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The European Union follows a complex, rolling system of review for use of active ingredients and Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) in food.

On July 27, the EU approved €35 million in COVID-19 emergency aid for two of Flanders most heavily affected sectors. Flemish Minister for Agriculture Hilde Crevits has secured €25 million...

The European Commission published Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1085 regarding the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for chlorpyrifos and chlorpyrifos-methyl in or on certain products.

Belgium is a Member State of the European Union (EU) and applies the certification requirements described in the European Union Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards...

EU-27+UK chicken meat production is expected to increase slightly again in 2020 driven by both domestic and export demand.

This report should be read in conjunction with the EU-28 Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report written by the U.S. Mission to the EU (GAIN report E42019-0048).

At nearly 313.5 MMT, the total MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop is around 2 MMT higher than the previous forecast, with higher wheat, corn and barley production partially offset by a lower mixed grain....

The exporter guide provides an economic and market overview, demographic trends and practical tips to U.S. exporters on how to conduct business in Belgium.

The unprecedented heatwave in June across much of the European Union attracted attention to the outlook for the MY2019/20 EU28 grain crop.

On June 11, 2019, the EU granted Belgium an exception to the state aid rules, allowing it to take eradication and farmer compensation measures to combat an infectious outbreak of Avian Influenza....

The European Commission has published in the EU Official Journal updated legislation amending the EU Regulation on Spirits.

During its last plenary session in April 2019, the European Parliament has adopted the draft regulation to increase transparency and sustainability of risk assessment in the food chain.