Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/671
This regulation supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 by expanding the types of data required for alternative fuels infrastructure. It mandates operators to provide detailed static and dynamic data on recharging and refuelling points, covering operator information, accessibility, operational details, new technologies, and specific fuel types. This aims to give end-users comprehensive information for informed decisions.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1190
This regulation supplements the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) by specifying rules for Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT). It sets criteria for identifying financial entities that must undergo TLPT, standards for internal testers, and detailed requirements for each testing phase. It also addresses supervisory cooperation and mutual recognition of TLPT results. Key provisions cover risk management, selection of TLPT providers, and a detailed step-by-step guide to the TLPT process.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/656
This regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, updating technical specifications for alternative fuels infrastructure, including wireless recharging, electric road systems, vehicle-to-grid communication, and hydrogen supply. It introduces new standards and updates existing ones to ensure interoperability of recharging and refuelling points across the EU. Key changes include detailed requirements for connectors, communication protocols, and wireless charging standards.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/645
This regulation establishes common technical requirements for a common application programme interface (API) to facilitate the exchange of data between operators of publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points and data users. It ensures free access to static and dynamic data related to alternative fuels infrastructure, focusing on technical compatibility, usability, scalability, robustness, and security.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1196
This regulation cancels the Union authorisation for the biocidal product ‘Nordkalk Filtra G’ following a request by the authorisation holder due to commercial reasons. It also establishes a period of grace for the making available on the market and use of existing stocks of the product. The key provision is the deadline for the withdrawal of the product from the market and the cessation of its use.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1188
This regulation approves a Union amendment to the product specification for the traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) ‘Spišské párky’. It validates the updated product specification, which producers must adhere to in order to market their product under the TSG designation. The approval follows a period where no objections were raised.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1192
This regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2067, updating rules for verifying data under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). It incorporates rules for verifying climate-neutrality reports and non-CO2 aviation effects. The amendments extend the scope of verification and detail specific checks and procedures for verifiers, as well as updated requirements for verifier accreditation.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1220
This regulation classifies a mixture of sucrose and gellan gum as a food preparation rather than a chemical product within the Combined Nomenclature (CN). It provides a binding classification to ensure uniform application of customs tariffs. The key provision is the definitive classification of the goods under CN code 2106 90 98, determining applicable customs duties.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1233
This regulation amends Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002, which imposes restrictive measures against individuals and entities associated with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida. The amendment removes Hajjaj Bin Fahd al Ajmi from the list of individuals subject to sanctions, following a decision by the UN Security Council’s Sanctions Committee. Any funds or resources previously frozen due to his association with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida should now be unfrozen.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1221
This regulation classifies a carbonated blackcurrant-flavored alcoholic beverage as a spirituous beverage under CN code 2208 90 69. It ensures uniform application of customs tariffs by clarifying why this product should be classified as a spirituous beverage rather than a fermented one. It also addresses the validity of previously issued binding tariff information that may conflict with this new classification.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1182
This regulation sets out detailed rules for rescaling harmonised indices to the new common index reference period of 2025. It establishes 2025 as the new reference period for harmonised indices of consumer prices (HICP) and related indices. Member States must apply this new reference period from January 2026 for monthly data and Q1 2026 for quarterly data, ensuring a consistent approach to updating economic indicators.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1176
This regulation specifies pre-qualification and award criteria for auctions regarding renewable energy deployment. It addresses responsible business conduct, cybersecurity, project delivery capabilities, resilience, and sustainability, while allowing flexibility for Member States. Mandatory pre-qualification criteria include responsible business conduct and cybersecurity measures. The regulation also sets requirements for resilience, limiting participation or awarding points based on the origin of final products and components.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1178
This regulation lists net-zero technology final products and their main specific components for assessing the contribution to resilience in public procurement and renewable energy auctions. The list is essential for stakeholders involved in public interventions and includes technologies from solar and wind to battery storage, hydrogen, and carbon capture. This ensures a diversified supply chains and enhances domestic manufacturing capacity.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1183
This regulation registers ‘Spišský šípkový lekvár’ as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). This legal protection is crucial for producers in the Spiš region of Slovakia, as it safeguards their right to use the name and prevents misuse or imitation of the product. This PDO status will help maintain the quality, reputation, and unique characteristics of ‘Spišský šípkový lekvár’ in the market.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1116
This regulation grants a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family named ‘PAA family UCO Group’. UCO Group BV can market and use the product family, which includes disinfectants and algaecides for food and feed areas and veterinary hygiene, containing peracetic acid as the active substance. The product family has specific conditions for safe disposal and storage, shelf life of products under normal conditions.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1186
This regulation grants Union authorisation for the single biocidal product ‘exeol air cid 01’. It allows SODEL to market and use ‘exeol air cid 01’ within the Union as a disinfectant and algaecide for use in food and feed areas. Details for authorized uses and specific instructions for ‘exeol air cid 01’ are specified, including target organisms, fields of use, and methods.
