Review of the EU legislation for 03/12/2024

Here’s a comprehensive review of the legal acts:
1. A regulation granting unlimited duty-free access to Norwegian beverages (waters with sugar, non-alcoholic beer, soya drinks) in the EU market for 2025, following underutilization of 2024 quotas.
2. A regulation modifying sprat fishing rules in the North Sea, allowing derogations for certain fishing gear along the Danish coast while removing UK waters from scope, with specific monitoring requirements for herring bycatch.
3. A regulation setting gas storage targets for EU countries in 2025, with intermediate targets throughout the year leading to 90% capacity by November, including flexibility provisions and special considerations for countries supplying third parties.
4. A regulation establishing technical standards for crypto-asset white papers, requiring standardized templates in machine-readable format for different types of crypto-assets, with detailed disclosure requirements about issuers, assets, and risks.
5. A regulation updating the EU’s human rights sanctions list, modifying entries for 31 individuals and 9 entities involved in human rights violations, particularly regarding Russian officials, Chinese officials, and Wagner Group members.
6. A regulation establishing standardized reporting formats for large multinational companies’ income tax information, requiring detailed country-by-country reporting of financial and tax data for companies with revenue over €750 million.
7. A regulation creating output indicators for monitoring product safety measures, requiring Member States to report on market surveillance activities, resources, complaints, and enforcement actions.
8. A regulation designating three EU reference laboratories for pathogens, establishing consortiums led by Denmark, Italy, and Norway to provide testing, materials, and technical support until 2031.
9. A regulation changing Tomato brown rugose fruit virus status from quarantine to regulated non-quarantine pest, setting testing requirements for seeds and plants, with specific import control measures.
10. A regulation extending landing obligation exemptions in Mediterranean demersal fisheries until 2027, covering Venus shells and Norway lobster, with new exemptions for deep-water shrimps.
11. A regulation registering the Greek ‘ΤΣΑΛΑΦΟΥΤΙ / TSALAFOUTI’ as a Protected Designation of Origin.
12. A directive updating technical requirements for testing agricultural and vegetable plant varieties, with new protocols effective from June 2025.
13. A regulation approving amendments to the Spanish spirit drink ‘Hierbas Ibicencas’ geographical indication specification.
14. A regulation updating aircraft safety requirements, particularly regarding crash-resistant fuel systems, cargo fire protection, and aging aircraft maintenance.
15. A regulation extending fishing derogations for transparent goby in Italian waters until 2027, covering 116 small vessels in Tuscany and Liguria.
16. A regulation establishing templates for financial entities to record information about ICT service providers under DORA.
17. A regulation registering Turkish ‘Gaziantep Menengiç Kahvesi’ as a Protected Designation of Origin.
18. A regulation approving boric acid reaction products for wood preservation, with 10-year validity and specific safety conditions.

Review of each of legal acts published today:

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3001 of 28 November 2024 on the granting of unlimited duty-free access to the Union for 2025 to certain goods originating in Norway resulting from the processing of agricultural products covered by Regulation (EU) No 510/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council

This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes unlimited duty-free access to the EU market for certain beverages originating from Norway for the year 2025. The regulation specifically covers waters with added sugar, non-alcoholic beer, and various non-alcoholic beverages containing sugar, including soya-based drinks.The regulation consists of two main articles and an annex. Article 1 establishes the duty-free access period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, and confirms that Norwegian rules of origin apply. Article 2 sets the entry into force provisions. The Annex provides a detailed list of products covered by the regulation, including their specific CN (Combined Nomenclature) codes and descriptions.The key provisions include:

• Unlimited duty-free access is granted because the 2024 quota for these products was not exhausted by October 31, 2024
• The regulation covers specific beverage categories including flavored waters (CN code 2202 10 00), non-alcoholic beer (ex 2202 91 00), and various non-alcoholic beverages containing sugar (ex 2202 99)
• All products must comply with the rules of origin as specified in Protocol 3 of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Norway

