Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/671: This regulation bolsters Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 by adding a comprehensive list of data types related to alternative fuels infrastructure. It mandates that operators of publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points must provide both static (e.g., location, operator details, accessibility, vehicle compatibility) and dynamic data (e.g., operational status, availability, pricing). Specific data requirements are introduced for electric recharging, hydrogen refuelling (including hydrogen state, pressure, and renewable source), and liquified methane refuelling, ensuring end-users have up-to-date, detailed information.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1190: This regulation fleshes out the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), specifically regarding Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT) for financial entities. It defines crucial terms related to TLPT, establishes criteria to determine which financial entities must undergo TLPT based on impact and ICT risk factors, and assigns roles and responsibilities. It mandates risk assessments, sets criteria for selecting TLPT providers, and details requirements for each TLPT phase (preparation, testing, closure), including reporting and remediation. The regulation also addresses the use of internal testers, cooperation among supervisory authorities, and mutual recognition of TLPT results. Annexes provide specific content requirements for key documents like project charters and test reports.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/656: This regulation amends Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, focusing on the technical specifications for wireless recharging, electric road systems, vehicle-to-grid communication, and hydrogen supply. It updates standards, adding definitions and specifying connector types for AC and DC charging for various vehicle categories. Notably, it mandates the use of Combo 2 connectors for high-power DC charging of heavy-duty electric vehicles. The regulation also sets standards for inductive wireless recharging, electric road systems (ERS) using conductive rails, vehicle-to-grid communication (including phasing in EN ISO 15118-20:2022), and hydrogen refuelling points, aligning with EN 17127:2024.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/645: This regulation specifies the technical requirements for a common Application Programme Interface (API) that will facilitate data exchange between operators of publicly accessible alternative fuel recharging and refuelling points and data users. The regulation ensures that data related to alternative fuels infrastructure is readily available and accessible across the European Union by defining technical compatibility, usability, scalability, robustness, security, and testing.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1182: This regulation sets out detailed rules for rescaling harmonised indices (HICP, HICP-CT, OOH, and HPI) to the new common index reference period of 2025. Member States must calculate and transmit rescaling factors to Eurostat, using provided formulas, to adjust historical data and maintain consistent analysis over time. The regulation mandates deadlines for transmitting these factors, ensuring Eurostat can update the data promptly.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1176: This regulation lays down the rules for non-price criteria in renewable energy auctions across the EU, balancing standardization with flexibility for Member States. It includes mandatory pre-qualification criteria for responsible business conduct, cybersecurity, and the ability to deliver projects on time. It also details how to assess the resilience contribution of projects, especially regarding dependencies on single third countries for technology and components, as well as sustainability contributions through environmental factors, innovation, and energy system integration.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1116: This regulation grants Union authorization for the biocidal product family ‘PAA family UCO Group’, containing peracetic acid. The authorization, valid until 2033, covers product-types 2, 3, and 4 (disinfectants, algaecides, veterinary hygiene, and food/feed area uses). The annex details authorized uses, hazard statements, and directions for use for different peracetic acid concentrations (2%, 5%, and 15%).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1178: This regulation establishes a list of net-zero technology final products and their main specific components to assess resilience contributions in public procurement, renewable energy auctions, and other public interventions. This list is crucial for businesses and public authorities involved in public procurement, renewable energy auctions, and other public interventions, as it determines which products and components will be assessed for their contribution to resilience.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1183: This regulation officially registers ‘Spišský šípkový lekvár’ as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), restricting the use of the name to products originating from the specified geographical area and produced according to specific standards.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1186: This regulation grants Union authorisation for the single biocidal product ‘exeol air cid 01’ for disinfection and algaecide use (product type 2) and in food/feed areas (product type 4), valid until 2033. The annex provides detailed conditions for use, including target organisms, application methods, rates, and risk mitigation measures.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1171: This regulation grants Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘PRODHYNET’s Lactic acid based products’ used for veterinary hygiene (teat disinfection of milk-producing animals), containing L-(+)-lactic acid. The annex details authorized uses, application methods, and safety information, aligning the expiry date with a related reference product family.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1177: This regulation approves the active substance lysate of *Willaertia magna* as a low-risk active substance for use in plant protection products. Annexes I and II specify conditions for its use, including quality control during manufacturing and stirring requirements during application, ensuring environmental safety and efficacy.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/671 of 2 April 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards additional data types on alternative fuels infrastructure
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/671 supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 by introducing additional data types related to alternative fuels infrastructure. It aims to enhance the information available to end-users regarding the location, characteristics, and services offered at publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points. The regulation ensures a more comprehensive and harmonized set of data across the EU, considering technological advancements and new services in the market.
