Food and Feed Safety Omnibus: Modernising EU Rules So Innovation Reaches Farmers Faster
19 December 2025, EU: The European Commission’s Food and Feed Safety Omnibus is more than a legislative update. It is a chance to modernise how Europe delivers innovation to its farmers while maintaining high levels of protection for consumers and the environment.
Over the past six years, no new conventional active substances have been approved, while the toolbox has shrunk by more than eighty substances, including biopesticides. When innovation outpaces regulation, farmers lose time and EU loses competitiveness.
We have an opportunity to replace unnecessary red tape with green tape through modern, science‑based processes that keep safety strong while getting proven innovation into farmers’ hands faster. This means smarter approvals, predictable timelines and guidance that reflects real‑world practice, without unexpected changes that slow down access in the field.
The Omnibus is an important first step in addressing many long-recognised bottlenecks in the system. The overall direction on simplification, including more proportionate approvals as well as renewals and a clearer framework for biological control, is positive and much needed. To truly deliver for farmers, simplification and support for innovation must apply across the entire crop protection toolbox, biological and conventional alike.
“Expecting more with fewer tools won’t work for farmers,” said Olivier de Matos, Director General of CropLife Europe. “The Omnibus helps modernise EU rules so innovative science-based solutions reach fields faster while maintaining high safety standards”
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