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The European Union’s (EU) complex and lengthy policy framework for biotechnology creates a challenging environment for research and limits access to innovative tools for EU farmers.

On December 14, 2020, the European Commission published Commission Implementing Regulation 2020/2087 concerning the non-renewal of the active substance, mancozeb, in the Official Journal.

On December 14, 2020, the European Commission launched a public consultation on possible revisions to the European Union (EU) feed additives legislation.

On December 18, 2020, the European Commission published a roadmap outlining its intention to review the EU rules for food contact materials.

In MY 2020/21, EU citrus production is projected to grow 7.5 percent compared to previous season to 11.4 MMT.

The European Union follows a complex, rolling system of review for use of active ingredients and Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in food.

On December 4, 2020, the European Commission published a roadmap outlining its intention to develop a contingency plan for ensuring food supply and food security in the EU in times of crises.

On December 3, 2020, the EU published the Agreement between the EU and China on geographical indications (GIs) in its Official Journal.

In January 2019, the European Commission decided to classify extracts of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa L. and derived products containing cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD) oil...

The European Commission's Work Program for 2017 does not contain any specific legislative initiatives in the field of agriculture.

This report provides an overview of EU food and feed legislation currently in force.

The EU remains the world's largest wine producer despite lower production levels in 2016 compared to 2015. U.S. exporters should be aware that specific wine labeling rules...