The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/325 changes the anti-dumping duties on melamine imports from China. The regulation replaces the previous system of minimum import prices and fixed duties with new ad valorem duties ranging from 12% to 65.2%.
Different duty rates are established for specific Chinese companies:
– Xinjiang Xinlianxin Energy Chemical Co.: 12.0%
– Sichuan Golden-Elephant Sincerity Chemical: 44.9%
– Shandong Holitech Chemical Industry: 47.6%
– Henan Junhua Development Company: 49.0%
– All other companies: 65.2%
The regulation requires valid commercial invoices with specific declarations and establishes provisions for customs authorities to verify compliance. It also includes measures to prevent circumvention of individual duty rates and implements regular monitoring of export volumes.
The Council Implementing Regulation adds two Russian officials to the EU sanctions list for human rights violations related to Alexei Navalny’s death in the IK-3 penal colony. The officials are Alexander Valerievich Obraztsov (deputy head of the IK-3 penal colony) and Vladimir Sergeevich Shvedov (head of Department in Russian Ministry of Justice).
A new regulation requires registration of valine imports from China for nine months. This covers products under CN code 2922 49 85 (TARIC code 2922 49 85 87). The preliminary dumping margin is estimated at 65% with an injury elimination level between 150-250%.
The EU removes Zimbabwe Defence Industries from its sanctions list, effectively ending the asset freeze measures against Zimbabwe entities.
New restrictions are implemented for poultry imports due to avian influenza:
– Suspension of fresh poultry meat imports from Bosnia and Herzegovina
– New risk mitigation requirements for poultry products from Bosnia and Herzegovina
– Updated restricted zones in the UK and US
Aviation safety regulations now allow ACAS Xa as an alternative to ACAS II system for airborne collision avoidance in civil aviation. This applies to turbine-powered aircraft over 5,700 kg and aircraft carrying more than 19 passengers.
‘Caviar d’Aquitaine’ receives Protected Geographical Indication status, protecting this name across the EU for caviar produced in the Aquitaine region according to specified requirements.
Authorization for Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 as a cattle feed additive is renewed until March 2035, with specific requirements for minimum content and safety measures.
The authorization holder for certain feed additives changes from Roal Oy to AB Enzymes Finland Oy, affecting two enzyme preparations used in animal nutrition.
Lanthanum carbonate octahydrate is authorized as a feed additive for adult dogs until March 2035, with specific requirements for composition and usage conditions.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/325 of 18 February 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1776 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of melamine originating in the People’s Republic of China, following a partial interim review pursuant to Article 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Here’s a detailed analysis of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/325:
1. Essence of the act (3-5 sentences):
This regulation amends the anti-dumping measures on imports of melamine originating from China. It changes the form of duties from a combination of minimum import prices (MIP) and fixed duties to ad valorem duties ranging from 12% to 65.2%. The change was made because the previous form of measures was no longer effective in preventing injury to the EU industry due to significant changes in market circumstances, particularly related to gas prices and supply conditions.
2. Structure and main provisions:
– The regulation consists of detailed sections on procedure, product definition, Union interest analysis, and final measures
– Key sections include:
* Analysis of changed circumstances (gas prices, production costs, supply situation)
* Assessment of injury to EU industry
* Evaluation of Union interest
* New duty structure
– Main changes compared to previous version:
* Replacement of MIP and fixed duties with ad valorem duties
* Individual duty rates for specific companies
* New requirements for commercial invoices
3. Most important provisions:
– New ad valorem duty rates:
* Xinjiang Xinlianxin Energy Chemical Co.: 12.0%
* Sichuan Golden-Elephant Sincerity Chemical: 44.9%
* Shandong Holitech Chemical Industry: 47.6%
* Henan Junhua Development Company: 49.0%
* All other companies: 65.2%
– Requirement for valid commercial invoices with specific declarations
– Provisions for customs authorities to verify compliance
– Measures to prevent circumvention of individual duty rates
– Regular monitoring of export volumes to detect potential circumvention
The regulation is particularly significant for its response to changed market conditions and its aim to provide more effective protection for the EU industry while maintaining fair competition.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/345 of 18 February 2025 implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1998 concerning restrictive measures against serious human rights violations and abuses
The essence of the act:
This is a Council Implementing Regulation that updates the EU’s sanctions list related to serious human rights violations. The regulation specifically amends information about two Russian officials who are deemed responsible for human rights violations in connection with the death of opposition politician Alexei Navalny in the IK-3 penal colony.
Structure and main provisions:
The regulation consists of two main articles and an annex. Article 1 introduces amendments to Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2020/1998, while Article 2 sets the entry into force. The key change is in the Annex, which updates entries number 80 and 105, providing detailed information about two Russian officials: Alexander Valerievich Obraztsov (deputy head of the IK-3 penal colony) and Vladimir Sergeevich Shvedov (head of Department in Russian Ministry of Justice).
