Sustainability & Food – EU Regulatory Outlook
Overview of EU sustainability regulatory initiatives affecting the food sector in the context of the EU Green Deal
Food regulations in the European Union (EU) form an extensive legislative framework. They are designed to ensure food safety, to protect consumer interests and to maintain the EU’s high standards for food quality. In recent years, the EU Green Deal has aimed to integrate sustainability, environmental protection and climate resilience into this broader landscape, reflecting the EU’s commitment to transition towards a more sustainable food system. Key among these changes are the regulatory initiatives proposed as part of the Farm to Fork Strategy, Biodiversity Strategy, Fit for 55 plan and Circularity Action Plan.
This report considers proposed and finalised Regulations and Directives introduced as part of the EU Green Deal. It provides:
- an overview of the context of the EU Green Deal, including progress made, and timelines;
- a summary of the relevant regulatory initiatives and a categorisation of how they affect supply chain actors and commodities;
- a high-level overview of each regulatory initiative; and
- impact tables that identify per Regulation or Directive where the greatest impact is for different business functions.
The EU sustainability legislation covered in this report triggers the need for significant action, from understanding your company’s legal obligations to implementing measures to achieve compliance, and creating value for your business.
About the EMEA Sustainability Regulation Hub
Organisations are setting ambitious targets as they journey to become sustainable. Institutions such as yours face a wide range of challenges and opportunities each day in this transition.
Deloitte’s EMEA Sustainability Regulation Hub (‘the Hub’) produces a variety of thought leadership to help you stay informed on and navigate the complexity of the expanding universe of European mandatory regulatory requirements, voluntary codes and standards that affect your organisation.
The Hub is a critical source of insight and advice for sustainability regulatory strategy, designed to assist organisations manage the strategic and aggregate impact of regional and international policies. In doing so, the Hub will help you and your organisation to better understand and respond to new requirements and assess how best to transform business strategies and operating models.