The regulation amends Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 by replacing it with an updated list of data types. These data types are categorized into static and dynamic data for various alternative fuels infrastructures, including recharging and refuelling points in general, as well as specific provisions for electric recharging, hydrogen refuelling, and liquified methane refuelling infrastructure. The new regulation introduces more detailed information on operator details, accessibility, vehicle compatibility, operational aspects, and new technological developments like plug-and-charge and smart recharging services. It also replaces the general data type of ‘geographic location’ with more specific data types such as ‘global navigation satellite system (GNSS) geographic location information’, ‘additional geographic location information’, ‘country’, ‘region’, ‘city or town’, ‘postal code’, and ‘address name’.
The most important provisions of this act are the detailed lists of static and dynamic data that operators of publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points must make available. These include specific data requirements for hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, such as hydrogen state, pressure, daily cumulative capacity, and whether the hydrogen is 100% renewable. For electric recharging infrastructure, data on connector types, maximum power, plug-and-charge availability, and smart recharging services are crucial. The regulation also mandates the provision of dynamic data like operational status, availability, and ad hoc pricing for all alternative fuel infrastructures, ensuring end-users have real-time information.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1190 of 13 February 2025 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the criteria used for identifying financial entities required to perform threat-led penetration testing, the requirements and standards governing the use of internal testers, the requirements in relation to the scope, testing methodology and approach for each phase of the testing, results, closure and remediation stages and the type of supervisory and other relevant cooperation needed for the implementation of TLPT and for the facilitation of mutual recognition
Here’s a breakdown of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1190:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation supplements the Regulation (EU) 2022/2554, also known as the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), by providing detailed rules for Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT) of financial entities. It specifies the criteria for identifying which financial entities must undergo TLPT, the standards for using internal testers, and the requirements for each stage of the testing process, including scope, methodology, results, and remediation. It also addresses supervisory cooperation needed for TLPT implementation and mutual recognition of TLPT results.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
The regulation is structured around defining the specifics of how TLPT should be conducted within the framework of DORA. Key aspects covered include:
* **Definitions (Article 1):** Clarifies terms like “control team,” “blue team,” “red team,” “TLPT authority,” “threat intelligence provider,” and other terms crucial for understanding the TLPT process.
* **Identification of Entities (Article 2):** Establishes criteria (impact-related and ICT risk-related factors) to determine which financial entities are required to perform TLPT. It sets thresholds for credit institutions, payment institutions, electronic money institutions, central securities depositories, central counterparties, trading venues, and insurance/reinsurance undertakings.
* **Roles and Responsibilities (Articles 3 & 4):** Defines the roles and responsibilities of the TLPT Cyber Team (TCT) within the TLPT authority and the organizational arrangements financial entities must establish, including appointing a control team lead.
* **Risk Management (Articles 5 & 6):** Mandates risk assessments throughout the TLPT process, addressing risks related to access to sensitive information, compliance, crisis escalation, and potential disruptions. It also addresses risk management in pooled or joint TLPT scenarios.
* **Selection of TLPT Providers (Article 7):** Sets criteria for selecting threat intelligence providers and testers, including experience, certifications, and insurance. It also addresses situations where providers may not fully meet these criteria.
* **TLPT Phases (Articles 9-12):** Details the requirements for each phase of TLPT:
* **Preparation Phase:** Notification, information submission, control team setup, scope specification.
* **Testing Phase (Threat Intelligence & Red Team Test):** Threat intelligence gathering, scenario selection, red team test plan development and execution.
