List of related projects

Project acronym / Link Full name of the project
AE4EU project Agroecology for Europe
AgroServ Integrated SERvices supporting a sustainable AGROecological transition
ALLIANCE A hoListic framework in the quality Labelled food supply chain systems’ management towards enhanced data Integrity and verAcity, interoperability, traNsparenCy, and tracEability
CoDiet Combating diet related non-communicable disease through enhanced surveillance
CUES Consumers’ understanding of eating sustainably
Data4Food2030 Pathways towards a fair, inclusive and innovative Data Economy for Sustainable Food Systems
DiTECT Digital Technologies as an enabler for a continuous transformation of food safety system
DRG4FOOD Empowering a fair and responsible European FoodRegister, fostering citizen sovereignty and creating a data-driven food system
ENVISION Monitoring of Environmental Practices for Sustainable Agriculture Supported by Earth Observation
EFF-CoP European Food Fraud Community of Practice: From Outset to Operation
FishEUTrust Building trust in EU fish supply chains
FNS-Cloud Food Nutrition Security
FOODGUARD Microbiome applications and technological hubs as solutions to minimize food loss and waste
FoodMetNEt Support for a European Metrology Network on Food Safety
FoodTraNEt Advanced Research and Training Network in Food Quality, Safety and Security
h-ALO photonic system for Adaptable muLtiple-analyte monitoring of fOod-quality
INFOODMATION Optimising food information and communication towards healthier and more sustainable dietary patterns
ISOFOOD ERA Chair for isotope techniques in food quality, safety and traceability
LIVESEEDING Organic seed and plant breeding to accelerate sustainable and diverse food systems in Europe
METROFOOD High-level metrology services in food and nutrition for the enhancement of food quality and safety
OrganicTargets4EU Transformation scenarios for boosting organic farming and organic aquaculture towards the Farm-to-Fork targets
PestNu Field -testing and demonstration of digital and space based technologies with agro-ecological and organic practices in systemic innovation
ProMedLife Novel food products for the PROmotion of MEDiterranean LIFEstyle and healthy diet
ROSETTA Reducing food waste due to marketing standards through alternative market access
SEA2SEE Innovative blockchain traceability technology and Stakeholders’ Engagement strAtegy for boosting Sustainable sEafood visibility, social acceptance and consumption in Europe
TEALHELIX Building Resilience Through Inclusive and Personalized Food Labeling
TITAN Transparency solutions for transforming the food system
WATSON A holistic frameWork with Anticounterfeit and inTelligence-based technologieS that will assist food chain stakehOlders in rapidly identifying and preveNting the spread of fraudulent practices.

List of EU bodies and initiatives

Project acronym / Link Full name Description
KC-FFQ EU Knowledge centre for food fraud and quality The Knowledge Centre for Food Fraud and Quality (KC-FFQ), provides and shares up-to-date scientific knowledge on food fraud and food quality issues. It coordinates market surveillance activities and operates early warning and information system for food fraud.
EU CAP Network (incl. EIP-AGRI Network) EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Network The Network is a forum through which National CAP Networks, organisations, administrations, researchers, entrepreneurs and practitioners can share knowledge and information (e.g. via peer-to-peer learning and good practices) about agriculture and rural policy.
IFOAM IFOAM – Organics International IFOAM – Organics International is a membership-based organisation working to bring true sustainability to agriculture across the globe.
DG AGRI Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development This Commission department is responsible for EU policy on agriculture and rural development and deals with all aspects of the common agricultural policy (CAP).
DG SANTE Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety Health and Food Safety (SANTE) is the Commission’s department responsible for EU policy on food safety and health and for monitoring the implementation of related laws.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority The European Food Safety Authority is the agency of the European Union that provides independent scientific advice and communicates on existing and emerging risks associated with the food chain.
OCNE Organic Cities Network Europe Organic Cities Network Europe serves the European cities dedicated to promoting healthy food and sustainable farming policies.
EOCC European Organic Certifiers Council The European Organic Certifiers Council (EOCC) is an association of control bodies and authorities. EOCC aims at increasing the reliability of control and certification activities and decisions in organic agriculture.
Organic action plan Organic action plan Action plan for organic production in the EU
Farm to Fork strategy Farm to Fork strategy The Farm to Fork Strategy is at the heart of the European Green Deal aiming to make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally friendly.
ECOCERT Organic agriculture Europe certification Organic agriculture Europe certification allows your organic products to be commercialised within the European Union.
OriGIn Organization for an International Geographical Indications Network oriGIn is the global alliance of Geographical Indications (GIs) from a large variety of sectors, representing some 600 associations of producers and other GI-related institutions from 40 countries.
KIWA Organic agriculture Europe certification Organic agriculture Europe certification allows your organic products to be commercialised within the European Union.
Legislation for the organics sector New organic legislation New organic legislation is applicable from 1 January 2022. The rules reflect the changing nature of this rapidly growing sector. The new regulation is designed to ensure fair competition for farmers whilst preventing fraud and maintaining consumer trust.
The Official Controls Regulation (OCR) The Official Controls Regulation (OCR) This regulation addresses official controls, and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products.
The OPSON VIII Operation The OPSON VIII Operation In 2018, the EC launched this targeted action on organics in collaboration with Europol to uncover fraudulent practices in F&B. Within the framework of this initiative, the EC launched 63 fraud requests and thus flagged 90,000 tonnes of organic products as suspicious. This resulted in 12 criminal investigations.
Labelling guidlines Regulations on food and agricultural products
DG ENVI Directorate-General for Environment DG ENVI is responsible for EU environment policy, including biodiversity, soil protection, sustainable food systems, pesticide reduction, and links to organic and regenerative agriculture.
DG GROW Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs DG GROW oversees industrial policy, including the food sector, and contributes to developing rules and frameworks for Geographical Indications and food industry competitiveness.
TRACES Trade Control and Expert System TRACES is the EU’s online platform for tracking the movement of animals, food, feed, and plants within the EU and from third countries, ensuring compliance with health standards.
JRC Joint Research Centre The JRC is the European Commission’s science and knowledge service, supporting EU policy with independent evidence including food fraud detection, agricultural sustainability, and food system resilience.
EURL European Union Reference Laboratories EURLs support the implementation of EU food and feed legislation by developing standardized testing methods and providing training to National Reference Laboratories (NRLs) across Member States.
FOOD 2030 FOOD 2030 Policy Framework FOOD 2030 is the EU research and innovation policy framework to future-proof food systems through sustainable, circular, and healthy food production and consumption, supported by Horizon Europe funding.
Horizon Europe Horizon Europe Horizon Europe is the EU’s key research and innovation program (2021–2027), funding projects on sustainable agriculture, food safety, biodiversity, and the green transition.
Fit for 55 EU Fit for 55 Package Fit for 55 is a set of proposals to reduce EU greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. It includes actions affecting agriculture, land use, and food system sustainability.
Biodiversity Strategy 2030 EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 This strategy supports the Farm to Fork Strategy and includes increasing EU agricultural land under organic farming to 25% by 2030, preserving pollinators, and reducing pesticide use.
IMI Internal Market Information System IMI facilitates cross-border cooperation between EU/EEA public authorities for implementing internal market legislation, including aspects relevant to food certification and regulatory compliance.