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3000 of 19 July 2024 amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1241 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards a derogation from restrictions on fishing for sprat in ICES division 4b

This Commission Delegated Regulation amends the existing rules regarding fishing restrictions for sprat in the North Sea, specifically in ICES division 4b. It introduces a derogation from the previous restrictions on sprat fishing along the Danish North Sea coast, while removing regulations for two areas in UK waters that are no longer under EU jurisdiction.The regulation’s structure consists of nine recitals explaining the background and justification for the changes, followed by two articles that implement the amendments and set the application date. The Annex provides detailed geographical coordinates and technical specifications for the fishing restrictions.Key provisions include:

• A derogation allowing the use of towed gear with mesh size less than 32 mm, purse seines, and various nets with mesh size less than 30 mm in specified areas
• Requirement for Member States to submit annual monitoring data by April 30th regarding herring bycatch in sprat fishery
• Geographical boundaries for restricted fishing area along Danish coast (55°30’N to 57°00’N)
• Application period of restrictions from July 1 to October 31
• Removal of UK waters from the regulation’s scope

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2995 of 29 November 2024 setting the filling trajectory with intermediary targets for 2025 for each Member State with underground gas storage facilities on its territory and directly interconnected to its market area

This Regulation establishes specific gas storage filling targets for EU Member States throughout 2025. It sets mandatory intermediate targets for February, May, July, and September, leading to a final target of 90% storage capacity by November 1, 2025, for countries with underground gas storage facilities.The Regulation consists of two main articles and an Annex. Article 1 establishes the filling trajectories, while Article 2 deals with the entry into force. The Annex contains a detailed table with specific percentage targets for each relevant Member State across different dates in 2025.Key provisions include:

• A minimum EU-average target of around 50% for February 2025, with Member States encouraged to reach 55% collectively
• A minimum EU-level target of around 30% by May 2025, with a recommended collective target of 45%
• Individual country targets varying based on specific circumstances and technical capabilities
• Flexibility allowing storage levels up to five percentage points below targets while still being considered compliant
• Special provisions for Member States that supplied significant volumes to third countries during 2016-2021

The Regulation takes into account the potential end of gas transit through Ukraine by January 2025 and emphasizes the importance of maintaining sufficient storage levels during high-demand winter months. It also considers technical feasibility, market functioning, and the need to avoid unnecessary burdens on market participants while ensuring security of supply.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2984 of 29 November 2024 laying down implementing technical standards for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to forms, formats and templates for the crypto-asset white papers

This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes technical standards for crypto-asset white papers under EU Regulation 2023/1114. It sets uniform requirements for the format and content of disclosure documents that must be prepared when offering crypto-assets to the public or seeking their admission to trading.The regulation introduces three standardized templates for different types of crypto-assets: general crypto-assets, asset-referenced tokens, and e-money tokens. Each template contains detailed fields that must be completed with specific information about the issuer, the crypto-asset, rights attached to it, underlying technology, risks, and other relevant details.Key provisions include:

• Mandatory use of machine-readable XHTML format with Inline XBRL markup for all white papers
• Standardized data fields and taxonomies to ensure consistency and comparability
• Requirements for unique identifiers like Legal Entity Identifiers (LEI) and Digital Token Identifiers (DTI)
• Detailed disclosure requirements regarding the characteristics of crypto-assets, rights of holders, risks, and underlying technology
• Special requirements for asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens regarding reserve assets and redemption rights

The regulation aims to ensure transparency and standardization in crypto-asset disclosures while facilitating automated processing of information. It will apply from December 23, 2025, giving market participants time to adapt to the new requirements.

