Press releases

In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its serious implications for agri-food markets, the European Commission has just published a new Communication on safeguarding food security and boosting the resilience of the EU food system. BEUC welcomes the EU Commission’s stance on the need to protect consumers against steep food price hikes and to roll out its blueprint for a more sustainable and resilient food system, i.e. the Farm to Fork Strategy.

A compilation of research by BEUC members – national consumer groups – shows online marketplaces continue to be a source of dangerous products. These marketplaces should be liable for selling such products, which is why BEUC urges policymakers to get ongoing reforms of EU law right.

The European Parliament has overwhelmingly adopted a report to make batteries more sustainable, from the sourcing of materials and durable and reparable design to improved consumer information. BEUC applauds the Parliament for this consumer-friendly move and urges Member States to maintain such level of ambition when they adopt their position.

The European Commission today proposes a new law that would make corporate governance more sustainable. This law on so-called corporate ‘due diligence’ would oblige large companies to meet minimum environmental and labour standards in their supply chain.