Commission introduces new labels to empower consumers and promote long-lasting products

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 26, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

The European Commission has presented a new EU-wide notice and label for products sold on the EU market. These new labels will help businesses better inform consumers of their rights and introduce uniform product labelling. They will empower consumers to make informed...

MEPs seek to improve trainees’ working conditions across the EU

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 26, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

Trainee contracts should have clear provisions on pay, duration and social protection, according to a European Parliament committee, voting on new rules to prevent abusive practices against trainees.  The Employment Committee has proposed a number of changes to the EU...

First vote on simplification of EU agriculture laws

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 25, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

The Agriculture and Rural Development Committee adopted its position on Wednesday on a proposal to simplify the current EU common agricultural policy. In the draft resolution adopted by the Agriculture and Rural Development Committee (AGRI) by 38 votes to 8 and with 2...

EU agri-food trade remains robust in June 2025

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 25, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

The latest agri-food trade report published by the European Commission shows that EU agri-food trade stayed stable in June 2025. The overall trade surplus rebounded, though it remained below last year’s rate at the same period, due to higher import prices. EU...

Global ocean conservation treaty enters into force

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 22, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

Yesterday marks a historic milestone for ocean conservation as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement reached 60 ratifications, triggering its entry into force in early 2026. This landmark agreement, the result of over a decade of international...

Commission seeks input for revising EU legislation on animal farm welfare

mennessä CrNet Oy | syys 22, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development, Yleinen

The Commission has opened a public consultation seeking input on the revision of EU legislation for on-farm animal welfare. Farmers, citizens, businesses, national and regional authorities, NGOs and other interested parties are encouraged to share their views. The...