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Hemp demand and production is growing worldwide. This report reviews the regulatory framework and major consumption trends for hemp in the European Union.

EU’s cherry and peaches and nectarines production for MY2022/23 is anticipated to amount to just over 726,000 MT and 3.1 million MT, respectively. The favorable growing conditions in the main producing Member States support cherry production expansion, while in the case of peaches and nectarines, improved production levels in Greece, Italy, and France, have offset poor performance registered in Spain.

Changes in EU livestock policies led to a surge of beef and pork production in 2015. This year, production is expected to remain high.

The legal analysis on whether or not certain New Plant Breeding Techniques, known as NBTs, fall under the scope of the European GMO legislation is expected to be published soon.

The EU's new Dietetic Foods Regulation 609/2013, adopted in June 2013, becomes applicable on July 20, 2016.

This guide provides an overview of export health certificates needed for exporting plants, animals, foods and other animal origin products to the European Union.