EU - Short Food Supply Chains (SFSCs) in the Current EU Food Legislation
European Union
Dec 04, 2024
This Chapter delves into a systematic assessment of the EU food legislation with regard to the concept of Short Food Supply Chain (SFSC). Despite the absence of a specific legal framework for SFSC initiatives within the food domain, various terms in EU food law establish a direct link—a nexus—with the SFSC concept. In this Chapter we identify these nexus terms across key EU food regulations, including the General Food Law Regulation (GFLR), the Food Hygiene Regulation, the Food Information to Consumer Regulation (FICR), the Food Quality Schemes Regulation, and the Organic Regulation. This Chapter examines how each regulation accommodates the unique attributes and needs of small producers within SFSCs. Moving from the question ‘How are SFSCs regulated in the food law domain?’, the analysis reveals a fragmented regulatory landscape characterised by flexibility, exclusion, or derogation from general rules. These exceptions often stem from factors such as the presence of direct producer-consumer interaction, the sale of small quantities of primary products, and the use of traditional local production methods. We conclude by emphasising the critical need for regulatory coherence to support these alternative production and consumption models, particularly in a context where the objective of food law is evolving beyond solely ensuring food safety to also addressing sustainability challenges.
Author(s): Alessandrini, M
Published in: Studies in European Economic Law and Regulation.
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