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ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ position: Better Regulation & Simplification

Published: 30/09/2025

The EU is at a pivotal moment. Europe’s food and drink industry, the continent’s largest manufacturing sector, is ready to deliver on sustainability, resilience, and competitiveness. According to ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s recent State of the Industry survey, business leaders see great potential in Europe but they highlight that regulatory complexity can slow progress, reduce business confidence, and weaken Europe’s attractiveness for investment.

Simpler and smarter rules are essential to restore investment, unlock innovation, and ensure Europe remains a global leader in food security, food safety, and sustainable food systems. ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ supports the EU’s ambition to improve and simplify regulation. This paper sets out the industry’s five core principles for better regulation and targeted simplification.

  1. Simplify where it counts
  2. Make innovation the default goal
  3. Harmonise rules across the EU
  4. Focus on real-world impact
  5. Apply precaution with precision

Open the paper below to see the full list of simplification examples.