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EU Lawmakers Approve New Zealand Trade Deal To End Hiatus

The European Parliament has approved the European Union's free trade agreement with New Zealand, its first endorsement of such a deal in more than three ye...

SME Retailers Need To Be Able To Compete Fairly, Group Says

Independent Retail Europe has marked its 60th anniversary with a call for governments and the EU to ensure that SME retailers can "compete fairly"...

New Rules On Geographical Indications Will Protect Spirits Industry, Says spiritsEUROPE

The implementation of new rules for the EU’s Geographical Indications (GI) system in agricultural products and foodstuffs, wines and spirits will ens...

EuroCommerce 'Concerned' With Aspects Of Packaging And Packaging Waste Regulation

EuroCommerce has said that it is 'highly concerned' that the European Parliament’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has called for refill sta...

European Parliament Sets Rules For Organic Pet Food

The European Parliament has adopted new rules governing the labelling of organic pet food, which state that a product can only be labelled organic if it co...

Mercosur Splits Dampen EU Outlook For Trade Deal As Window Narrows

Splits within South American trade bloc Mercosur have dampened hopes in the European Union of a trade deal, which could fall apart if it does not get done...

Coffee, Candy Makers Question EU Deforestation Law

Chocolate and coffee makers including Italy's Lavazza and Cadbury-maker Mondelēz are concerned about the "practicalities" of a new European Union...

EuroCommerce Welcomes European Parliament's Mandate On Eco-Design

EuroCommerce, the body that represents retailers and wholesalers in Europe, has welcomed the European Parliament’s draft report on the Eco-design for...