Protection of Origin Labelling for Western Sahara Produce

by name voted on 26.11.2025

Summary

This motion objects to a new EU regulation regarding how fruit and vegetables from Western Sahara are labeled, arguing it could mislead consumers.

10 26.11.2025

Resolution

trade

justice

agri-foodstuffs

international relations

Key points

The motion objects to the Commission's proposed changes regarding origin labeling for fruit and vegetables from Western Sahara.
It highlights that the Court of Justice has clarified that Western Sahara is a separate territory and customs area from Morocco.
The motion argues that the proposed rules could violate EU laws that prohibit misleading food information to consumers.
The resolution warns that allowing regional names instead of the country name sets a dangerous precedent for consumer protection.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

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Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 16 October 2025 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 as regards origin labelling for fruit and vegetables originating in the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 16 October 2025 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429 as regards origin labelling for fruit and vegetables originating in the non-self-governing territory of Western Sahara

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