Regulation (EU) 2025/amending Regulation (EU) 2019/631
This regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2019/631, allowing manufacturers to meet their emissions targets for new cars and light commercial vehicles by averaging their emissions over the period 2025 to 2027. This offers some leeway while still maintaining the overall emissions reduction targets.
Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Denmark
This document confirms that Denmark has implemented EU Regulations related to the service of judicial and extrajudicial documents, especially Regulation (EU) 2020/1784 and implementing regulations. It creates mutual obligations between itself and the Community, making these regulations applicable to Denmark, especially concerning technical specifications for the IT system used for document service.
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 the existing list of data types with a more detailed one. It introduces new data categories, including general information about operators, accessibility aspects, operational details, and information on new technologies like plug-and-charge and smart recharging services. The regulation adds specific data requirements for hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and refuelling infrastructure for liquified methane. It also adjusts some existing data types to avoid overlaps with the newly added ones, such as replacing the general “geographic location” with more specific data types like GNSS coordinates, country, region, city, postal code, and address name.
The most important provisions of this regulation mandate operators or owners of publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points to provide a detailed set of static and dynamic data. This includes legal and commercial names of operators, the number of recharging/refuelling points, service support details, geographic location information, opening times, vehicle compatibility, payment options, and specific data related to the type of fuel (hydrogen, liquified methane). For dynamic data, the regulation requires information on operational status, availability, and ad hoc pricing. These detailed data requirements aim to empower end-users with the necessary information to make informed decisions about their recharging and refuelling sessions.
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 Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) Regulation (EU) 2022/2554, providing detailed rules for Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT). It specifies the criteria for identifying financial entities that must undergo TLPT, the standards for using internal testers, and the requirements for each testing phase, 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:**
* **Scope and Definitions (Articles 1 & 2):** Defines key terms like “control team,” “blue team,” “red team,” and “TLPT authority.” It outlines criteria based on impact, systemic character, and ICT risk for identifying financial entities required to perform TLPT. Certain entities like large credit institutions, payment institutions, central securities depositories, central counterparties, large trading venues, and large insurance/reinsurance undertakings are generally required to perform TLPT unless their risk profile doesn’t justify it.
* **Roles and Responsibilities (Articles 3 & 4):** Establishes the roles of the TLPT Cyber Team (TCT) within the TLPT authority, including test managers. It also defines organizational arrangements for financial entities, including the appointment of a control team lead and measures to ensure TLPT secrecy.
* **Risk Management (Articles 5 & 6):** Focuses on risk management measures for TLPT, considering potential impacts on the financial sector and stability. It addresses risks related to access to sensitive information, compliance, crisis escalation, and potential disruptions during testing. Specific provisions are included for pooled or joint TLPTs.
* **Selection of TLPT Providers (Article 7):** Sets out criteria for selecting threat intelligence providers and testers (both internal and external). It requires specific experience, certifications, and insurance coverage. It also mandates restoration procedures after testing.
* **TLPT Process (Articles 8-14):** Details each phase of the TLPT process:
* **Preparation Phase (Article 9):** Requires financial entities to submit TLPT initiation information and a scope specification document to the TLPT authority.
