Emergency decree issued for agricultural traceability

An emergency decree reinforcing the traceability of agricultural products was issued on October 26, 2026, at 16:22. This decree is part of a broader effort to ensure that food products can be traced back to their origins, particularly in public canteens.

Decree published in official journal

The decree was published in the official journal on October 25, making it the first under the emergency law for the protection and agricultural sovereignty. This law was enacted on August 18 and aims to safeguard France’s agricultural independence and food security.

Focus on electronic declarations

The decree aims to facilitate the traceability of food products in canteens and implement electronic declaration systems. These systems will allow for more accurate tracking of where food comes from and how it is sourced.

Support for European and French sourcing

The Ministry of Agriculture stated that the decree aims to "strengthen the effective contribution of collective catering to French and European food sovereignty." This means that public canteens will be encouraged to source more food locally and from within Europe.

Flexibility in implementation

Flexibility is planned during the first year of implementation. Starting in 2027, a simplified electronic declaration system will be generalized to help catering services participate more easily and to "better measure the progress made" in sourcing from France and Europe.

Annual statistical reports planned

A statistical report will be published each year, enriched with data from the new electronic declarations. This will provide a clearer picture of how well the food sourcing goals are being met in public canteens.