The AAC (European cereal starch association) is very concerned by the possible different interpretations and implementations of Directive 2003/87/EC establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community in all the 25 European Member States.
In late 2023, the European Commission is due to publish its proposal for a legislative framework on sustainable food systems (FSFS). This proposal, once adopted, will likely provide the framework for a multitude of specific actions to help promote a sustainable food system going forward for years to come. It is of paramount importance to get that right.
This paper aims to demonstrate the substantial contribution so far of the EU starch industry to a sustainable food system, as well as what core needs our sector has for that contribution to continue, and even increase.