* **Testing Phase: Threat Intelligence (Article 10):** Outlines the threat intelligence provider’s role in analyzing threats and proposing scenarios.
* **Testing Phase: Red Team Test (Article 11):** Covers the preparation and execution of the red team test, including the red team test plan and the active testing phase.
* **Closure Phase (Article 12):** Specifies the submission of red and blue team test reports, replay of actions, and feedback.
* **Remediation Plan (Article 13):** Requires financial entities to provide remediation plans for identified shortcomings.
* **Attestation (Article 14):** Defines the content of the attestation provided by the TLPT authority.
* **Use of Internal Testers (Article 15):** Sets out specific arrangements for financial entities using internal testers, including a management policy and measures to ensure competence and avoid conflicts of interest.
* **Cooperation and Mutual Recognition (Article 16):** Promotes cooperation among TLPT authorities, especially for financial entities operating in multiple Member States or using shared ICT services. It encourages joint TLPTs and pooled TLPTs.
**3. Main Provisions for Practical Use:**
* **Article 2 (Identification of financial entities required to perform TLPT):** This article is crucial for determining whether a financial entity is subject to the TLPT requirement. The criteria based on size, interconnectedness, criticality of services, and ICT risk profile are key.
* **Article 7 (Selection of TLPT providers):** The requirements for the experience, skills, and certifications of threat intelligence providers and testers are essential for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of the TLPT.
* **Articles 9-13 (TLPT Process):** These articles provide a step-by-step guide to the TLPT process, from preparation to remediation. Financial entities and TLPT authorities need to follow these provisions closely to ensure compliance and achieve the desired outcomes.
* **Annexes:** The annexes provide detailed information on the content of various documents, such as the project charter, scope specification document, threat intelligence report, red team test plan, and test reports. These annexes are essential for ensuring that the TLPT is properly documented and that all relevant information is captured.
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.
This regulation updates the technical specifications for alternative fuels infrastructure, focusing on ensuring interoperability of recharging and refuelling points across the Union. It introduces new standards and updates existing ones for wireless recharging, electric road systems, vehicle-to-grid communication, and hydrogen supply for road transport vehicles. The regulation aims to facilitate seamless use of alternative fuel vehicles by setting clear technical requirements for both public and private infrastructure.
The regulation amends Annex II of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, which details the technical specifications. Key changes include:
* **Definitions:** Addition of definitions for “installed” and “renovated” to clarify the scope of the regulation.
* **Recharging Points for Light-Duty Electric Vehicles:** Updates to 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, and referencing updated standards EN IEC 62196-2:2022 and EN IEC 62196-3:2022. It also includes provisions for Mode 2 charging using standard socket outlets compliant with IEC 60884-1:2022.
* **Recharging Points for L-Category Electric Vehicles:** Updates to standards, including references to EN IEC 62196-2:2022 and IEC 60884-1:2022, and clarification that these apply specifically to L-category vehicles.
* **Recharging Points for Electric Buses:** Updates to standards for normal and high-power recharging points, similar to those for light-duty vehicles.
* **High-Power Recharging Points for Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles:** Specifies the use of Combo 2 connectors for DC high-power charging.
* **Inductive Static Wireless Recharging:** Introduces standards EN IEC 61980-1:2021, EN IEC 61980-2:2023, and EN IEC 61980-3:2022 for wireless recharging of light-duty vehicles.
* **Electric Road Systems (ERS):** Specifies the use of CLC/TS 50717:2022 for dynamic ground-level power supply through conductive rails.
* **Vehicle-to-Grid Communication:** Mandates compliance with EN ISO 15118 series standards for vehicle-to-grid communication, with a transition to EN ISO 15118-20:2022 by January 1, 2027, for new or renovated recharging points. It also addresses the implementation of plug-and-charge technology.
* **Hydrogen Refuelling Points:** Updates standards for connectors and refuelling algorithms, referencing EN 17127:2024.
