AGRINFO supporting a better understanding of EU market access rules: the case of Madagascar.

Implemented by COLEAD with the support of the European Union, the AGRINFO programme is a strategic information service designed to help low- and middle-income partner countries understand, anticipate, and adapt to changes in European regulations impacting their agri-food exports. Through its digital platform, newsletter, regulatory digest and interactive Q&A service, AGRINFO gives competent authorities, private sector actors and professional organisations direct access to clear, up-to-date, actionable regulatory intelligence.

On 20 May 2025, as part of Europe Week celebrations, the European Union Delegation to Madagascar and the Union of the Comoros organised a workshop in Antananarivo entitled ‘Access to the European Market: Rules are Evolving”. The event brought together a wide range of Malagasy institutional and economic stakeholders with the aim of improving their knowledge of the EU’s evolving market access requirements.

During the workshop, AGRINFO was presented as a key support tool for Malagasy exporters. COLEAD, who were invited to participate remotely, introduced the main features of the programme and highlighted several forthcoming changes in European regulations that could impact Malagasy exports, particularly with regard to pesticide residues, contaminants and certain products of animal origin, such as aquaculture products and honey.

There was also a rich exchange of ideas between the EU Ambassador and the participants at the workshop, revealing a strong local demand for tools like AGRINFO and emphasising the importance of improving their visibility and uptake. The event thus served as a valuable opportunity for dialogue and raising awareness, based on a collaborative approach between partners.

More information is available at Agrinfo.eu

This activity is supported by the AGRINFO programme, implemented by COLEAD and funded by the European Union (EU). This publication receives financial support from the European Union. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.