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2999 of 2 December 2024 implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1998 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses

This Council Implementing Regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2020/1998 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses. The act updates the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures.The regulation makes changes to entries concerning 31 natural persons and 9 entities in Annex I of Regulation 2020/1998. It also deletes one entry concerning a deceased person. The changes include updates to identifying information, reasons for listing, and other details.The main provisions include:

• Updates to entries for Russian officials and entities involved in human rights violations, particularly related to the persecution of opposition figures like Alexei Navalny
• Changes to entries concerning Chinese officials involved in human rights violations against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities
• Updates regarding Wagner Group members and affiliated entities operating in various African countries
• Modifications to entries about officials involved in human rights violations in Syria, Sudan, Myanmar and other countries

The regulation provides detailed identifying information and specific reasons for listing each person/entity, focusing on their role in serious human rights violations like arbitrary detention, torture, extrajudicial killings, and systematic repression of fundamental freedoms.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2952 of 29 November 2024 laying down a common template and electronic reporting formats for the application of Directive 2013/34/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the information to be presented in reports on income tax information

This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes a common template and electronic reporting formats for reporting income tax information by large multinational companies in the EU. Here are the key points:The Regulation introduces standardized requirements for companies with consolidated revenue exceeding €750 million to report their income tax information. It sets out detailed specifications for how this information should be presented and formatted.The Regulation’s structure includes:

• Common template requirements for visual presentation of tax information reports
• Technical specifications for electronic reporting using XHTML format and Inline XBRL markup language
• Detailed taxonomy elements and data definitions for consistent reporting
• Requirements for reporting information on a country-by-country basis

Key provisions include:

• Companies must report detailed financial and tax information for each EU member state and tax jurisdiction where they operate
• Reports must include revenues, profits/losses, income tax paid and accrued, accumulated earnings, and number of employees per country
• Information must be presented using standardized electronic formats to ensure machine readability and comparability
• The requirements apply to financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025
• Specific exemptions exist for certain financial institutions that already report similar information under other EU directives

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2958 of 29 November 2024 determining the output indicators relevant for Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council on general product safety

This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes specific output indicators for monitoring the implementation of the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988. It creates a framework for Member States to report data on their market surveillance activities, resource allocation, and enforcement measures related to product safety in the EU market.The Regulation consists of three main articles and an Annex. Article 1 establishes output indicators, Article 2 sets reporting obligations for Member States starting from December 22, 2026, and Article 3 contains entry into force provisions. The Annex details six specific output indicators that Member States must report on.The key provisions include:

• Member States must report on resources allocated to market surveillance authorities, including staff and budget
• Data on consumer complaints and compliance checks must be collected and reported
• Information about mutual assistance requests between authorities must be tracked
• Statistics on corrective actions and penalties imposed must be maintained
• Reports should be consolidated across all market surveillance authorities in each Member State
• Member States can provide data in aggregated form and avoid duplicate reporting if information is already available to the Commission through other channels

The Regulation emphasizes efficient data collection while minimizing administrative burden. It allows for flexibility in reporting methods, including the use of standardized templates and electronic formats. The Commission will compile the collected data into annual public reports to monitor the effectiveness of product safety measures across the EU.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2959 of 29 November 2024 designating European Union reference laboratories for public health on food- and water-borne bacteria; on food-, water- and vector-borne helminths and protozoa; and on food- and water-borne viruses

This Regulation designates three European Union reference laboratories (EURLs) in the field of public health, focusing on different types of pathogens that can cause diseases through food and water. The laboratories are established as consortiums of leading research institutions from different EU countries and will operate until December 2031.The Regulation establishes three distinct reference laboratories:

• EURL for food- and water-borne bacteria (led by Denmark’s Statens Serum Institut)
• EURL for food-, water- and vector-borne helminths and protozoa (led by Italy’s Istituto Superiore di Sanità)
• EURL for food- and water-borne viruses (led by Norway’s Institute of Public Health)

Each laboratory has specific responsibilities and tasks detailed in corresponding annexes, including:

• Providing reference testing and diagnostic services
• Supplying reference materials and quality assessments
• Offering scientific advice and technical assistance
• Organizing training and coordination activities
• Supporting outbreak investigations
• Collaborating with other international health organizations

