European Regulations DOUE Importance: 7/10

New European regulation to combat unfair commercial practices in the food supply chain

20 Mar 2026 Effective: 11 Mar 2026 8 views
Who is affected:
Agri-food companies, distributors, farmers, cooperatives and supervisory authorities

Summary

The EU strengthens cooperation between authorities to protect farmers and suppliers against abuses by large buyers in the food supply chain. It facilitates the investigation and sanctioning of unfair practices between companies in the agri-food sector.

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This Regulation establishes a cooperation framework between the national authorities of Member States responsible for enforcing Directive UE 2019/633 on unfair commercial practices in the agri-food supply chain. It enables the exchange of information, mutual assistance and coordination of cross-border investigations wh…

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Full official title

OJ:L_202600697: Reglamento (UE) 2026/697 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 11 de marzo de 2026, sobre la cooperación entre las autoridades de ejecución encargadas de garantizar el cumplimiento de la Directiva (UE) 2019/633, relativa a las prácticas comerciales desleales en las relaciones entre empresas en la cadena de suministro agrícola y alimentario

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Affected sectors

Self-employed SMEs Retail & Trade Agriculture

Categories

Tax & Revenue Labour & Employment Corporate & Business Data Protection Social Security European Regulations Grants & Subsidies Other Regulations Public Sector Education Energy Agriculture & Fisheries Real Estate

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