Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-002026/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Kristian Vigenin (S&D)
Bees play a key role in biodiversity and sustainable agriculture in the European Union. They are irreplaceable and on them depends not only environmental balance but also the security of the food chain. Protecting bees and ensuring honey production quality are therefore of key significance for EU citizens.
With the adoption of Directive (EU) 2024/1438, which sets new requirements for the labelling and traceability of honey, the European Union has taken an important step towards increasing consumer awareness and transparency on the bee product market.
I would like to ask the following questions in this connection.
- 1.What stage has been reached, in the Member States and more specifically in the Republic of Bulgaria, in the transposition of Directive (EU) 2024/1438?
- 2.What concrete measures have been taken or are about to be taken to implement the new requirements on the labelling and traceability of honey?
- 3.What support mechanisms have been foreseen to help bee-keepers adapt to the new rules?
Submitted: 20.5.2025