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The Final Conference of the BEETROOT PRIN PNRR Project “A Clear Legal Framework for the Market of Plants with Beneficial Properties” Has Just Concluded — But Many Paths Have Opened!
The Final Conference of the BEETROOT PRIN PNRR Project “A Clear Legal Framework for the Market of Plants with Beneficial Properties” Has Just Concluded — But Many Paths Have Opened!
The conference, held on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 September at the Department of Law of the University of Brescia, marked the closing event of the PRIN PNRR project "Building a comprEhensive rEgulaTory framework for plants with healing pRoperties and bOtanicals, used as foOd, to boost public healTh" (BEETROOT).
Over the course of four sessions, discussions explored the supply chain of medicinal and botanical plant products — from production to consumption.
Institutional perspectives were provided by Dr. Maria Nucera from ISMEA (Institute of Services for the Agricultural and Food Market), Dr. Roberto Copparoni from the Ministry of Health, and Dr. Domenico from ALSIA Basilicata.
The legal dimension, particularly from the agri-legal research perspective, was addressed by Prof. Laura Costantino, Prof. Nicola Lucifero, and Prof. Valeria Paganizza, under the coordination of Prof. Pamela Lattanzi.
The project’s research team — Dr. Laura Carrara, Dr. Donato Maria Matera, Dr. Archana Singh, and Dr. Mariassunta Ciccone — presented the Operational Guidelines for the production, processing, and marketing of plants with beneficial properties, the result of months of intensive research.
Finally, a Round Table brought together voices from across the supply chain: Dr. Renato Iguera (Assoerbe), Dr. Andrea Primavera (Italian Federation of Medicinal Plant Producers – FIPPO), Dr. Sandro Biffi (Giardino delle Erbe Ceroni), Dr. Francesco Tomaselli (Fibreno Officinali Farm), and Luciano Tei and Matteo Torrisi, experts in the identification and harvesting of wild edible herbs.
The conference took place under the scientific direction of Prof. Margherita Brunori, Prof. Paolo Borghi, and Prof. Valeria Paganizza, with the organizational support of Dr. Donato Maria Matera.
FLAN CONFERENCE TEAM
Our researchers had the incredible opportunity to participate in the second Conference of the Food Law Academic Network from 15th May to 17th May (Flan) at CIHEAM Bari which focused on "Legal Issues for a Sustainable Agrifood Chain."
Our researchers had the incredible opportunity to participate in the second Conference of the Food Law Academic Network from 15th May to 17th May (Flan) at CIHEAM Bari which focused on "Legal Issues for a Sustainable Agrifood Chain."
Archana Singh delivered a compelling presentation on the complexities of defining plants with beneficial properties (Botanicals) in EU food laws.
Archana Singh delivered a compelling presentation on the complexities of defining plants with beneficial properties (Botanicals) in EU food laws.
Mariassunta Ciccone shed light on the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy on sustainable farming, especially concerning botanicals.
Mariassunta Ciccone shed light on the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy on sustainable farming, especially concerning botanicals.
Margherita Brunori explored the new legal qualifications for farmers transitioning to sustainable agriculture
Margherita Brunori explored the new legal qualifications for farmers transitioning to sustainable agriculture
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to blaze a trail toward a healthier tomorrow!
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to blaze a trail toward a healthier tomorrow!
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