Directive 2014/24/EU on public procurement
- Court / authority
- European Parliament and Council
- Country / jurisdiction
- EU
- Date
- 2014-02-26
- Case / document number
- 2014/24/EU
- Document type
- EU law
- Legal area
- Public procurement
- Relevant provisions
- Article 42; Article 67
Summary
Allows contracting authorities to set technical specifications and award criteria reflecting users' needs, subject to equal treatment and proportionality.
Legal significance
Confirms that requiring a fully plant-based option in catering contracts is lawful procurement practice.
Relevance to the right to vegan food
The practical route by which a municipality can guarantee a vegan option without new legislation.
Current legal status
In force; implemented in Sweden by LOU (2016:1145).
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