Unfair Trading Practices Directive

The Unfair Trading Practices Directive is a guideline from the European Union designed to ensure fair and transparent dealings between large retailers and farmers or suppliers. It aims to prevent unfair treatment, such as delayed payments, last-minute changes, or imposing unfair contract terms, that can harm small producers. The Directive promotes better negotiations, more balancedpower dynamics, and clearer rules to protect suppliers from exploitative practices, ultimately fostering a more equitable and sustainable food supply chain across EU member states.