Leak: Draft Commission farm vision promises tough trade rules on pesticides, livestock
A draft of the Commission’s vision for the EU agri-food sector strikes a tough stance on food trade and vows to impose stricter standards on third countries when it comes to pesticides and animal welfare.
In 2025, the EU executive wants to present an ambitious plan to strengthen reciprocity in production standards, according to a draft roadmap for the EU and food set to be unveiled on 19 February and seen by Euractiv.
“The Commission will pursue, in line with international rules, a stronger alignment of production standards applied to imported products, notably on pesticides and animal welfare,” the text reads.
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