* **Closure Phase:** Report submission by red and blue teams, replay of actions, feedback.
* **Remediation Plan (Article 13):** Requires financial entities to create remediation plans addressing identified shortcomings, proposed measures, root cause analysis, and responsible parties.
* **Attestation (Article 14):** Specifies the information to be included in the attestation provided by the TLPT authority upon completion of a TLPT.
* **Use of Internal Testers (Article 15):** Sets arrangements for the use of internal testers, including policies, conflict of interest management, and training.
* **Cooperation and Mutual Recognition (Article 16):** Addresses cooperation between TLPT authorities in cross-border scenarios, joint TLPTs, and pooled TLPTs. It also mandates information sharing between TLPT authorities and competent authorities.
**3. Main Provisions for Practical Use:**
* **Article 2 (Identification of Financial Entities):** This is crucial for financial institutions to determine if they are subject to mandatory TLPT. The quantitative thresholds and qualitative assessments outlined here will directly impact which entities must comply.
* **Article 7 (Selection of TLPT Providers):** The detailed criteria for selecting threat intelligence providers and testers are important for ensuring the quality and reliability of the TLPT process. Financial entities need to carefully vet potential providers against these requirements.
* **Articles 9-12 (TLPT Phases):** These articles provide a step-by-step guide to the TLPT process, outlining the responsibilities of the financial entity, the TLPT authority, and the TLPT providers at each stage.
* **Annexes:** The annexes provide detailed requirements for the content of key documents, such as the project charter, scope specification document, threat intelligence report, red team test plan, and test reports.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/656 of 2 April 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards standards for wireless recharging, electric road system, vehicle-to-grid communication and hydrogen supply for road transport vehicles
This is a description of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/656 of 2 April 2025, amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards standards for wireless recharging, electric road system, vehicle-to-grid communication and hydrogen supply for road transport vehicles.
The regulation updates technical specifications in Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 to ensure full technical interoperability of recharging and refuelling infrastructure. It introduces new standards and updates references to existing ones for wireless recharging, electric road systems, vehicle-to-grid communication, and hydrogen supply. The goal is to facilitate seamless use of alternative fuel vehicles across the EU by ensuring compatibility between vehicles and infrastructure.
The regulation amends Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, focusing on the following key areas:
* **Definitions:** Adds definitions for “installed” and “renovated” to clarify the scope of the regulation.
* **Recharging Points for Light-Duty Electric Vehicles:** Updates standards for normal and high-power recharging points, specifying the use of Type 2 connectors for AC charging and Combo 2 connectors for DC charging, referencing EN IEC 62196-2:2022 and EN IEC 62196-3:2022 respectively. It differentiates between installations before and after the regulation’s effective date, allowing existing infrastructure to comply with older standards until renovation.
* **Recharging Points for L-Category Electric Vehicles:** Specifies requirements for AC and DC recharging points, referencing EN IEC 62196-2:2022 and IEC 60884-1:2022 for AC and EN IEC 62196-3:2022 for DC charging.
* **Recharging Points for Electric Buses:** Similar to light-duty vehicles, it updates standards for AC and DC charging points, referencing EN IEC 62196-2:2022 and EN IEC 62196-3:2022.
* **High-Power Recharging Points for Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles:** Mandates the use of Combo 2 connectors for DC high-power charging, referencing EN IEC 62196-3:2022.
* **Inductive Static Wireless Recharging for Light-Duty Electric Vehicles:** Introduces standards EN IEC 61980-1:2021, EN IEC 61980-2:2023, and EN IEC 61980-3:2022 for wireless recharging.
* **Electric Road Systems (ERS):** Specifies CLC/TS 50717:2022 for dynamic ground-level power supply through conductive rails.
* **Vehicle-to-Grid Communication:** Sets standards for communication between electric vehicles and recharging points, including EN ISO 15118-1:2019, EN ISO 15118-2:2016, EN ISO 15118-3:2016, EN ISO 15118-4:2019, and EN ISO 15118-5:2019. It also mandates compliance with EN ISO 15118-20:2022 from 1 January 2027 for new and renovated infrastructure.
