The Official Journal of the European Union for March 20, 2026, includes several legislative acts and non-legislative acts. Notably, Regulation (EU) 2026/697, adopted on March 11, 2026, establishes enhanced cooperation mechanisms among enforcement authorities responsible for implementing Directive (EU) 2019/633. This directive aims to combat unfair trading practices within business-to-business relationships in the agricultural and food supply chain.

This new regulation will require relevant EU enforcement authorities to coordinate their activities more closely to ensure effective enforcement of the directive. Businesses operating within the EU's agricultural and food sectors should be aware of these enhanced enforcement capabilities and ensure their trading practices comply with Directive (EU) 2019/633. While specific compliance deadlines are tied to the underlying directive, this regulation signifies an increased focus on oversight and potential for cross-border enforcement actions.