The most important provisions for practical use are the updated technical specifications for different types of recharging points, the introduction of standards for wireless charging and electric road systems, and the detailed requirements for vehicle-to-grid communication, including the transition to EN ISO 15118-20:2022. These provisions aim to ensure interoperability and promote the adoption of advanced charging technologies.
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 establishes common technical requirements for a common application programme interface (API) to facilitate the exchange of data between operators of publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points for alternative fuels and data users. The regulation aims to ensure free and unrestricted access to static and dynamic data related to alternative fuels infrastructure, as mandated by Regulation (EU) 2023/1804. This will enable the development of high-quality information services on alternative fuels across the 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 specifies additional requirements for protocol solutions developed by market actors or third-party providers, including the need for a detailed technical development plan, up-to-date documentation, and comprehensive support for data users. Article 2 specifies the entry into force and application date of the regulation.
The most important provisions of this Regulation are those that define the technical requirements for the API. These requirements ensure that the API is not only functional but also user-friendly, scalable, and secure. The requirement for a detailed and publicly accessible technical development plan for protocol solutions is also crucial, as it promotes transparency and facilitates the integration of the API into existing systems.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1196 of 18 June 2025 cancelling the Union authorisation for the single biocidal product Nordkalk Filtra G in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2400
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1196 cancels the Union authorisation for the single biocidal product ‘Nordkalk Filtra G’ and repeals the previous Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2400, which had granted authorisation for the product. The cancellation was requested by the authorisation holder, Nordkalk AB, due to commercial considerations related to the discontinuation of the product’s production. The regulation also establishes a period of grace for the making available on the market and use of existing stocks of ‘Nordkalk Filtra G’.
The structure of the act is straightforward, comprising a preamble outlining the reasons for the regulation, followed by four articles.
**Article 1** formally cancels the Union authorisation for ‘Nordkalk Filtra G’, referencing the authorisation number EU-0029371-0000 granted to Nordkalk AB by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2400.
**Article 2** repeals Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2400, which is the regulation that initially authorised the biocidal product.
**Article 3** sets deadlines for the withdrawal of the product from the market and the cessation of its use. Specifically, ‘Nordkalk Filtra G’ can no longer be made available on the market from 5 January 2026, and existing stocks must not be used after 4 July 2026.
**Article 4** specifies that the regulation will enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The main change compared to the previous regulation (EU) 2024/2400 is the reversal of the authorisation for ‘Nordkalk Filtra G’. While the previous regulation granted authorisation, this new regulation cancels it entirely.
The most important provisions for those affected by this regulation are in Article 3, which outlines the deadlines for the removal of ‘Nordkalk Filtra G’ from the market and the cessation of its use. Businesses and users of this product must take note of these dates to ensure compliance.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1188 of 18 June 2025 on the approval of a Union amendment to the product specification of the traditional speciality guaranteed Spišské párky (TSG)
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1188 approves a Union amendment to the product specification for the traditional speciality guaranteed (TSG) ‘Spišské párky’. The regulation addresses an application submitted by Czechia and Slovakia. Since no objections were received following the publication of the application, the amendment is approved.
The structure of the act is straightforward, containing a preamble that outlines the legal basis and reasoning behind the decision, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally approves the Union amendment to the product specification for ‘Spišské párky’ TSG, as published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 2 states that the regulation will come into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal. This regulation repeals and replaces Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
The most important provision is Article 1, which legally validates the updated product specification for ‘Spišské párky’. This means that producers must adhere to the amended specification to market their product under the TSG designation.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1192 of 18 June 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2067 as regards certain aspects on the verification of data and on the accreditation of verifiers
This is a description of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1192 of 18 June 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2067 regarding certain aspects of data verification and the accreditation of verifiers under Directive 2003/87/EC, which establishes the EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS). The new regulation aims to incorporate rules for verifying the achievement of milestones and targets outlined in Article 10b(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC, specifically concerning climate-neutrality reports. It also addresses the verification of non-CO2 aviation effects and introduces necessary adjustments to align with updated monitoring and reporting rules for various types of fuels, including biomass, renewable fuels, and recycled carbon fuels. The regulation seeks to ensure harmonized and reliable verification processes across different sectors and activities within the EU ETS.
The regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2067 by modifying existing articles and adding new ones. It introduces definitions for “non-CO2 aviation effects report,” “climate-neutrality report,” and “climate-neutrality reporting period.” The amendments extend the scope of verification to include non-CO2 aviation effects and climate-neutrality reports, detailing specific checks and procedures for verifiers. It also specifies materiality levels for assessing misstatements in non-CO2 aviation effects reports and climate-neutrality reports. Furthermore, the regulation updates requirements for verifier accreditation, ensuring competence in new areas such as non-CO2 aviation effects and data collection for climate-neutrality reports.
Several provisions are particularly important. The regulation sets specific requirements for verifying climate-neutrality reports, including assessing the completeness and compliance of the report with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1842, checking the accuracy of data, and evaluating the operator’s conformity with the climate-neutrality plan. It also establishes a materiality level of 5% for assessing misstatements in climate-neutrality reports, based on different emission or intensity targets. For aviation, the regulation introduces simplified verification processes for aircraft operators under certain conditions, such as using the Commission’s non-CO2 aviation effects tracking system (NEATS) or third-party IT tools. These provisions aim to streamline verification while maintaining environmental integrity and data accuracy.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1220 of 16 June 2025 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1220 addresses the classification of a specific good—a mixture of sucrose and gellan gum—within the Combined Nomenclature (CN). The regulation aims to ensure uniform application of customs tariffs by classifying this product as a food preparation rather than a chemical product. It provides a binding classification that all member states must follow.
The regulation consists of three articles and an annex. Article 1 stipulates that the goods described in column (1) of the annex shall be classified under the CN code indicated in column (2) of the annex. Article 2 allows for a three-month grace period during which binding tariff information inconsistent with this regulation can still be invoked. Article 3 states the regulation will come into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The annex contains a table specifying the description of the goods, the corresponding CN code, and the reasons for the classification. In this case, a mixture of sucrose and gellan gum intended for use as a stabilizer and thickener in soya-based beverages is classified under CN code 2106 90 98.
The most important provision is Article 1 in conjunction with the Annex, which provides the definitive classification of the described goods. This classification determines the applicable customs duties and other trade-related measures for the product when imported into or exported from the European Union. The regulation clarifies that because the sucrose significantly facilitates the product’s use in food and the product is predominantly based on sucrose, it should be classified as a food preparation rather than a chemical product.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1233 of 17 June 2025 amending for the 347th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1233 amends Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002, which imposes specific restrictive measures against individuals and entities associated with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida. The amendment is a direct consequence of a decision by the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council to remove one entry from the list of persons subject to the freezing of funds and economic resources. Consequently, this regulation updates Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 to reflect this change.
The structure of the regulation is straightforward. It consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended as per the Annex to this regulation. Article 2 specifies the date of entry into force, which is the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Annex itself lists the entry that is to be removed from the list of designated individuals. This regulation represents the 347th amendment to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002.
The main provision of this regulation is the removal of Hajjaj Bin Fahd al Ajmi from the list of natural persons subject to sanctions under Regulation (EC) No 881/2002. This means that any funds or economic resources that were previously frozen due to his association with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida should now be unfrozen, and he is no longer subject to the restrictive measures imposed by the regulation.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1221 of 16 June 2025 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1221 concerns the classification of a specific type of alcoholic beverage within the Combined Nomenclature (CN). The regulation aims to ensure the uniform application of customs tariffs by classifying a carbonated blackcurrant-flavored alcoholic beverage under a specific CN code. It clarifies why this product should be classified as a spirituous beverage rather than a fermented one. The regulation also addresses the validity of previously issued binding tariff information that may conflict with this new classification.
The regulation consists of three articles and an annex. Article 1 stipulates that the goods described in column (1) of the annex shall be classified under the CN code indicated in column (2) of the annex. Article 2 allows for a three-month grace period during which binding tariff information that does not conform to this regulation can still be invoked. 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. The annex provides a detailed description of the beverage, its classification code, and the reasons for that classification. There are no direct changes to previous versions, as this appears to be a new classification ruling for a specific product.
