New EU Regulations Impact France’s Agriculture as Urgent Disease Measures Implemented
New EU regulations on pesticide limits and poultry imports impact French agriculture amid urgent animal health measures.
Key Points
- • EU Regulation 2025/1305 on pesticide limits effective July 2, 2025.
- • New poultry import regulations from Canada, UK, and US effective June 30, 2025.
- • Emergency measures for contagious nodular dermatitis virus launched July 3, 2025.
- • New French decrees enhance food safety and animal health standards.
Recent updates from the European Union are set to significantly impact France’s agricultural landscape as of July 2025. The changes, which primarily concern pesticide residue limits and poultry importation rules, aim to address both food safety and animal health issues, especially in light of a new viral outbreak.
On July 2, 2025, Regulation (EU) 2025/1305 came into effect, modifying the maximum residue limits for several pesticides such as amidosulfuron and azoxystrobine in food products. This aligns with existing EU regulation (EC) No 396/2005, which dictates acceptable pesticide levels to ensure consumer safety. Agricultural producers in France must adapt to these stringent new thresholds, particularly as the EU enhances its focus on minimizing chemical residues in food supplies.
Additionally, effective June 30, 2025, modifications under Regulation (EU) 2025/1323 concerning poultry imports expand the list of countries from which poultry can be imported, specifically allowing products from Canada, the UK, and the USA. This regulatory shift aims to balance food supply needs with safety standards, potentially increasing competition for local producers amidst worries about food security.
Notably, in response to rising animal health threats, the EU Commission implemented emergency measures on July 3, 2025, focusing on the contagious nodular dermatitis virus affecting cattle in France. The temporary measures will play a crucial role in managing and containing the outbreak, which poses a risk to both livestock health and economic stability in the agricultural sector.
In conjunction with these EU regulations, three significant French decrees were introduced recently: approval of label rouge specifications for superior cooked hams, modifications to financial measures regarding sheep diseases, and new sanitary rules concerning pet-related activities. These efforts indicate a comprehensive approach by the French government to enhance food safety and animal health standards, ensuring compliance with evolving EU regulations.
As these regulations take root, French farmers and agricultural stakeholders will need to remain vigilant and adaptable to navigate the complex landscape shaped by both EU health standards and ongoing disease management efforts.