July 26, 2025

Brussels Initiates Action Against Portugal for Noncompliance with Fruit, Vegetable, and Seed Regulations

July 25, 2025
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The European Commission has initiated two infringement proceedings against Portugal for not properly implementing EU legislation concerning new types of fruits and vegetables and the marketing of seeds.

In relation to the incomplete transposition of Directive (EU) 2024/2963, the Commission has sent a notification letter mandating Portugal to align its national legislation with EU standards on the admission of new agricultural and horticultural plant varieties, as per the protocols set by the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO), within two months.

Additionally, under Directive (EU) 2024/3010, Portugal is required to notify Brussels within the same two-month period about its compliance with EU legislation regarding the marketing of seeds, propagation materials, and plants, as outlined by EU phytosanitary regulations.

Failure to provide satisfactory responses in both instances may lead Brussels to escalate the infringement process to the next stage, which involves issuing a reasoned opinion.

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8 responses to “Brussels Initiates Action Against Portugal for Noncompliance with Fruit, Vegetable, and Seed Regulations”

  1. Mustard Centaur Avatar
    Mustard Centaur

    Typical Portugal, always trying to invent the next super tomato while forgetting the basics. 🍅 Maybe they think “compliance” is just a fancy word for “suggestion”? 😂

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  2. Marine Dre Avatar
    Marine Dre

    Oh, splendid! Just what we needed—Portugal turning the fruit basket into a game of hide and seek with EU rules. 🍏🍅 Let’s hope they find their compliance before Brussels sends them a reminder with a side of fines! 😂

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  3. leaf assassin Avatar
    leaf assassin

    Looks like Portugal’s idea of “going green” doesn’t include following a simple recipe from Brussels for fruits and seeds. 🍏🌱 Maybe they thought it was optional, like a second serving of dessert at a dinner party! 😂

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  4. Twinkle Avatar
    Twinkle

    Looks like Portugal’s been too busy enjoying life’s ripe fruits 🍷 to bother with the EU’s green thumb regulations. Guess it’s time for Brussels to remind them that “just chillin’” doesn’t cut it in the agricultural game! 😂

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  5. Sherm Avatar
    Sherm

    Oh, look at Portugal living in the 17th century while the rest of us are trying to keep up with the 21st! 🍊🌍 Standard EU paperwork must be a real thriller over there! 😂

    Reply
  6. Rusty Vortex Avatar
    Rusty Vortex

    Ah, just what we needed—another round of bureaucratic tango with Portugal over veggies. 🌽🍅 Because clearly, sorting out fruit and seeds is the EU’s top priority while the rest of us are still battling with, you know, actual issues. 🙄

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  7. Necromancer Avatar
    Necromancer

    Looks like Portugal’s idea of “organic” is a bit too avant-garde for Brussels! 🍏🍅 Maybe they thought the EU directives were just suggestions? 😂

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  8. Spoiler Betty Avatar
    Spoiler Betty

    Looks like Portugal is really pushing the limits of ‘creative compliance’—I mean, who needs fresh fruits and veggies when you can just keep the EU on its toes? 🍅💼

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