FoodDrinkEurope has joined 27 other trade association in endorsing the European Commission’s approach to cut administrative burden relief and simplify regulation over the next 5 years. In our joint statement today, we call on the Commission to focus in particular on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) as an essential priority and to this end, policymakers should take 3 key steps: 1. Immediately launch a comprehensive competitiveness assessment of CS3D to identify where simplification, clarification and burden reduction should be achieved within upcoming implementing legislation. 2. Adopt any guidelines or implementing legislation at least two years before compliance with the legislation becomes mandatory otherwise extend the transition period. 3. Make harmonisation and interoperability of rules key pillars in supporting Europe’s competitiveness and ensuring a well-functioning Single Market. See the full statement below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/egCHeaQZ
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Director General UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe | Board Member ESAE | President International Council of Beverage Associations
Time for the European Commission to really deliver! Now more than ever.... The need for #implementing legislation to be delivered at least two years before compliance is something that should apply to all pieces of legislation, also the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation #PPWR.....We have seen on the Single Use Plastics Directive #SUP how the drafting of implementing measures has moved very slowly and in some cases, just a few months before 2025 compliance dates, we are still waiting for them....Business cannot operate in this way. Obligation for compliance should be shared! We as business do our job to invest to comply, but policymakers need to do their job in developing the tools to actually enable that compliance.
FoodDrinkEurope has joined 27 other trade association in endorsing the European Commission’s approach to cut administrative burden relief and simplify regulation over the next 5 years. In our joint statement today, we call on the Commission to focus in particular on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) as an essential priority and to this end, policymakers should take 3 key steps: 1. Immediately launch a comprehensive competitiveness assessment of CS3D to identify where simplification, clarification and burden reduction should be achieved within upcoming implementing legislation. 2. Adopt any guidelines or implementing legislation at least two years before compliance with the legislation becomes mandatory otherwise extend the transition period. 3. Make harmonisation and interoperability of rules key pillars in supporting Europe’s competitiveness and ensuring a well-functioning Single Market. See the full statement below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/egCHeaQZ
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Fully support this! We need a thorough assessment of the CS3D to identify and address priority areas where simplification, clarification and burden reduction can be achieved within upcoming implementing legislation and guidance. Businesses will need support to navigate through all these new reporting and due diligence requirements, many of which are overlapping and sometimes inconsistent, and streamline the reporting requirements under different legislation. We also need tailored solutions and guidance for our tourism industry.
FoodDrinkEurope has joined 27 other trade association in endorsing the European Commission’s approach to cut administrative burden relief and simplify regulation over the next 5 years. In our joint statement today, we call on the Commission to focus in particular on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) as an essential priority and to this end, policymakers should take 3 key steps: 1. Immediately launch a comprehensive competitiveness assessment of CS3D to identify where simplification, clarification and burden reduction should be achieved within upcoming implementing legislation. 2. Adopt any guidelines or implementing legislation at least two years before compliance with the legislation becomes mandatory otherwise extend the transition period. 3. Make harmonisation and interoperability of rules key pillars in supporting Europe’s competitiveness and ensuring a well-functioning Single Market. See the full statement below ⬇ https://lnkd.in/egCHeaQZ
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🌱✨ New Policy Brief Alert! ✨🌱 Check out ESR15 Chiara Falvo's latest insights in "Bringing Sustainability to the Collective Table through Public Food Procurement." 🍽️🌍 Chiara delves into how Public Food Procurement (PFP) can shape sustainable food systems. With a focus on the EU Farm to Fork Strategy, her research offers practical recommendations for policymakers and practitioners alike. 📜🔍 Don't miss this essential read for anyone in the public food sector! Let’s drive systemic change together! 🚀🌿 Read the full brief here: https://lnkd.in/d7mNVG98 #Sustainablepublicprocurement #PublicFoodProcurement #FoodSystems #EUFarmToFork #GreenProcurement #GPP #publicprocurement
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📢 Even before the EU supply chain law (CSDDD) recently agreed by the EU member states comes into force, companies based in Germany are already obliged by the LkSG to comply with human rights due diligence obligations. Standard systems or premium payments can provide support in implementing the legal requirements. 💡In our 27th Lunchbreak, we will address the question of how standard-setting organizations can support companies in implementing their due diligence obligations, what additional measures are necessary and what is already being implemented in practice. 📅 When? On Friday, April 5, 2024 from 12 - 1 pm ▶️ This time, a member of the German Initiative on Sustainable Cocoa will provide input: Lara Hutt, Senior Officer Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence at Fairtrade Deutschland, will present Fairtrade's instruments for implementing due diligence obligations in supply chains, point out the limits of the influence of standard-setting organizations and explain the role of certifications and associated premium payments. ▶️ A company representative will then explain the importance of certifications from a company perspective and outline the additional measures that serve to implement corporate due diligence obligations in the cocoa supply chain. To register: https://lnkd.in/g9wxtTMu #INALunchbreak #DueDiligence #bmz #giz #Standards #Premiumpayment #Certification
