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European Commission issues new guidance on EU packaging rules
New EU guidance clarifies packaging responsibilities, reusable systems and refillable containers, giving beverage producers and hospitality businesses greater certainty before PPWR rules take effect in 2026.
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EU enforces new wine labeling, low-alcohol rules under regulation 2026/471
New EU wine regulations introduce stricter labeling standards, expanded rules for low-alcohol wines, and simplified export requirements for producers across global markets.
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Brazil challenges EU ban on animal product imports ahead of Mercosur trade deal rollout
European Commission links the restriction to antimicrobial use standards for livestock
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EU report says fish stock recovery remains slow despite sustainability gains
Findings cover a decade of Common Fisheries Policy implementation across member states
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EU suspends inward processing for raw cane sugar refining to protect local producers
EU farmers have already reduced sugar-beet acreage in response to prevailing market conditions.