Most important provisions:
1. The detailed identification data for both sanctioned individuals, including their positions, dates of birth, nationalities, and addresses
2. Specific reasons for their listing, describing their roles in human rights violations
3. Both officials are directly linked to the circumstances of Alexei Navalny’s death in the IK-3 penal colony
4. The violations attributed to them include torture, inhuman treatment, arbitrary detentions, and violation of freedom of expression
5. The listing includes specific details about their responsibilities and direct involvement in the violations, making the sanctions targeted and well-substantiated
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/326 of 18 February 2025 making imports of valine originating in the People’s Republic of China subject to registration
This Regulation establishes registration requirements for imports of valine (an amino acid) from China into the European Union. The registration is implemented as part of an anti-dumping investigation initiated following a complaint from a European producer about potentially unfair pricing practices from Chinese manufacturers.
Structure and main provisions:
1. The Regulation consists of three main sections: Product Subject to Registration, Registration requirements, and Processing of Personal Data, followed by two operative articles.
2. The key elements include:
– Definition of valine and its classification codes
– Legal basis for registration under Article 14(5) of the basic Anti-dumping Regulation
– Nine-month registration period for customs authorities
– Preliminary dumping margin estimates of 65% and injury elimination level between 150-250%
Most important provisions for use:
1. Customs authorities must register all imports of valine and its derivatives from China, classified under CN code 2922 49 85 (TARIC code 2922 49 85 87).
2. The registration requirement applies for nine months from the Regulation’s entry into force.
3. While specific dumping margins are mentioned in the complaint, the actual liability levels will be determined during the investigation.
4. The registration enables potential retroactive collection of anti-dumping duties if such duties are imposed following the investigation.
5. All personal data collected during registration must comply with EU data protection regulations.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/348 of 18 February 2025 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Zimbabwe
This Commission Implementing Regulation amends the EU’s restrictive measures concerning Zimbabwe by removing the last remaining entity from the sanctions list. The act represents a significant change in the EU’s sanctions regime against Zimbabwe, effectively ending the asset freeze measures that were previously in place.
The structure of the act is straightforward and consists of two main articles and an annex:
– Article 1 introduces the amendment to Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 314/2004
– Article 2 establishes the entry into force
– The Annex specifies the deletion of Zimbabwe Defence Industries from the sanctions list
The main provisions that are most important for the act’s use are:
1. The complete removal of Zimbabwe Defence Industries from Annex III, which previously listed entities subject to asset freezing
2. The immediate effect of this change following publication in the Official Journal
3. The binding nature of the regulation in all EU Member States
This amendment effectively concludes the targeted financial sanctions against entities in Zimbabwe under this particular sanctions regime, as it removes the last remaining entity from the restrictive measures list. The change affects the Zimbabwe Defence Industries, which was previously subject to asset freezing due to its association with the Ministry of Defence and the ZANU-PF faction of Government.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/361 of 17 February 2025 amending Annexes V, XIV and XV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 as regards the entries for Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United Kingdom and the United States in the lists of third countries, territories or zones thereof authorised for the entry into the Union of consignments of poultry and germinal products of poultry, of fresh meat of poultry and game birds, and of meat products from poultry
This Commission Implementing Regulation amends the rules for importing poultry and poultry products into the EU from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United Kingdom, and the United States due to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The regulation modifies three annexes of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 that list authorized third countries and territories for importing poultry, germinal products, fresh meat and meat products.
Structure and main provisions:
1. The regulation consists of 2 articles and an extensive annex with detailed amendments
2. It introduces new restrictions for Bosnia and Herzegovina, suspending imports of fresh poultry meat and requiring risk mitigation treatment for poultry meat products
3. For the UK and US, it updates the restricted zones around HPAI outbreaks where imports are suspended
4. The amendments include detailed geographical coordinates and descriptions of new restricted zones
Key provisions for implementation:
1. Suspension of fresh poultry meat imports from Bosnia and Herzegovina
2. New risk mitigation requirements (Treatment D) for poultry meat products from Bosnia and Herzegovina
3. Updated restricted zones in the UK around 4 new HPAI outbreaks in England
4. Addition of 35 new restricted zones in the US across 5 states
5. Reauthorization of imports from certain previously restricted UK zones where HPAI outbreaks have been resolved
The regulation takes effect immediately upon publication to prevent trade disruptions while maintaining animal health protection measures.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/343 of 17 February 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 as regards airborne collision avoidance systems
This Regulation amends existing EU rules regarding airborne collision avoidance systems (ACAS) in civil aviation. It introduces ACAS Xa as an alternative to the previously mandated ACAS II system with collision avoidance logic version 7.1, aligning EU regulations with international aviation standards. The changes aim to enhance aviation safety by allowing modern collision avoidance technology.