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The European Union (#EU) has recently started to propose dedicated chapters on Sustainable Food Systems (#SFS), which encapsulates the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of food #sustainability in a holistic manner. The article by Rena Eliz Hänel explores the question of whether and in which ways the regulatory approach advanced in SFS chapters in recent EU trade agreements reflects the holistic approach of the SFS framework. It argues that although SFS chapters cover a broad range of policy issues, they do not address the key issues of food security and demand-side interventions. Read the full article published in Legal Issues of Economic Integration on kluwerlawonline.com
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EU takes first step towards regulating Green Claims on Food Products The wait is over: The EU published the Directive Empowering the Consumer in the Green Transition (#ECGT), starting the 2.5-year countdown until general environmental and unverified climate claims on food products will be banned. This is only the first step the EU is taking to help consumers make more informed decisions when buying their food and drinks. Next week, the EU Parliament will debate and vote on the draft Directive supposed to provide further clarity on the implementation of the #ECGT, the Green Claims Directive. However, based on Parliament sources, a final version of this second piece of legislation targeting #greenwashing will not be published before the EU elections on June 6-9, 2024. What else will change starting September 2026? The #ECGT will also prohibit traders from advertising imported products as meeting specific requirements (such as sustainability or climate-related ones) when the requirements are imposed by law on all products. BCI helps companies and industry organizations stay on top of regulatory and trade developments. Learn more about the services and products we offer to help you navigate regulations: https://lnkd.in/g7u_83rU #GreenClaims #FoodRegulations #EURegulations
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Innovation Forum insights – Ensuring quality food and business: how to navigate incoming legislation. Lisa Spicka de Bevacqua (she/her), global director of sustainability consulting at auditor and certifiers NSF, talks with me about the rise in impact of sustainability-related regulation on business in Europe and globally. We discuss practical steps companies should take to engage on the new and increasingly due-diligence-related legislation, and how quality assurance processes can help.
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🌿 Join us for a webinar on enhancing sustainability by integrating human rights and environmental considerations with existing certifications. Consumer demand for ethical products is booming, but navigating complex supply chains and regulations can be challenging. This session will explore how to effectively integrate social and environmental indicators with existing sustainability certifications, enhancing your sustainability credentials and ensuring compliance with mandatory due diligence regulations such as the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). The session will cover: ✅ The importance of human rights (fair wages, safe working conditions, etc.) and environmental sustainability (water use, soil management, etc.) in food and cotton production, ✅ How existing sustainability certifications can be strengthened to address these crucial aspects, ✅ What management strategies can small and medium producers use to overcome challenges? ✅ The role of the Food Security Standard (FSS) and insights into the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). Join us to gain valuable insights and explore collaborative approaches for a more ethical and sustainable future! Register Now ▶ https://lnkd.in/dQJ99-NF View agenda: https://lnkd.in/dNghiEts IGCC SustainMarkets | Food Security Standard | Welthungerhilfe (WHH) | Meo Carbon Solutions | Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft | Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.V. (FNR) | GvW Graf von Westphalen | Laura Mack | Isabel Britsch | Max Jürgens | Kyu hee Do | Indras Ghosh #LkSG #EthicalSourcing #SustainabilityCertification #Cotton #FoodandBeverages #DueDiligence #BeyondCompliance #FairTrade
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FOOD CONTACT REGULATIONS EUROPE - CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT On April 22nd and 23rd, more than 20 well-known speakers will discuss and inform about the future of European food contact regulations at the ENHESA conference in Brussels (online participation is also possible). Among others, the key topics include: > European Commission update on Food Contact Regulation revision, > PFAS and risk management strategies, > Sustainability and recycled materials, > Regulatory trends and developments across Europe. The topics are covered by speakers from authorities and NGO as well as industry representatives, and we expect a very fruitful exchange. FEC is also present and will contribute with a proposal for a future digital declaration of conformity (DOC). FEC members who are interested to join the conference can benefit from a discount on the participation fee if they book via our office in Solingen. To receive more information, please send an email to contact@fecassocation.eu. You´ll find more information on the event here: https://lnkd.in/gf-YYEC3 #fecassociation #foodcontact #Europe #Brussels #regulations #riskmamnagement #sustainability
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The clock is ticking for the food sector to achieve compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Are you ready to face the penalties, fines, and loss of EU trade if you fail to comply? Compliance is complex, so let us help you! TrueFootprint's Tailored Consultancy Services for EUDR Compliance will guide you through the extensive value chain due diligence and ensure your products are "deforestation-free." Our team of experts has a deep understanding of the EUDR and experience from over 40 countries. Don't wait until it's too late, visit https://lnkd.in/dX-DT2A8 to learn more and ensure your compliance before the deadline. #EUDR #compliance #foodsector #deforestationfree Karen Storey, Stanley Hirsch, Imran Wali Ahmad, Audrey De Garidel, 🇦🇪 Abdulrahman Falamarzi, Manuel Magalhaes 馬錦思, Barbara Saunders, Bernardo Perloiro, Dan Pathomvanich, Fabio Segura, Gus Schellekens, Nicholas Colloff, Omar Katanani, Piotr Konopka CEnv MEI, Evgeny Garanin, Dr. Saskia Juretzek, Supun Ranasinghe, Sven Deckers, Dagmar Nixdorf, Mohammad Farrae
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Director General UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe | Board Member ESAE | President International Council of Beverage Associations
2wTime for the Commission to really deliver! Now more than ever....