Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1085 adjusts the lists of countries and zones authorized to export poultry, poultry products, and fresh poultry meat to the EU. This is a direct response to recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Canada and the United States. The regulation amends Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404, updating the authorized zones in Canada, the UK, and the US based on the latest information about the disease’s spread and control measures. In essence, the regulation modifies which areas can export poultry and related products to the EU, reflecting the current avian health situation in those countries.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/973 focuses on refining the rules for organic production by updating the lists of authorized products and substances. The regulation amends the annexes of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1165, introducing a procedure for specific authorizations in the outermost regions of the EU. Key changes include new low-risk active substances in Annex I, clarifications for plant-based products as fertilizers in Annex II, amendments to feed material conditions in Annex III, and a merged list of food additives and processing aids in Annex V. Annex VI includes provisions for third countries. Overall, it adapts to scientific advice and practical needs while maintaining organic farming principles.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/999
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1085 of 22 May 2025 amending Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 as regards the entries for Canada, 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, and of fresh meat of poultry and game birds
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1085 amends Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404, specifically concerning the lists of third countries, territories, or zones authorized for the entry into the Union of consignments of poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds. The regulation responds to recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Canada and the United States, and updated information from Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States regarding previous HPAI outbreaks. It adjusts the authorized zones for these countries based on the latest epidemiological situation and measures taken to control the spread of the disease.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this regulation. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Annex details the specific amendments to Annexes V and XIV of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404, including replacing and adding rows for specific zones in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, reflecting changes in their HPAI status.
The most important provisions of this act are the amendments to Annexes V and XIV of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404, which directly impact which zones in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States are authorized to export poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds to the European Union. These amendments reflect the current animal health situation in these countries and are crucial for ensuring the protection of animal and public health within the Union.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/973 of 23 May 2025 amending and correcting Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1165 authorising certain products and substances for use in organic production and establishing their lists
This is a description of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/973, which amends and corrects Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1165 regarding the authorization of certain products and substances for use in organic production. The regulation updates the lists of authorized products and substances used in organic production, focusing on plant protection, fertilizers, feed, and food processing. It aims to refine the rules for organic production by incorporating recent scientific advice and adapting to practical needs, while ensuring compliance with the overarching principles of organic farming.
The regulation is structured around amendments to the annexes of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1165. It introduces a procedure for granting specific authorizations for products and substances used in the outermost regions of the Union. The regulation modifies Annex I to include new low-risk active substances and remove certain entries. Annex II is updated to clarify the use of plant-based products as fertilizers and to include additional products like carbon dioxide, calcium acetate, calcium phosphate, plant fiber mats and calcium and magnesium gluconate. Annex III is amended to clarify conditions for feed materials and additives, and to include new feed materials and processing aids. Annex V merges the lists of food additives and processing aids, updates specific conditions, and adds buffered vinegar. Finally, Annex VI is replaced to include provisions for third countries.
Key provisions include the introduction of a procedure for specific authorizations in the outermost regions of the EU, the inclusion of new substances like lavandulyl senecioate and calcium acetate, and the merged list of food additives and processing aids with updated conditions. The regulation also sets specific conditions for the use of calcium chloride and propylene glycol as feed, and introduces new feed materials like single cell proteins and calcium stearate. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines and expand the range of authorized substances while maintaining the integrity of organic production.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/999 of 23 May 2025 granting a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product Hydrocid 306 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/999 grants a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product ‘Hydrocid 306’. This regulation allows Hydro-X to make ‘Hydrocid 306’ available on the market and to use it as a biocidal product within the Union, under specific conditions. The product contains CMIT/MIT (3:1) as the active substance and is used as a preservative in various product types. The authorisation is valid from 15 June 2025 until 31 October 2034.
The structure of the regulation is straightforward. It consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 grants the Union authorisation to Hydro-X for ‘Hydrocid 306’ and specifies the authorisation number and validity period. Article 2 states that the regulation will enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and confirms that the regulation is binding and directly applicable in all Member States. The annex contains the summary of the biocidal product characteristics, detailing the product’s composition, uses, and safety measures. This regulation builds upon Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products, and references previous implementing regulations such as (EU) No 414/2013 and (EU) No 354/2013, as well as Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2750 which authorised the related reference biocidal product family ‘LANXESS CMIT/MIT biocidal product family’.
The most important provisions for the use of this act are those outlined in the Annex, which provides a detailed summary of the product characteristics. It specifies the trade names, authorisation holder, manufacturers, and the composition of ‘Hydrocid 306’. It also lists hazard and precautionary statements, including the need to wear protective gear and avoid environmental release. The annex describes the authorised uses across various product types (PT06, PT11, PT12, and PT13), detailing application methods, rates, and user categories. It includes specific instructions and risk mitigation measures for each use, as well as general directions for use, first aid instructions, and disposal information.
