Dual quality food products guidance of the EU Commission – Now what?

Consumers from a number of EU countries and several governments (lead by Slovak and Czech representatives) recently complained that the quality of some products is lower in their home country when compared to products sold by the same producer and under the same brand across the border. The free movement of goods principle, in facts, … Continue reading Dual quality food products guidance of the EU Commission – Now what?

EU DG Sante changes in policymaking strategy? The alcoholic beverages report case

The DG Sante of the EU Commission on 13th March 2017 published a report - due by 13th December 2014 - responding to the obligation set by Article 16(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/20111 on the provision of food information to consumers. This provision exempted alcoholic beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of … Continue reading EU DG Sante changes in policymaking strategy? The alcoholic beverages report case