports

The European Commission has advanced the New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) regulation and a "Food and Feed Safety" simplification package to streamline biocontrol approvals and safety rules. This signals a strategic shift toward faster market entry for sustainable agricultural inputs while preparing for stricter import standards on hazardous pesticide residues.

9 Mar 2026, 14:40europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Coreper II To Agree Mandate On BPR Data-Protection Extension (Omnibus X)

EU Council is set to approve a mandate extending data protection for certain biocidal active substances until 31 December 2030. This extension safeguards regulatory data investments and maintains market exclusivity for data owners as the BPR review programme continues.

9 Mar 2026, 14:23data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Prepares Negotiation Mandate on Extension of Data Protection for Existing Biocidal Active Substances (Omnibus X)

The EU Council is advancing a proposal to extend data protection for existing biocidal active substances until 31 December 2030 to account for review programme delays. This move preserves proprietary data rights for original applicants, maintaining market entry barriers for generic competitors while regulatory assessments continue.

9 Mar 2026, 14:22data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

Italy: NGOs Issue Joint Letter Opposing EU Food And Feed Safety Omnibus Proposal

Italian NGOs have formally urged the government to reject the EU's proposed "Food and Feed Safety Omnibus" regulation, citing concerns over pesticide deregulation and weakened safety standards. This opposition signals a contentious legislative path for the proposal, which could result in stricter controls on active substance approvals and import tolerances to maintain market access.

27 Feb 2026, 16:25sanitainformazione.itEuropean UnionItaly