The EU corrects errors in the regulation that authorized lacto-N-tetraose, a food ingredient, for commercialization. It affects food manufacturers and distributors using this compound.
Manufacturers and distributors of foods containing lacto-N-tetraose, especially infant nutrition
The EU Council approves an agreement for Jordan to participate in PRIMA, a research and innovation program in the Mediterranean. The framework for scientific and technological cooperation between both parties is updated.
Research centers, universities and companies participating in PRIMA projects in the Mediterranean
The EU corrects errors in the regulation that establishes which new foods are authorized for sale. It affects the official list of approved novel foods.
Food companies, manufacturers and importers of new foods in the EU
The General Secretariat of Fisheries makes available to tuna vessels nearly 3 million kg of surplus bigeye tuna quota to optimize its use until the end of the year.
Spanish fishing fleets authorized to fish bigeye tuna in the Atlantic
The Government recognizes traditional irrigation knowledge and techniques as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The declaration protects knowledge, not physical infrastructure.
Irrigation communities, traditional farmers and administrations with cultural heritage competencies
The Ministry of Agriculture delegates to the Andalusian institute IFAPA the performance of the technical analyses necessary to register new strawberry varieties in the official registers.
Breeders, nurseries and companies that request registration of new strawberry varieties in Spain
The Ministry of Agriculture officially registers new varieties of lentil, pepper, cabbage, tomato and vetch in the Commercial Varieties Registry, allowing their legal commercialization in Spain.
Producers, marketers and distributors of agricultural seeds in Spain
The Ministry of Agriculture renews the registration of dozens of plant varieties (corn, tomato, wheat, strawberry, etc.) in the official register for 10 more years.
Breeders, nurserymen, seed companies and farmers using these varieties
Errors in European regulations protecting workers against biological risks are corrected. It affects the transposition of this directive in member states.
Companies and workers exposed to biological agents: healthcare, laboratories, agriculture
Errors in European regulations governing taxes on fuels and electricity are corrected. It affects how tax rates are applied in EU countries.
Energy companies, fuel distributors and large industrial consumers in the EU