European Union: FAIRS Country Report Annual

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   E42024-0031
This report provides an overview of EU food and feed legislation currently in force for the EU. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) staff reviewed and updated all sections of this annual report. Special attention should be given to the changes on wine labeling and new packaging requirements. For ongoing updates on developments in EU food and feed legislation, check the USEU FAS website at www.usda-eu.org.

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