The two votes focus on a proposal from the European Commission to repeal the current Framework for Dietetic Foods (the so-called PARNUTs Directive). The proposal threatens to place specialised food products under general food legislation which would mean that –except infants and young children and patients under medical supervision- all other consumers that need foods that are specifically designed could lose out on special food safety standards, clear information and communication procedures and possibly access to the foods they need.