* **Hydrogen Refuelling Points:** Updates standards for connectors and refuelling algorithms, referencing EN 17127:2024.
The most important provisions for practical use include:
* The specific technical standards that new and renovated recharging and refuelling infrastructure must meet to ensure interoperability.
* The transitional periods for implementing new standards, allowing existing infrastructure to comply with older standards until renovation.
* The requirements for vehicle-to-grid communication, including the phased implementation of EN ISO 15118-20:2022.
* The specifications for hydrogen refuelling points, ensuring compliance with EN 17127:2024.
The regulation enters into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and applies from 8 January 2026.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/645 of 1 April 2025 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards common technical requirements for a common application programme interface
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/645 specifies the technical requirements for a common application programme interface (API) that will facilitate data exchange between operators of publicly accessible alternative fuel recharging and refuelling points and data users. This regulation ensures that data related to alternative fuels infrastructure is readily available and accessible across the European Union.
The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 outlines the common technical requirements for the API, addressing aspects such as technical compatibility, usability, scalability, robustness, security, and testing. It also details additional requirements for protocol solutions developed by market actors or third-party providers, including the need for a detailed technical development plan, comprehensive documentation, training, and compatibility with national access points. Article 2 specifies the entry into force and application date of the regulation, which is set for April 14, 2025. This regulation builds upon Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, which mandates the establishment of these APIs.
The most important provisions of this act are those that define the technical characteristics of the API. These provisions ensure that the API is not only functional but also user-friendly, secure, and capable of handling large amounts of data. The requirement for publicly accessible documentation and support is also crucial, as it ensures that data users can effectively utilize the API to develop high-quality information services related to alternative fuels.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1182 of 17 June 2025 establishing detailed rules on the rescaling of harmonised indices to the common index reference period 2025 pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/792 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1182 sets out the detailed rules for rescaling harmonised indices to the new common index reference period of 2025. This rescaling is necessary to maintain the relevance and comparability of harmonised indices of consumer prices (HICP), the harmonised index of consumer prices at constant tax rates (HICP-CT), the owner-occupied housing (OOH) price index and the house price index (HPI). The Regulation ensures that all historical data is adjusted to reflect the new reference period, allowing for consistent analysis over time. Member States are responsible for calculating and transmitting rescaling factors to the Commission (Eurostat), which will then apply these factors to the existing time series data.
The Regulation consists of three articles. Article 1 establishes 2025 as the new common index reference period for the harmonised indices and their subindices. It specifies that Member States must apply this new reference period to data transmitted to Eurostat starting from January 2026 for monthly indices and the first quarter of 2026 for quarterly indices. Article 2 details the procedure for rescaling the harmonised indices already transmitted to Eurostat. It includes formulas for calculating the rescaling factors for both monthly and quarterly indices. Member States are required to transmit these factors to Eurostat by January 21, 2026, for monthly indices and by April 30, 2026, for quarterly indices. Eurostat will then use these factors to rescale the historical data. Article 3 states that the regulation will enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
The most important provision of this regulation is Article 2, which outlines the specific steps Member States must take to calculate and transmit the rescaling factors. The formulas provided in this article are crucial for ensuring that the rescaling is done accurately and consistently across all Member States. Additionally, the deadlines for transmitting the rescaling factors are important for ensuring that Eurostat can update the historical data in a timely manner.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1176 of 23 May 2025 specifying the pre-qualification and award criteria for auctions for the deployment of energy from renewable sources
This is a description of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1176, which specifies the pre-qualification and award criteria for auctions regarding the deployment of energy from renewable sources.
The regulation aims to ensure a uniform approach across the EU for non-price criteria in renewable energy auctions, as mandated by Regulation (EU) 2024/1735. It seeks to balance standardization with the flexibility needed for Member States to adapt to their specific auction systems and policy objectives. The regulation focuses on maintaining competitive bidding processes and legal certainty while promoting rapid and sustainable renewable energy deployment.
