EU
EU School Scheme for Fruits and Vegetables Regulation
Summary Description
Funds the distribution of fruits and vegetables in school cafeterias in the E.U.
Species
Alternative proteins
Jurisdiction
EU
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
Legislation
Status
In force
Legal Value
Binding
Date Enacted
2017
Date Updated
December, 2025
Official Citation
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/39 of 3 November 2016 on rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to Union aid for the supply of fruit and vegetables, bananas and milk in educational establishments, O.J. L 5/1 - 10 (2017) (E.U.)
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Provides funding for the distribution of fruits and vegetables in school cafeterias in the European Union.
Weaknesses
- Products funded for may contain limited quantities of added sugar, salt and /or fat.
- A similar program, the E.U. School Scheme for Milk, funds the distribution of milk in school cafeterias.
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