European Union: European Commission Prepares Report on the Feasibility of Applying EU Health and Environmental Standards to Imports of Agricultural and Food Products

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   E42022-0010

On February 16, 2022, the European Commission launched a four-week call for evidence on an upcoming report that will assess the rationale and legal feasibility of applying EU health and environmental standards to imported agricultural and agri-food products such as animal welfare standards, processes, and production methods. Stakeholders have until March 16, 2022, to comment.

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