Review of EU Legal Acts
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1117
This regulation updates safety requirements for agricultural and forestry
vehicles. It restricts the use of single-line braking systems in new
tractors, requiring them to be phased out. It also incorporates updated UN
Regulations for lighting and light-signalling devices and introduces
electrical safety standards for electric and hybrid agricultural vehicles.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1159
This regulation corrects errors in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/126
regarding the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans. It clarifies
the conditions for investments in irrigation, focusing on water usage and
environmental impact assessments, and revises the rules for calculating the
value of marketed production, particularly regarding transport costs for
producer organizations.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1152
This regulation renews the approval of quinolin-8-ol, an active substance
used in plant protection products, as a candidate for substitution. It
specifies conditions and restrictions for its use, limiting it to
professional users in permanent greenhouses with controlled environments and
requiring specific measures like drip-irrigation systems and a closed
transfer system.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1151
This regulation introduces a definitive anti-dumping duty of 131.1% on
imports of vanillin originating in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). It
applies to vanillin with a purity level higher than 95% and aims to address
unfair competition due to dumping practices.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1149
This regulation registers ‘Afyon Sucuğu,’ a Turkish sausage, as a Protected
Geographical Indication (PGI) within the European Union. It protects the
name for sausages produced in the Afyonkarahisar region of Türkiye according
to specific standards.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1154
This regulation registers ‘Caralhotas de Almeirim’ as a Protected
Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union register. This provides legal
protection for the name and ensures that consumers can trust the origin and
quality of products sold under that name.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1145
This regulation provides exceptional support measures for the milk and
pigmeat sectors in Germany following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
It allows the EU to part-finance 60% of Germany’s expenditure for market
support measures due to the impact of animal health measures.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1136
This regulation officially registers ‘Afyon Pastırması’ as a Protected
Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union register. This means that only
producers within the specified geographical area who adhere to the defined
production standards can use the name ‘Afyon Pastırması’ for their product.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1137
This regulation addresses the economic fallout from severe weather events in
Czechia and Slovenia by providing emergency financial support to affected
agricultural sectors.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1135
This regulation imposes a definitive countervailing duty on imports of optical
fibre cables (OFC) originating in India. It aims to counteract these
subsidies to create a fairer competitive environment for EU producers.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1150
This regulation amends Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008,
specifically concerning the use of sodium ascorbate (E 301) in vitamin A
preparations intended for infant formula and follow-on formula.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1117 of 3 April 2025 amending Delegated Regulations (EU) 2015/68 and (EU) 2015/208 with regard to vehicle braking requirements and to vehicle functional safety requirements for agricultural and forestry vehicles
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1117 amends Delegated Regulations (EU) 2015/68 and (EU) 2015/208, focusing on updating vehicle braking and functional safety requirements for agricultural and forestry vehicles. The regulation addresses the use of king pin couplings, single-line couplings, and incorporates updated UN Regulations for lighting and light-signalling devices. It also introduces electrical safety requirements for vehicles with electric powertrains.
The regulation modifies Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 by redefining “rigid drawbar towed vehicle” and setting performance requirements for tractors with single-line hydraulic braking connections. It prohibits the fitting of new tractors with braking systems suitable only for single-line hydraulic connections after December 31, 2024, and prohibits their being made available on the market, registered, or entering into service after January 1, 2025. Annex XIII of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/68 is also amended to reflect these changes. Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/208 is amended by updating Annexes I and XXIV. Annex I is updated to include UN Regulations Nos. 148, 149 and 150 as alternative requirements for light-signalling and road illumination devices. Annex XXIV is updated to include electrical safety requirements for T or C category electric and hybrid vehicles, aligning with the standards set in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 3/2014.
The most important provisions include the restrictions on single-line braking systems for new tractors, the introduction of alternative UN Regulations for lighting, and the new electrical safety standards for electric and hybrid agricultural vehicles. These changes aim to enhance safety and reflect technological advancements in the sector.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1159 of 31 March 2025 correcting Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/126 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council with additional requirements for certain types of intervention specified by Member States in their CAP Strategic Plans for the period 2023 to 2027 under that Regulation as well as rules on the ratio for the good agricultural and environmental conditions (GAEC) standard 1
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1159 serves to correct certain errors and omissions found in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/126, which supplements Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 concerning the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plans. The corrections aim to ensure consistency and clarity in the rules governing investments in irrigation and the calculation of the value of marketed production within the agricultural sector. The regulation addresses specific issues related to water usage, environmental impact assessments, and the treatment of transport costs for producer organizations.
