The Agriculture and Rural Development Committee of the EU supports measures to protect EU organic food production from unfair external competition and boost consumer trust by requiring importers to meet equivalent standards. Simplified requirements for small operators and new conditions for livestock housing aim to maintain quality and reputation without overturning rules hastily. Negotiations will proceed to finalize legislation before current rules for organic food imports expire in 2026, following a Court of Justice's judgment in 2024 and a Eurobarometer survey indicating the high recognition of the EU organic production logo.