The laboratories must maintain qualified staff, ensure proper training, and establish confidentiality policies for handling sensitive information. They work closely with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and support national reference laboratories in member states to promote uniform surveillance and reporting of diseases.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2970 of 29 November 2024 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 as regards measures to prevent the presence of the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus on plants for planting of Solanum lycopersicum L. and hybrids thereof and of Capsicum annuum L., and establishing the frequency rates of official controls

This Regulation establishes new measures to prevent the presence of the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) on tomato and pepper plants in the EU. The act changes the status of ToBRFV from a quarantine pest to a regulated non-quarantine pest due to its wide spread within the EU territory. It sets specific requirements for seeds and plants for planting of tomatoes and peppers to prevent virus transmission.The Regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 by adding new provisions in several annexes. The main changes include listing ToBRFV as a regulated non-quarantine pest with zero tolerance, establishing requirements for seeds and plants certification, and setting specific control frequencies for imports from different countries. The act also introduces exemptions for pepper varieties that are proven to be resistant to the virus.Key provisions include:

• Mandatory testing of seeds or mother plants for virus presence
• Requirements for plants to originate from virus-free countries or from tested seeds
• Special control measures for imports from Israel (50% testing) and China (100% testing)
• 20% minimum testing rate for imports from other countries
• Requirement of phytosanitary certificates and plant passports for regulated plants
• Exemptions for proven virus-resistant pepper varieties

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2992 of 26 July 2024 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2462 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying details of the landing obligation for certain demersal stocks in the western Mediterranean Sea

This Regulation amends the rules for landing obligations in demersal fisheries (fishing near the bottom of the sea) in the western Mediterranean Sea. It extends and introduces new exemptions from the requirement to land all catches for certain species.The Regulation extends existing survivability exemptions until December 2027 for Venus shells caught with mechanised dredges, and Norway lobster caught with bottom trawls and with pots and traps. It also introduces a new de minimis exemption allowing up to 1% of annual catches of deep-water shrimps (blue, red and giant red shrimps) caught by bottom trawls to be discarded.The structure of the act consists of two main articles. Article 1 amends the previous regulation by adding new exemptions to Article 3 regarding species that can be released back to sea, and adding point (f) to Article 4 introducing the new de minimis exemption for deep-water shrimps. Article 2 sets the validity period from January 2025 to December 2027.Key provisions include:

• Survivability exemptions for Venus shells and Norway lobster caught with specific gear types
• Requirement to immediately release exempted species in the area where they were caught
• 1% de minimis exemption for deep-water shrimps caught by bottom trawls
• Seasonal restrictions for Norway lobster exemption (January to June and September to December)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2972 of 25 November 2024 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the entering of a geographical indication in the Union register of geographical indications (ΤΣΑΛΑΦΟΥΤΙ / TSALAFOUTI (PDO))

This Commission Implementing Regulation concerns the registration of the Greek geographical indication ‘ΤΣΑΛΑΦΟΥΤΙ / TSALAFOUTI’ as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the EU register of geographical indications. The regulation implements the process of adding this specific product name to the official EU registry that protects unique regional food products.The regulation consists of two main articles. Article 1 formally enters the geographical indication ‘ΤΣΑΛΑΦΟΥΤΙ / TSALAFOUTI’ into the Union register of geographical indications. Article 2 establishes that the regulation becomes effective twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.The regulation follows standard EU procedures for geographical indication registration. Greece submitted the application under the previous Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, which was published in the Official Journal. No opposition was received during the designated period, leading to the approval of the registration under the new Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.Key aspects of the regulation include:

• The registration is based on the new framework established by Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 for geographical indications
• The application was processed without any opposition from other parties
• The protection applies across all EU Member States
• The registration is permanent unless canceled through specific procedures

Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2024/2963 of 29 November 2024 amending Directives 2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC as regards the protocols for the examination of certain varieties of agricultural plant species and vegetable species