The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 details the amendments to Article 11 and Article 31 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/126. These amendments include clarifying the conditions for investments in irrigation, particularly regarding water meter systems, potential water savings, and environmental impact assessments. It also addresses the calculation of the value of marketed production, specifically concerning the costs of transport internal to producer organizations. Article 2 stipulates that the regulation will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Compared to the original Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/126, this correcting regulation introduces more precise language and aligns certain provisions with the broader framework of the CAP Strategic Plans.
The most important provisions for practical use are the corrected conditions for investments in irrigation (Article 11) and the revised rules for calculating the value of marketed production (Article 31). Specifically, the amendments related to irrigation investments ensure that support is provided in a manner consistent with sustainable water management practices and environmental protection. The clarification regarding transport costs for producer organizations allows for a more accurate reflection of the value of their production, while also preventing excessive use of these costs in calculations.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1152 of 11 June 2025 renewing the approval of the active substance quinolin-8-ol as a candidate for substitution in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) No 540/2011 and (EU) 2015/408
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1152 concerns the renewal of approval for the active substance quinolin-8-ol, used in plant protection products, as a candidate for substitution. It also amends Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/408 to reflect this renewal. The regulation ensures that the use of quinolin-8-ol meets current safety standards and specifies conditions and restrictions for its use.
The regulation consists of four articles and two annexes. Article 1 states the renewal of the approval of quinolin-8-ol. Article 2 and 3 amend Implementing Regulations (EU) No 540/2011 and (EU) 2015/408 respectively, to reflect the renewed approval and conditions of use for quinolin-8-ol. Article 4 defines the entry into force and date of application of the regulation. Annex I specifies the conditions and restrictions for the renewed approval of quinolin-8-ol, including purity levels, expiration date, and specific provisions for its use. Annex II amends Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 by deleting the previous entry for 8-hydroxyquinoline from Part B and adding a new entry to Part E, which lists substances considered candidates for substitution.
The most important provisions of this act are those that outline the specific conditions and restrictions for the use of quinolin-8-ol. It can only be used by professional users in permanent greenhouses with controlled environments, utilizing drip-irrigation systems. A closed transfer system must be in place for loading and mixing the product. Additionally, a pre-harvest interval of at least 22 days must be observed, and the soil in which crops are grown cannot be reused outside the greenhouse within one year of the last application. The regulation also requires the applicant to submit further confirmatory information regarding worker exposure, crop metabolism, and potential genetic effects of quinolin-8-ol.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1151 of 11 June 2025 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of vanillin originating in the People’s Republic of China
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1151 introduces a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of vanillin originating in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The regulation follows an anti-dumping investigation initiated in May 2024 after a complaint was lodged by Syensqo, a Union producer of vanillin.
The regulation consists of 9 articles. It specifies the product subject to the duty (vanillin with a purity level higher than 95 % by weight), the rate of the duty (131,1 %), and the companies subject to the duty. It also addresses issues raised by interested parties during the investigation, such as the definition of the product concerned, the existence of significant distortions in the PRC, and the choice of the representative country for determining the normal value.
The most important provision of this act is Article 1, which imposes a definitive anti-dumping duty of 131.1% on imports of vanillin originating in the People’s Republic of China. This duty applies to the net, free-at-Union-frontier price, before duty, of the specified vanillin products.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1149 of 11 June 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Afyon Sucuğu (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 (EU) 2025/1149 officially registers ‘Afyon Sucuğu,’ a Turkish sausage, as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) within the European Union. This registration acknowledges the unique link between the product and its geographical origin, Afyonkarahisar in Türkiye. The regulation ensures that the name ‘Afyon Sucuğu’ can only be used for sausages produced in accordance with specific standards and within the defined geographical area.
The regulation consists of a preamble that outlines the legal basis and justification for the registration, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally enters ‘Afyon Sucuğu’ into the Union register of geographical indications, as per Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will take effect twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This regulation is based on an application received before Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 came into force, and no objections were raised during the opposition period. It repeals and replaces the previous Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants PGI status to ‘Afyon Sucuğu’. This legal protection means that only producers within the specified region of Afyonkarahisar, following the traditional production methods, can market their sausage under that name within the EU. This protects the product’s reputation and prevents unfair competition from imitations produced elsewhere.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1154 of 11 June 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Caralhotas de Almeirim (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 (EU) 2025/1154 registers ‘Caralhotas de Almeirim’ as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union register. This means that ‘Caralhotas de Almeirim’, a product from Portugal, now has a specific geographical indication recognized and protected within the European Union. The registration is based on the absence of opposition following the publication of the application. The regulation ensures that the name ‘Caralhotas de Almeirim’ can only be used for products originating from that specific region and meeting specific production standards.
The structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble that outlines the legal basis and the reasons for the registration, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers the geographical indication, and Article 2 specifies the date of entry into force of the regulation. This regulation repeals nothing, but it is based on Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 and refers to the previous Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
The most important provision is Article 1, which officially enters ‘Caralhotas de Almeirim’ into the Union register of geographical indications. This provides legal protection for the name and ensures that consumers can trust the origin and quality of products sold under that name.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1145 of 10 June 2025 on exceptional support measures for the milk and pigmeat sectors in Germany
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1145 provides exceptional support measures for the milk and pigmeat sectors in Germany following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in January 2025. The regulation allows the EU to part-finance 60% of Germany’s expenditure for market support measures due to the impact of animal health and veterinary measures implemented to control the outbreak. These measures include compensation for losses related to non-delivered raw milk and the prolonged rearing of pigs in the affected zones. The goal is to provide rapid financial support to affected beneficiaries while preventing overcompensation and double funding.
The regulation consists of 5 articles and an annex. Article 1 defines the scope of the support. Article 2 specifies the conditions under which Germany’s expenditure is eligible for Union part-financing, including the duration of animal health measures, the location of affected holdings, the payment deadline of November 30, 2025, and the exclusion of double funding. Article 3 sets the maximum amount of Union part-financing at EUR 4,769,278, detailing the maximum quantities of raw milk and pigs eligible for compensation, with a provision for adjustments within a 20% limit. Article 4 outlines the administrative and on-the-spot checks Germany must carry out to ensure the eligibility and correctness of payments. Article 5 states the regulation’s entry into force. The annex lists the relevant Union and German legislation that define the regulated zones and periods affected by the outbreak. There are no previous versions to compare with, as this is a specific implementing regulation addressing a particular outbreak.
The most important provisions for practical use are:
– **Article 2**, which defines the eligibility criteria for expenditure, particularly the payment deadline of November 30, 2025, and the conditions to avoid double funding.
– **Article 3**, which sets the maximum amount of Union part-financing and the eligible quantities of raw milk and pigs, as well as the flexibility for adjustments.
– **Article 4**, which outlines the checks Germany must perform to ensure the eligibility of applicants and prevent overcompensation.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1136 of 10 June 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Afyon Pastırması (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 (EU) 2025/1136 officially registers ‘Afyon Pastırması’ as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union register. This means that the name ‘Afyon Pastırması’ can only be used for pastırma (a type of cured meat) that originates from and is produced in accordance with specific standards within the Afyonkarahisar region of Türkiye. The registration is based on an application received before Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 came into force and was published without any objections.
The structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble that outlines the legal basis and reasoning for the registration, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers ‘Afyon Pastırması’ as a PGI. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will take effect twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This regulation implements Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which governs geographical indications for various products. It also references the previous Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, under which the initial application was made.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants ‘Afyon Pastırması’ (PGI) status. This legal protection ensures that only producers within the specified geographical area who adhere to the defined production standards can use the name ‘Afyon Pastırması’ for their product. This protects the product’s reputation and prevents misuse of the name by producers outside the region or those not following the required standards.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1137 of 10 June 2025 providing for emergency financial support for the agricultural sectors affected by adverse climatic events and natural disasters in Czechia and Slovenia, in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1137 addresses the economic fallout from severe weather events in Czechia and Slovenia by providing emergency financial support to affected agricultural sectors. The regulation allocates specific amounts to each country to compensate farmers for economic losses impacting their farms’ viability due to adverse climatic events and natural disasters. It ensures that the aid is distributed fairly and effectively, without distorting the market or competition, and allows for the combination of this aid with other support mechanisms.
The regulation consists of 3 articles. Article 1 outlines the financial support available to Czechia (EUR 7,400,000) and Slovenia (EUR 2,900,000), specifying that these funds must be used to compensate farmers for economic losses due to adverse climatic events and natural disasters. It sets conditions for the distribution and use of the aid, including the requirement for objective and non-discriminatory criteria, the avoidance of market or competition distortion, and a payment deadline of December 31, 2025. It also allows for the cumulation of support with other funds and the possibility of additional national support up to 200% of the EU contribution, provided overcompensation is avoided. Article 2 details the notification requirements for Czechia and Slovenia, mandating that they inform the Commission about the measures taken, the criteria used for granting aid, the intended impact of the measures, and actions to prevent distortion of competition and overcompensation. They must also provide forecasts for payments and report on the level of additional national support. A final report on the total amounts paid, the number of beneficiaries, and the assessment of the measure’s effectiveness is required by June 30, 2026. Article 3 states that the regulation enters into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
For Czechia and Slovenia, the most important provisions are the allocated financial support amounts (EUR 7,400,000 and EUR 2,900,000, respectively) and the conditions attached to their use. These conditions include the requirement to use objective and non-discriminatory criteria, avoid market or competition distortion, ensure farmers are the ultimate beneficiaries, and meet the payment deadline of December 31, 2025. The ability to grant additional national support up to 200% of the EU contribution, provided overcompensation is avoided, is also a key provision. Finally, the notification requirements outlined in Article 2 are crucial for compliance and ensuring the effectiveness of the support measures.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1135 of 10 June 2025 imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of optical fibre cables originating in India and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3014 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of optical fibre cables originating in India
Here’s a breakdown of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1135:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation imposes a definitive countervailing duty on imports of optical fibre cables (OFC) originating in India. It follows an investigation that found Indian OFC producers benefited from subsidies, causing material injury to the Union industry. The regulation aims to counteract these subsidies to create a fairer competitive environment for EU producers. Additionally, it amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3014 to adjust anti-dumping duties on these same imports, ensuring no double-counting occurs.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Procedure:** Details the initiation of the investigation, consultations with the Indian government, sampling methods used for EU producers and Indian exporters, and verification visits conducted.
