Foie gras: clear EU rules to guarantee authenticity and quality

On 17 February 2026, the Delegated Regulation on marketing standards for poultry meat was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Euro Foie Gras welcomes the adoption of this text, which retains the definitions of raw foie gras and duck breast, in line with the federation’s request throughout the legislative process. Clear and precise rules: to be labelled ‘foie gras’, raw duck foie gras must continue to weigh at least 300g and raw goose foie gras at least 400g; this will guarantee the authenticity and taste qualities of these products as well as ensuring consumer protection.

Meanwhile, on 5 March 2026, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a targeted amendment to the regulation on the Common Market Organisation (CMO). Euro Foie Gras welcomes the inclusion of the term ‘foie’ in the list of designations reserved for products derived solely from meat, as well as the ban on using the designation ‘meat’ for synthetic foods.

Euro Foie Gras welcomes these two developments and will continue its efforts to preserve and promote the sector’s expertise and its products, which are emblematic of European gastronomy.