Business organisations welcome pragmatic approach of CPC authorities on legacy (old) stocks to avoid unnecessary waste and disproportionate costs
JOINT STATEMENT ON LEGACY STOCKS UNDER THE EMPOWERING CONSUMERS FOR THE GREEN TRANSITION DIRECTIVE
OPTA Europe reaction to Commission Report on the Implementation of Art 29 of Regulation (EU) 2018/48
The Commission’s long-awaited report on the implementation of Article 29 was published on 31 March. OPTA Europe regrets its complacent conclusion that the current framework is functioning well and that no changes are needed, which does not reflect operators’ experience.
OPTA EU’s reaction to Commission’s proposal on a targeted revision of EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848
In December 2025 the European Commission proposed a targeted revision of the organic regulation, intended to support the competitiveness of the sector by reducing the regulatory burden and avoiding trade disruption.
Webinar: “EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation (EUDR): what’s new and how it impacts the supply chain”
Food law cabinet Arcadia International will explain the latest changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and how do they impact the different actors in the supply chain.
Revision of the Organic Regulation – EU organic industry welcomes limited progress but is concernedby the move to withdraw from equivalence of standards
The European Commission has proposed a targeted revision of the organic regulation, intended to support the competitiveness of the sector by reducing the regulatory burden and avoiding trade disruption. The Organic Processing and Trade Association welcomes efforts to resolve implementation issues but regrets that it fails to provide meaningful improvements for the sector and constitutes a regression in terms of trade.
AöL, OPTA Europe, Bio Nederland, AsoBio and Pize invite you to the Organic Reception
Meet the people in the organic supply chain, from processors to traders, who are committed to a sustainable food future. This event is an opportunity for inspiration and networking.
Organic processors and traders call for an assertive trade strategy to expand market access for EU organic products
Brussels 25 September –The Organic Market Conference organized jointly by OPTA Europe and AöL welcomed over 100 organic professionals for one energising day filled with market insights and meaningful connections. The event explored the trends shaping the organic marketplace and the tools supporting agri-food exporters.
Organic Market Conference
Exploring Europe’s markets together 24. & 25. September 2025 AöL e.V. and OPTA Europe invite you to a Organic Reception …
Webinar – Hotspots for imports of organic products unter EU “compliance” regime
The ‘compliance’ EU import regime for organic apply in full since January 2025 after a 3 years phase-in period. Join our webinar to take a closer look at the impacts & implementation hotspots identified by importers. A highly qualified expert will respond to your questions.
NEW GENOMIC TECHNIQUES (NGTS) – OPTA EUROPE CALLS TO PROTECT ORGANIC INDUSTRY AND CONSUMERS WITH CLEAR AND ENFORCEABLE RULES
A new compromise on new genomic techniques (NGTs) will be discussed by the Ambassadors of the Permanent Representation of the …