India-EU Trade Talks Face Hurdles Over Food Safety Rules0

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• July 19, 2025

Report India and the European Union (EU) remain locked in a dispute over Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)—rules governing food and animal safety—during ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations. These standards are critical for agricultural trade and have emerged as a major sticking point, according to an EU status report released after the 12th round