Economy

Trade · July 5, 2026

Belgium Seeks EU Protected Designation for Mayonnaise as a “Crown Jewel”

The application would restrict the term “mayonnaise” to emulsions produced within 40 kilometres of a friterie, and would make the small paper crown compulsory.
European Commission · July 3, 2026

Commission Unveils “Red Tape Reducer”: A 9,000-Page Form to Apply for Less Red Tape

The consolidated form replaces 47 smaller forms and arrives in a box weighing 6.8 kilograms. The Commission concedes it saves no time.