Planned EU supply chain law should follow German model, says Confectionery Association

September 6, 2021 EcoVadis EN


The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) is urging the European Union (EU) to adopt the same template as Germany when it introduces a European supply chain law.

In its discussion with the EU on impending legislation, the BDSI is calling for a regulation based on practical conditions that can also be implemented for the predominantly medium-sized German confectionery industry.

It says the scope of the EU Supply Chain Act may only extend to its own suppliers, and not to the suppliers' suppliers.


Read the full article at: www.confectionerynews.com

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