This Directive amends the existing regulations regarding the examination protocols for agricultural plant and vegetable species varieties in the European Union. It updates the technical requirements for testing various plant varieties before they can be included in national catalogues.The Directive modifies two previous directives (2003/90/EC and 2003/91/EC) by updating the protocols for examining specific plant varieties, particularly for potato, safflower, cauliflower, sprouting broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, savoy cabbage, white cabbage, red cabbage, watermelon, lettuce, radish, corn salad and tomato rootstocks.The main provisions include:

• Updated lists of plant species that must comply with protocols established by the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) or guidelines of the International Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV)
• Detailed technical protocols for examining characteristics of various agricultural and vegetable plant species
• New requirements will apply from June 1, 2025, with transitional measures for examinations started before this date
• Member States must adopt necessary national provisions by May 31, 2025

The Directive contains two comprehensive annexes that list specific plant species and their corresponding examination protocols. Part A covers agricultural plant species while Part B addresses vegetable species, each with detailed references to the applicable CPVO protocols or UPOV guidelines.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2973 of 25 November 2024 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the approval of a Union amendment to the product specification of the geographical indication Hierbas Ibicencas

This Regulation approves an amendment to the product specification for ‘Hierbas Ibicencas’, a geographical indication for spirit drinks from Spain. The amendment was processed under the new EU framework for geographical indications established by Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.The Regulation has a simple structure consisting of two articles: Article 1 approves the amendment to the product specification for ‘Hierbas Ibicencas’, while Article 2 sets the standard entry into force provision (twentieth day following publication).The key provisions indicate that:

• The amendment application was originally submitted under the previous regulation (EU) 2019/787
• No opposition was received during the prescribed period under Article 17 of Regulation 2024/1143
• The amendment was automatically approved due to lack of opposition
• The changes will be binding across all EU Member States

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2954 of 29 November 2024 amending Regulation (EU) 2015/640 as regards the introduction of new additional airworthiness requirements

This Commission Implementing Regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2015/640 regarding additional airworthiness requirements for aircraft. The regulation introduces new safety requirements for helicopters and aircraft, particularly focusing on crash-resistant fuel systems, cargo compartment fire protection, and structural integrity programs for aging aircraft.The regulation’s main structural changes include:

• Updated definitions and scope of application for different aircraft categories (large/small aeroplanes and helicopters)
• Deletion of redundant Article 3 and reorganization of provisions regarding operator oversight
• Addition of new requirements for cargo compartment fire protection information
• Modification of implementation dates for certain requirements

Key provisions include:

• New requirements for crash-resistant fuel systems in helicopters, with implementation deadlines between 2024 and 2039 depending on aircraft type and configuration
• Mandatory information sharing about cargo compartment fire protection capabilities for aircraft certified after January 1, 2025
• Extended deadline for implementing runway overrun awareness and alerting systems (ROAAS) to July 1, 2026
• Updated requirements for continuing structural integrity programs for aging aircraft
• Modified exemptions for certain aircraft types from specific requirements, detailed in updated Appendix 1

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2960 of 29 November 2024 extending a derogation from Council Regulation (EC) No 1967/2006 as regards the minimum distance from coast and the minimum sea depth for boat seines fishing for transparent goby (Aphia minuta) in certain territorial waters of Italy (Tuscany and Liguria)

This Regulation extends a derogation for boat seines fishing for transparent goby in certain territorial waters of Italy (Tuscany and Liguria). It allows fishing closer to the coast than normally permitted under EU rules, specifically for 116 small fishing vessels in these regions. The derogation will be valid from November 1, 2024 to March 31, 2027.The Regulation consists of three main articles: Article 1 establishes the derogation conditions, Article 2 sets monitoring and reporting requirements, and Article 3 defines the period of application. The act extends previous derogations that have been in place since 2011, with the last one having expired on March 31, 2024.Key provisions include:
– The derogation applies only to vessels registered in maritime directorates of Genoa and Livorno
– Vessels must have at least 5 years of fishing history
– Total number of vessels is limited to 116 (75 in Liguria and 41 in Tuscany)
– Fishing is limited to a season from November 1 to March 31
– Maximum 60 fishing days per boat per season
– Vessels must be smaller than 14 meters in length
– The fishing activities must not interfere with other vessels’ operations
– Regular monitoring and reporting requirements are established