* **Product Definition:** Clearly defines the optical fibre cables under investigation, specifying exclusions like certain connectorized cables and submarine cables.
* **Subsidy Programs:** Lists and examines alleged subsidy schemes provided by the Indian government, including direct transfers of funds, revenue foregone, and state government schemes. It specifies which schemes were found to provide countervailable subsidies.
* **Subsidy Calculation:** Explains the methodology for calculating the amount of countervailable subsidies for each scheme, including allocation methods and interest rate benchmarks.
* **Injury Assessment:** Analyzes the impact of subsidized imports on the Union industry, considering factors like production volume, sales, market share, prices, profitability, and employment.
* **Causation Analysis:** Examines whether the subsidized imports caused material injury to the Union industry, distinguishing the effects of other factors like imports from China and other countries.
* **Union Interest:** Assesses whether imposing countervailing duties is in the overall interest of the EU, considering the interests of the Union industry, importers, and users.
* **Definitive Countervailing Measures:** Imposes definitive countervailing duties on imports of OFC from India, setting specific duty rates for individual companies and an “all other imports” rate. It also includes a special monitoring clause to prevent circumvention.
* **Amendment to Anti-Dumping Regulation:** Amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3014 to adjust the anti-dumping duty rates, taking into account the countervailing duties imposed to avoid double-counting.
**3. Main Provisions for Practical Use:**
* **Definitive Countervailing Duty Rates:** Article 1(2) specifies the exact countervailing duty rates for named Indian companies and the “all other imports” rate. Importers need to know these rates to calculate duties owed.
* **Commercial Invoice Requirement:** Article 1(3) outlines the specific declaration that must appear on commercial invoices for the individual duty rates to apply. This is crucial for importers seeking the lower company-specific rates.
* **Cable-km Reporting:** Article 1(4) mandates that the quantity of imported cables be declared in cable-km, in addition to weight, on import declarations.
* **Amendment of Anti-Dumping Duties:** Article 2 and the Annex modify the anti-dumping duty rates on OFC from India, which are essential for importers to determine the total duties applicable.
* **Special Monitoring Clause:** The regulation includes measures to monitor imports and prevent circumvention of the duties, which may lead to further investigations if trade patterns change significantly.
* **Refund Requests:** Article 1(7) specifies that refund requests under Article 21 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1037 shall also trigger the assessment of the dumping margin for that exporting producer prevailing during the refund investigation period.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1150 of 11 June 2025 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of sodium ascorbate (E 301) in vitamin A preparations intended for infant formula and follow-on formula
This Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1150 amends Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, specifically concerning the use of sodium ascorbate (E 301) in vitamin A preparations intended for infant formula and follow-on formula. The regulation permits the use of sodium ascorbate as an antioxidant in microencapsulated vitamin A preparations, with a specified maximum level and carry-over limit. This amendment aims to ensure the stability and controlled dosage of vitamin A in these products.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this regulation. Article 2 indicates the date of entry into force of the regulation. The Annex replaces the entry for food additive E 301 in Section B of Part 5 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. It adds a new permitted use for sodium ascorbate (E 301) at a concentration of 50 000 mg/kg in microencapsulated vitamin A preparations, with a maximum carry-over of 1 mg/l in the final infant and follow-on formulas. This is in addition to the already authorized use in vitamin D preparations.
The most important provision is the authorization of sodium ascorbate (E 301) as an antioxidant in microencapsulated vitamin A preparations for infant formula and follow-on formula at a maximum level of 50,000 mg/kg, with a maximum carry-over level of 1 mg/l in the final products. This ensures that vitamin A remains stable during production and in the final product, allowing for better control of the vitamin A dosage in infant and follow-on formulas.
