Positions
In the following overview, position papers are listed that are available in English. Other documents may be available in German only: List of Food Federation Germany's positions in German language.- Aktuell |
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2021-02-16Food Federation Germany comments on the European Commission’s Inception Impact Assessment on a proposal for a revision of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumersFood Federation Germany comments on the Commission’s plans for an Impact Assessment (IA) with regard to the “labelling elements” of the Farm to Fork Strategy as presented in the Inception Impact Assessment (IIA). More ...
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2020-09-25Position of the food industry on the notification of a German “Mineral oil ordinance”Notification of the draft German “Mineral oil ordinance” issued by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture provokes strong criticism from the German and European food and packaging sectors More ...
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2020-07-30Food Federation Germany’s position on the European Commission's “Farm to Fork Strategy”Food Federation Germany as representative of the entire food value chain "from farm to fork" in Germany has published a short position on the European Commission's "Farm to Fork" strategy. More ...
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2019-08-07United for a Europe of diversityWhat does the German food sector expect from the Institutions and the Member States of the European Union in the legislative period until 2024? Have a look! More ...
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2018-03-22AK NEM comments on BfR recommendations for maximum levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplementsThe Food Supplements Working Group at the BLL (AK NEM) comments on BfR's current proposals and recommendations for maximum levels for vitamins and minerals in food supplements. More ...
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2017-04-24BLL statement on the plan for a national "Mineral oil regulation"The associations and companies organised within BLL have expressed their disappointment with the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and their unilateral approach. The draft is political actionism and not a solution to the complex situation More ...
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2015-06-04EU Food and Feed Chain CoalitionThe Food and Feed Chain Coalition (FFC) represents different parts of the food and feed chain whose members are directly impacted by EU policies related to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). We fully agree with President Juncker that “Jobs, growth and investment will only return to Europe if we create the right regulatory environment and promote a climate of entrepreneurship and job creation. We must not stifle innovation and competitiveness with too prescriptive and too detailed regulations (…)”. More ...
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2013-08-20Brief Opinion on the Revision of Regulation (EC) No. 882/2004The whole food chain is critical of the proposals made during the development of the new version regarding the financing of official controls by the Member States and regarding the transparency of the outcome of official controls. More ...
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2011-02-11Postion Paper EU Food and Feed Chain CoalitionPosition paper for a functioning evidence-based EU policy on GMOs. More ...
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2005-12-02White Paper On Food SafetyThe BLL welcomes the Commission's White Paper as an important contribution to the discussion about increasing consumer confidence in food. More ...
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2003-01-01"Promoting Diversity – Safeguarding Innovation Potential" – Theses on Agricultural BiotechnologyPanacea or "devilry"? In the public arena as well as in political discussions Agricultural biotechnology remains a controversial topic. For the most part, the wide diversity of opinion is the product of different values, ethical concerns, emotional aspects and uncertainty. Members of the supply chain have collaborated with employees in preparing this paper summarizing the key facts and findings in a compact, easy-to-understand form. Download PDF ...
