EBA Retail Committee Meeting

12/ 11/ 2025

The Retail Committee of the European Business Association met to discuss a number of current issues relevant to the industry. In particular, participants reviewed the Draft Sectoral State Market Surveillance Plan for 2026, as well as a presentation on the A2A payment ecosystem. Special attention was given to legislative initiatives related to labour issues, food-contact materials, pet feed circulation, pharmacy operations, and the sale of cosmetic products and alcoholic beverages. Additionally, during the meeting, participants discussed the plans for the gradual implementation of the EU acquis, which is an important step toward aligning Ukrainian legislation with European standards. To conclude, Committee members discussed organizational matters related to the Committee’s further activities and outlined the key areas of focus for the upcoming period.

The Retail Committee of the European Business Association met to discuss a number of current issues relevant to the industry.

In particular, participants reviewed the Draft Sectoral State Market Surveillance Plan for 2026, as well as a presentation on the A2A payment ecosystem. Special attention was given to legislative initiatives related to labour issues, food-contact materials, pet feed circulation, pharmacy operations, and the sale of cosmetic products and alcoholic beverages.

Additionally, during the meeting, participants discussed the plans for the gradual implementation of the EU acquis, which is an important step toward aligning Ukrainian legislation with European standards.

To conclude, Committee members discussed organizational matters related to the Committee’s further activities and outlined the key areas of focus for the upcoming period.