Structure and main provisions:
– The Regulation makes amendments to two existing regulations: (EU) No 1332/2011 and (EU) 2017/373
– The key change is in Article 1, which modifies requirements for ACAS equipment in certain aircraft
– Article 2 updates technical references to include Amendment 91 of the Chicago Convention
– The Regulation maintains mandatory ACAS requirements for larger aircraft while adding flexibility in system choice
Key operational provisions:
1. Aircraft requirements for ACAS:
– Applies to turbine-powered aircraft over 5,700 kg
– Applies to aircraft authorized to carry more than 19 passengers
– Aircraft can now use either ACAS II with collision avoidance logic version 7.1 or the new ACAS Xa
2. Voluntary equipage rules:
– Aircraft not required to have ACAS but choosing to install it must use either version 7.1 or ACAS Xa
3. Exemptions:
– Unmanned aircraft systems are explicitly excluded from these requirements
4. Technical standards:
– Updates references to include the latest amendments to international aviation standards
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/342 of 13 February 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Caviar d’Aquitaine (PGI) 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 establishes the registration of ‘Caviar d’Aquitaine’ as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the EU register of geographical indications. The regulation confirms that the French caviar produced in the Aquitaine region meets specific quality and geographical criteria required for PGI status under EU law.
Structure and main provisions:
– The regulation is based on Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which governs geographical indications for various products including agricultural products
– It consists of two main articles:
* Article 1 formally registers ‘Caviar d’Aquitaine’ as a PGI
* Article 2 sets the entry into force (20 days after publication)
– The registration process included a publication period during which no oppositions were received
Key provisions for use:
1. The name ‘Caviar d’Aquitaine’ is now legally protected across the EU
2. Only caviar produced in accordance with the specified requirements in the Aquitaine region can be marketed under this name
3. The protection is indefinite as long as the conditions continue to be met
4. The registration provides legal means to prevent misuse, imitation, or evocation of the protected name
This regulation represents a straightforward implementation of geographical indication protection for a specific regional product, following standard EU procedures for such registrations.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/314 of 17 February 2025 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 as a feed additive for cattle for fattening (holder of authorisation: Prosol SPA) and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1059/2013
This Regulation concerns the renewal of authorization for using Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 (a specific strain of yeast) as a feed additive for cattle fattening. The authorization is granted to Prosol SPA company and replaces the previous regulation from 2013, extending the permission to use this additive until March 2035.
The structure of the act consists of four main articles and an annex:
– Article 1 renews the authorization for the additive
– Article 2 repeals the previous regulation
– Article 3 establishes transitional measures for existing stocks
– Article 4 sets the entry into force
– The Annex provides detailed technical specifications
The main provisions that are most important for practical use include:
1. The minimum content requirement of 4 × 109 CFU/kg in feedingstuff
2. Specific safety measures for handlers, including the use of protective equipment
3. Requirements for proper storage conditions and stability information
4. Transitional periods:
– Until September 2025 for existing preparations and premixtures
– Until March 2026 for compound feed and feed materials
5. The additive must contain a minimum of 1 × 109 CFU/g
6. Specific analytical methods must be used for enumeration and identification of the yeast cells
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/316 of 17 February 2025 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2021/982 and (EU) 2023/1332 as regards the name of the holder of the authorisation for feed additives
This Regulation concerns the administrative change of the authorization holder’s name for specific feed additives used in animal nutrition, from Roal Oy to AB Enzymes Finland Oy. The change affects two previously authorized enzyme preparations: 6-phytase and endo-1,4-beta-xylanase, produced by Trichoderma reesei strains.
Structure and main provisions:
1. The Regulation amends two previous implementing regulations: (EU) 2021/982 and (EU) 2023/1332
2. The changes are purely administrative, replacing the name “Roal Oy” with “AB Enzymes Finland Oy” in both the titles and annexes of the previous regulations
3. A transitional period is provided to allow the use of existing stocks of feed additives produced and labeled under the previous company name
Key provisions for practical use:
– The authorization for the feed additives remains valid, only the holder’s name changes
– Existing stocks labeled with “Roal Oy” can continue to be placed on the market and used until exhausted
– The change takes effect on the twentieth day following publication in the Official Journal
– The authorization conditions and specifications for the feed additives remain unchanged
– The Regulation is directly applicable in all EU Member States
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/313 of 17 February 2025 concerning the authorisation of lanthanum carbonate octahydrate as a feed additive for dogs (holder of authorisation: Porus GmbH)
The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/313 authorizes the use of lanthanum carbonate octahydrate as a feed additive for adult dogs. This substance is classified as a zootechnical additive that helps reduce phosphorus bioavailability in dogs. The authorization is granted to Porus GmbH and will be valid until March 10, 2035.
The regulation consists of two main parts: the legal basis and conditions for authorization (Articles 1-2) and a detailed Annex specifying technical requirements. The regulation introduces specific provisions regarding the substance’s composition, usage conditions, and safety measures, which weren’t previously regulated for dogs, although similar provisions existed for cats.
Key provisions of the regulation include:
1. The substance must contain at least 85% lanthanum carbonate octahydrate as active substance
2. The permitted dosage ranges from 1,500 to 7,500 mg/kg of complete feed
3. The additive is only authorized for adult dogs
4. Special storage conditions and stability requirements must be indicated
5. Warning about avoiding simultaneous use with high-phosphorus feeds
6. Mandatory safety measures for feed business operators, including the use of protective breathing equipment when necessary
7. Specific analytical methods for quality control are prescribed, including EU method Commission Regulation and ICP-AES for quantification