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2956 of 29 November 2024 laying down implementing technical standards for the application of Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to standard templates for the register of information

This Implementing Regulation establishes standard templates and formats for maintaining registers of information about ICT third-party service providers by financial entities in the EU.The regulation implements technical standards for documenting contractual arrangements between financial entities and their ICT service providers, as required by the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). It establishes detailed requirements for recording information about service providers, contracts, services provided, and risk assessments.The key structural elements include:

• Standard templates for recording information about financial entities, service providers, contractual arrangements, functions supported by ICT services, and risk assessments
• Detailed instructions for completing each template and data field
• Requirements for maintaining data quality and consistency
• Rules for identifying and documenting ICT service supply chains and subcontractors

The main provisions require financial entities to:

• Maintain detailed records of all ICT service providers and contractual arrangements
• Document the criticality and importance of ICT services
• Assess and record risks related to ICT service providers
• Use standardized identifiers and codes for consistent reporting
• Ensure accuracy and regular updates of the information
• Follow specific data formats and validation rules

The regulation includes extensive annexes with detailed templates, instructions, and reference data to ensure standardized implementation across the EU financial sector.

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2978 of 25 November 2024 on the registration of the geographical indication Gaziantep Menengiç Kahvesi / Gaziantep Melengiç Kahvesi (PDO) in the Union register of geographical indications pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council

This Commission Implementing Regulation registers the geographical indication ‘Gaziantep Menengiç Kahvesi / Gaziantep Melengiç Kahvesi’ as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the EU register of geographical indications. The registration follows an application from Türkiye and ensures protection of this specific product name across the European Union.The regulation consists of two main articles. Article 1 formally enters the geographical indication into the Union register, while Article 2 establishes the standard entry into force provision (twentieth day following publication). The regulation is based on the new framework Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 on geographical indications, which replaced the previous Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.Key aspects of this regulation include:
– The application was initially processed under the previous regulation (EU) No 1151/2012
– No opposition was received during the prescribed period under Article 17 of the new Regulation 2024/1143
– The registration provides full protection of the name ‘Gaziantep Menengiç Kahvesi / Gaziantep Melengiç Kahvesi’ as a PDO across all EU Member States
– The regulation is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2964 of 29 November 2024 approving reaction products of boric acid with didecylamine and ethylene oxide (polymeric betaine) as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 8 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council

This Regulation approves reaction products of boric acid with didecylamine and ethylene oxide (polymeric betaine) as an active substance for use in wood preservatives (biocidal products of product-type 8). The substance is approved for a period of 10 years, from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2036, subject to specific conditions outlined in the Annex.The Regulation consists of two articles and a detailed Annex. Article 1 establishes the approval of the substance, while Article 2 sets the entry into force. The Annex provides comprehensive technical specifications and conditions for the use of the substance, including its identification details, purity requirements, and specific usage conditions.Key provisions include:

• The substance is classified as a candidate for substitution due to its very persistent and toxic properties
• Strict conditions for industrial application processes, including requirements for contained areas with impermeable surfaces and recovery systems
• Specific attention must be paid to industrial and professional users, as well as environmental protection measures for sewage treatment, surface water, sediment, soil, and groundwater
• Detailed labeling requirements for treated articles and products
• Requirements for assessment of potential residues in food or feed

The regulation establishes comprehensive safety measures for the use of this wood preservative, with particular emphasis on environmental protection and safe handling during industrial applications. It requires specific containment measures during application and storage of treated wood, and mandates proper labeling of treated articles.