The regulation is structured into six chapters covering various aspects of renewable energy auctions. It defines the subject matter, relevant terms, and general principles that apply to non-price criteria in auctions. It also sets out mandatory pre-qualification criteria related to responsible business conduct, cybersecurity, and the ability of bidders to deliver projects on time. Furthermore, it details how to assess the resilience contribution of projects, particularly concerning dependencies on single third countries for technology and components. The regulation also addresses sustainability contributions through environmental factors like carbon footprint, circular economy practices, biodiversity impact, energy efficiency, water use, and pollution reduction, as well as through innovation and energy system integration. Finally, it outlines the assessment methodologies, compliance mechanisms, guarantees, and penalties for non-compliance with the specified criteria.
Key provisions include mandatory pre-qualification criteria for responsible business conduct, requiring companies to address due diligence in their operations, and for cybersecurity, mandating measures to protect renewable energy installations from cyber threats. The regulation also specifies how to evaluate the resilience of projects by limiting the participation of bids that rely heavily on components from single, dominant third countries. Furthermore, it provides detailed guidelines for assessing environmental sustainability through various criteria, such as carbon footprint and biodiversity impact, and promotes innovation and energy system integration through specific requirements and incentives.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1116 of 12 June 2025 granting a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family PAA family UCO Group in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1116 grants a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family named ‘PAA family UCO Group’. The product, which contains peracetic acid, is authorised for product-types 2, 3 and 4, which include disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals, veterinary hygiene, and food and feed area uses. The authorisation, granted to UCO Group BV, is valid from 8 July 2025 until 30 June 2033.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that Union authorisation with the specified number is granted to UCO Group BV for making available on the market and use of the biocidal product family. Article 2 indicates that the regulation comes into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The annex contains the summary of the biocidal product characteristics for the ‘PAA family UCO Group’, including administrative information, product family composition, hazard and precautionary statements, authorised uses, general directions for use, and other relevant information.
The most important provisions for the use of this act are in the Annex, which details the specific conditions for the use of the biocidal product family ‘PAA family UCO Group’. It specifies the types of products covered (PT02, PT03, PT04), the active substance (peracetic acid) and its concentration, the types of formulations (SL Soluble concentrate), and the various uses for which the product is authorised. The annex is divided into three Meta SPCs with different concentrations of peracetic acid (2%, 5%, and 15%), each specifying the hazard and precautionary statements, authorized uses, and general directions for use.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1178 of 23 May 2025 on laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of net-zero technology final products and their main specific components for the purposes of assessing the contribution to resilience
This is Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1178, which establishes a list of net-zero technology final products and their main specific components. This list will be used to assess the contribution to resilience when applying non-price criteria in public procurement, renewable energy auctions, or other forms of public intervention, as outlined in Regulation (EU) 2024/1735. The regulation aims to strengthen the EU’s resilience and security of supply in net-zero technologies by promoting diversified supply chains and enhancing domestic manufacturing capacity.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 specifies that the list of net-zero technology final products and their main specific components for assessing resilience contribution is detailed in the Annex. Article 2 states the regulation’s entry into force and application date, which is the twentieth day following its publication and it shall apply from 30 December 2025. The Annex provides a detailed list of net-zero technology final products categorized by sub-technologies (e.g., solar, wind, battery storage, hydrogen, etc.) and their corresponding main specific components. This list is essential for determining which products and components are subject to resilience assessments.
