European Union: European Commission Prepares Report on the Feasibility of Applying EU Health and Environmental Standards to Imports of Agricultural and Food Products

On February 16, 2022, the European Commission launched a four-week call for evidence on an upcoming report that will assess the rationale and legal feasibility of applying EU health and environmental standards to imported agricultural and agri-food products such as animal welfare standards, processes, and production methods. Stakeholders have until March 16, 2022, to comment.