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Simplification of Food and Feed Safety Requirements

Summary

This proposal aims to simplify EU food and feed safety rules by speeding up the approval of eco-friendly biocontrol substances, supporting farmers with better access to plant protection products, and reducing paperwork for small businesses.
10 19.06.2026
Other
environment
agri-foodstuffs
administrative reform
public administration
business and competition
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • Prioritizing the assessment and approval of biocontrol and low-risk substances to support sustainable agriculture.
  • Implementing a strict maximum timeline of 18 months for the evaluation of applications for new active substances.
  • Extending grace periods for the sale and use of products after a decision to withdraw or not renew their authorization has been made.
  • Creating a distinct regulatory category for nursery production to account for its unique biological and technical needs.
Documents (PDFs)
DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 1829/2003, (EC) No 1831/2003, (EC) No 852/2004, (EC) No 853/2004, (EC) No 396/2005, (EC) No 1099/2009, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) No 528/2012, (EU) 2017/625 as regards the simplification and strengthening of food and feed safety requirements
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