Food and Feed Omnibus

EU Parliament ENVI–AGRI Committees Discuss Commission Food And Feed Safety Omnibus Package

On 5 May 2026 the European Commission presented its Food and Feed Safety Omnibus simplification package to the Parliament’s ENVI and AGRI committees, moving the December 2025 proposals into the parliamentary phase. This hearing signals that major changes to EU pesticide, biocides, food and feed safety, residue and official‑control rules are progressing, so agri‑food and crop‑protection businesses should start planning for streamlined but potentially tighter authorisation and import‑residue regimes.

21 May 2026, 06:39europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Parliament Committee Raises PFAS and Pesticide Concerns in Written Food Safety Consultation

On 18 May 2026, the Dutch parliamentary health committee submitted extensive written questions to the government on food safety, pressing for stronger action on PFAS, pesticides including glyphosate, contamination incidents and enforcement capacity. This signals growing cross-party pressure for tighter national and EU-level controls on harmful substances in food, more resources for NVWA and import checks, and potentially stricter future rules on PFAS, crop protection products and related food safety legislation.

20 May 2026, 07:05zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Netherlands Parliament Seeks Independent Assessment of Capacity and Cost Impacts of EU Food and Feed Safety Omnibus Proposal

Dutch MPs have tabled a motion asking the government to commission an independent estimate of the staffing needs and budget impact for the Netherlands arising from the EU Food and Feed Safety simplification Omnibus proposal before Parliament takes a final decision. This highlights persistent concern that the Omnibus package may not resolve existing delays and workload in substance (re)assessment and could require additional national capacity and funding, influencing Dutch negotiating positions and implementation planning.

14 May 2026, 19:01zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

EU Council Presidency Circulates Fourth Compromise Text on Directive Amending Directives 98/58/EC and 2009/128/EC

The EU Council presidency has issued a fourth compromise text for a food and feed safety omnibus Directive that would adjust pesticide rules to allow tightly controlled drone spraying, streamline animal‑welfare record‑keeping, and repeal legacy plastic food‑contact testing directives. If adopted broadly as drafted, it would open new pathways for authorised drone-based pesticide applications, reduce farm reporting overlaps, and consolidate plastic food‑contact compliance, so operators and manufacturers should track how the final timelines, drone conditions, and low‑risk product flexibilities are settled in negotiations.

9 May 2026, 12:04eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands Rli Advises Urgent Measures To Secure Future Drinking Water Supply

The Dutch Council for the Environment and Infrastructure has issued an April 2026 advisory calling for accelerated implementation of EU water-quality obligations and structural reforms to secure long-term drinking water supply in the Netherlands. Vewin is using this to push for stricter controls on PFAS and pesticides and to resist EU proposals that could weaken Water Framework Directive protections, signalling possible future tightening of source-water and pollution controls for utilities and upstream industries.

5 May 2026, 07:21rli.nlNetherlandsEuropean Union

EU Council: Sweden Sets Out Position on Omnibus X Pesticides Reforms (Cluster B)

In March 2026 Sweden submitted detailed comments to the Council on the EU’s Omnibus X food and feed safety package (Cluster B), advocating a more cautious approach to drone spraying, biocontrol definitions, grace periods, and data rules in the pesticides and MRL framework. If Sweden’s positions are reflected in the final legislation, the Omnibus reforms would lean toward stricter controls on hazardous and imported pesticides, narrower eligibility for simplified treatment of biocontrol products, and fewer loopholes in active-substance approvals and plant protection product authorisations.

28 Apr 2026, 19:49data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Clarifies Proposed PPP Targeted Reassessments and PFAS Renewal Timeline

In April 2026 the European Commission used an EP written-question reply to confirm that its Food and Feed Safety Omnibus proposal would replace periodic PPP active-substance renewals with targeted reassessments triggered by new science, without weakening the strict approval criteria in Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. This clarifies that PFAS and other PPP active substances will continue to face stringent EU review, with most PFAS approvals already under reassessment and a further renewal application due in April 2026, so companies should plan for earlier evidence updates rather than relying on delayed renewals.

28 Apr 2026, 16:23europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Presidency Steering Note on Omnibus X Pesticides Options for 6 March 2026 AGS Meeting

The Council of the EU Presidency has issued a steering note for the 6 March 2026 Antici Group on Simplification meeting outlining Member State options on key pesticide-related elements of the Omnibus X food and feed safety package, including timelines for delegated acts, biocontrol definitions, tacit approvals, record-keeping and the possible use of LOQ-based maximum residue levels for certain hazardous non-approved substances. The choices taken here could significantly reshape plant protection product approval cycles, market access pathways for low-risk and biocontrol products, farmers’ administrative burdens, and trade-exposed MRL settings, so agri-chemical and food businesses should track how Council negotiations resolve these options and stress-test portfolios and compliance plans accordingly.

23 Apr 2026, 14:14data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

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

The EU Council has advanced a compromise text to streamline food and feed safety regulations and repeal legacy migration testing rules for plastic food-contact materials. This move toward a consolidated framework signals a shift in compliance requirements that will require updated risk assessments and testing protocols for food-contact articles.

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 safety and administrative requirements across ten core food, feed, and chemical regulations. This initiative signals a shift toward harmonized enforcement and simplified procedures, requiring businesses to prepare for updated compliance obligations across 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

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.

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 biocides implementation, including stricter IUCLID dossier requirements and the integration of REACH microplastics restrictions into product authorisations. Businesses should anticipate mandatory dossier resubmissions from mid-2026 and audit product compositions to ensure compliance with evolving chemical safety and labeling standards.

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 reviewing the EU Food and Feed Safety Simplification Package to streamline authorizations for plant protection products, biocides, and feed additives. This initiative signals a shift toward accelerated market access for biocontrol solutions and modernized compliance through digital labeling and stricter residue enforcement.

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 market withdrawal of two GM maize traits and referred the approval of a new GM soybean to the Appeal Committee following a regulatory deadlock. Companies should prepare for the formal revocation of maize authorisations and anticipate continued political uncertainty for new biotech approvals in the European market.

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 ten-year renewal requirement for most substances and introducing digital labeling options. This shift toward administrative simplification reduces long-term compliance overhead and signals a pragmatic regulatory 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 is advancing the approval of new herbicidal active substances while proposing a fundamental shift toward a more agile, risk-based renewal system for plant protection products. This transition aims to accelerate market access for innovative and biocontrol solutions by streamlining administrative procedures and prioritizing evaluation resources.

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, restricting its use to time-limited emergency authorisations granted by Member States. This transition signals a permanent shift away from conventional insecticides toward biocontrol alternatives, requiring producers to pivot toward integrated pest management strategies.

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 major advocacy campaign to block the Food and Feed Safety Omnibus proposal, citing concerns over weakened pesticide authorization standards. This organized opposition increases the risk of legislative delays or more restrictive amendments that could counter the European Commission's efforts to simplify chemical approvals.

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

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

EFSA is deploying AI tools and a decentralized collaboration model to accelerate food risk assessments and clear a two-year backlog. This strategic shift points toward reduced regulatory lead times and more responsive safety evaluations for food-contact substances 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 is advancing a 2026 mandate to eliminate residue limits for specific hazardous pesticides, effectively banning imports of treated products. This move signals a broader shift toward regulatory reciprocity that will require global supply chains to align with EU chemical standards to maintain market access.

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