The PAN Parliamentary Group – People-Animals-Nature has submitted an initiative to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Action in order to inquire the position of the Portuguese Government regarding the assessment and possible vote on the file concerning the proposed Regulation (EU) 2018/848, approving the rules on organic production and labeling of organic products, by the European Commission, scheduled for this week.
The scientific and technological center (AZTI) and the University of Leuven have developed “ENVIROSCORE”, an environmental labeling system that makes it possible to recognize the degree of environmental sustainability of food and beverages at the point of sale.
ENVIROSCORE allows companies to measure and communicate the environmental impact of their products in a simple way and makes it easier for consumers to choose more sustainable products. The label is based on the Environmental Product Footprint methodology, approved by the European Commission, and has undergone a rigorous validation process before being launched.
The labeling of food products containing the frozen, dried and powdered forms of Acheta domesticus (domestic cricket), as explained by José María Ferrer, head of food law at the Centro Tecnológico Industria Agroalimentaria (AINIA in Spanish) Ainia, “must carry a statement indicating that this ingredient may cause reactions to consumers with known allergies to crustaceans and molluscs and their products, or to dust mites. This statement shall appear in close proximity to the list of ingredients”.
The national deputy of the Regionalist Party of Cantabria, José María Mazón, has obtained the support of the Congress of Deputies for the labeling of products “to be clear and rigorous”, especially with regard to the allergen content of food.
A Senate inquiry into definitions of meat and other animal products – initiated by the National Party – recommends the government implement mandatory food labelling requirements.
Since June 2021, the committee took submissions and heard evidence from beef, poultry, and pork farmers, seafood sellers, dairy companies, consumer advocates and plant-protein sector representatives including global brands.
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