The most important provision of this act is the Annex, which provides a detailed list of net-zero technology final products and their main specific components. This list is crucial for businesses and public authorities involved in public procurement, renewable energy auctions, and other public interventions, as it determines which products and components will be assessed for their contribution to resilience. The list includes a wide array of technologies, from solar and wind to battery storage and hydrogen, ensuring a comprehensive approach to strengthening the EU’s net-zero technology manufacturing ecosystem.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1183 of 17 June 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Spišský šípkový lekvár (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 (EU) 2025/1183 officially registers ‘Spišský šípkový lekvár’ as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Union register of geographical indications. This means that the product’s quality and characteristics are essentially or exclusively due to a particular geographical environment with its inherent natural and human factors. The registration is based on an application from Slovakia and follows the procedures outlined in Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
The regulation consists of a preamble that explains the legal basis and the reasons for the registration, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers ‘Spišský šípkový lekvár’ (PDO). Article 2 specifies that the regulation will come 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. This regulation implements the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which repealed and replaced Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants ‘Spišský šípkový lekvár’ the status of a Protected Designation of Origin. This legal protection restricts the use of the name to products that originate from the specified geographical area and are produced according to specific standards. This ensures consumers are receiving an authentic product and protects the traditional knowledge and reputation associated with it.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1186 of 17 June 2025 granting a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product exeol air cid 01 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This is a description of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1186, which grants Union authorisation for the single biocidal product ‘exeol air cid 01’. This regulation authorises the making available on the market and use of ‘exeol air cid 01’ as a disinfectant and algaecide (product type 2) and for use in food and feed areas (product type 4). The authorisation is based on the assessment by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) and is valid until 30 September 2033.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 grants the Union authorisation to SODEL for ‘exeol air cid 01’ 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. The annex contains the summary of the biocidal product characteristics (SPC) for ‘exeol air cid 01’, including administrative information, product composition, hazard and precautionary statements, authorised uses, general directions for use, and other relevant information.
The most important provisions for the use of this act are those outlined in the Annex, specifically Section 4 (Authorised Uses) and Section 5 (General Directions for Use). These sections detail the specific conditions under which ‘exeol air cid 01’ can be used, including target organisms, fields of use, application methods, rates, user categories, and necessary risk mitigation measures. It is crucial for users to adhere to these instructions to ensure safe and effective use of the biocidal product.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1171 of 16 June 2025 granting a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family PRODHYNET’s Lactic acid based products in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1171, which grants a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family named ‘PRODHYNET’s Lactic acid based products’. The product, used for veterinary hygiene, contains L-(+)-lactic acid as the active substance. The authorisation is granted to PRODHYNET SA and is valid from 7 July 2025 until 31 August 2034. The regulation confirms that the product family meets the necessary conditions and aligns its expiry date with that of a related reference product family, ‘Kersia’s Lactic acid based products’.
The structure of the regulation is straightforward. It consists of a preamble that outlines the reasons for the regulation, followed by two articles. Article 1 grants the Union authorisation and specifies its validity period. Article 2 states when the regulation comes into force. The Annex contains the summary of the biocidal product characteristics, detailing the product family’s composition, authorised uses, and safety information. This regulation does not introduce significant changes but rather formalises the authorisation based on the assessment of a related reference product family.
The most important provisions for practical use are found in the Annex, which details the summary of product characteristics. This includes the exact composition of the product family, the authorised uses (specifically for disinfection of teats of milk-producing animals), application methods, rates, and frequency, as well as the categories of users. It also outlines hazard and precautionary statements, instructions for use, risk mitigation measures, and instructions for safe disposal of the product and its packaging.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1177 of 16 June 2025 approving the active substance lysate of Willaertia magna as a low-risk active substance in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1177 approves the active substance lysate of *Willaertia magna* as a low-risk active substance for use in plant protection products within the European Union. It also amends Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 to include this new active substance. The regulation aims to facilitate the use of a low-risk substance in agriculture while ensuring quality control and environmental safety.
The regulation consists of three articles and two annexes. Article 1 approves the active substance lysate of *Willaertia magna*, subject to the conditions in Annex I. Article 2 amends Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 to include lysate of *Willaertia magna* in the list of approved active substances, as detailed in Annex II. Article 3 states that the regulation will enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Annex I provides specific details regarding the identity, purity, approval date, expiration date, and specific provisions for the use of lysate of *Willaertia magna*. Annex II adds an entry for lysate of *Willaertia magna* to Part D of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011, with similar details and provisions as in Annex I.
The most important provisions for the use of this act are the conditions specified in Annex I and Annex II. These include the need for strict maintenance of environmental conditions and quality control during the manufacturing process to adhere to microbiological contamination limits, as well as the potential need for continuous stirring of plant protection products containing lysate of *Willaertia magna* during loading and use due to suspensibility issues. Member States must also consider the conclusions of the review report on lysate of *Willaertia magna*, particularly Appendices I and II, when implementing uniform principles as referred to in Article 29(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.