The most important provision is the classification of the described carbonated blackcurrant alcoholic beverage under CN code 2208 90 69, which is for “other spirituous beverages” in containers holding two liters or less. This classification is based on the determination that the product’s characteristics align more closely with spirituous beverages due to the significant presence of rectified ethyl alcohol and the lack of dominant fermented beverage characteristics. Businesses importing or exporting similar beverages should take note of this classification to ensure compliance with EU customs regulations.
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 a consistent approach across Member States when updating the reference period for these important economic indicators.
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 starting with the indices for January 2026 for monthly data and the first quarter of 2026 for quarterly data. Article 2 outlines the procedure for rescaling the harmonised indices already transmitted to Eurostat. It details how Member States should calculate rescaling factors and transmit them to the Commission (Eurostat), which will then use these factors to rescale the full time series of harmonised indices and their subindices. 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.
The most important provision is Article 2, which provides the formula for calculating the rescaling factors. Member States must calculate these factors with a precision of at least six decimal places and transmit them to Eurostat by specific deadlines in January and April 2026. This ensures that all historical data is consistently adjusted to the new reference period, maintaining the integrity and comparability of the harmonised indices over time.
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.
This regulation provides detailed specifications for the criteria outlined in Article 26 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735, which aims to strengthen Europe’s net-zero technology manufacturing ecosystem. It focuses on ensuring uniformity across the Union while allowing flexibility for Member States in adapting the criteria to their specific auction systems. The regulation addresses responsible business conduct, cybersecurity, project delivery capabilities, resilience, and sustainability.
The regulation is structured into six chapters:
* **Chapter I** outlines the subject matter, definitions, and general principles, ensuring that non-price criteria are objective, transparent, and non-discriminatory.
* **Chapter II** details mandatory pre-qualification criteria, focusing on responsible business conduct and cybersecurity measures.
* **Chapter III** addresses the resilience contribution, setting requirements for the origin of final products and their main specific components to reduce dependency on single third countries.
* **Chapter IV** specifies sustainability contributions, including environmental sustainability (carbon footprint, circular economy, biodiversity impact, energy efficiency, water use, and pollution) and innovation.
* **Chapter V** covers the assessment and compliance with the criteria, including methodologies, guarantees, and penalties for non-compliance.
* **Chapter VI** includes final provisions regarding the regulation’s entry into force and application.
Key provisions include mandatory pre-qualification criteria related to responsible business conduct, requiring companies to address due diligence in their activities, and cybersecurity, ensuring the security of renewable energy installations’ network and information systems. The regulation also sets specific requirements for resilience, limiting participation or awarding points based on the origin of final products and components, particularly concerning dependencies on single third countries. Furthermore, it details how to assess sustainability contributions through various environmental and innovation criteria.
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 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1178 provides a list of net-zero technology final products and their main specific components. This list is crucial for assessing the contribution to resilience when applying non-price criteria in public procurement, renewable energy auctions, or other public interventions, as outlined in Regulation (EU) 2024/1735. The regulation aims to bolster 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, with application deferred until December 30, 2025. The Annex provides a detailed breakdown of net-zero technology sub-categories, their final products, and the corresponding main specific components.
The most important aspect of this regulation is the detailed list in the Annex, which specifies the net-zero technology final products and their main specific components. This list is essential for stakeholders involved in public procurement, renewable energy auctions, and other public interventions, as it provides a clear framework for assessing the resilience contribution of different technologies. The list includes a wide array of technologies, from solar and wind to battery storage, hydrogen, and carbon capture, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the net-zero landscape.
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 name is protected within the EU, and only producers within the specified geographical area in Slovakia, producing it according to the defined specifications, can use the name ‘Spišský šípkový lekvár’. The regulation ensures the protection of this traditional product’s name and origin.
The regulation consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and reasoning for the registration, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers ‘Spišský šípkový lekvár’ (PDO) in the Union register of geographical indications, referencing Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. 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 it is binding and directly applicable in all Member States. This regulation is based on Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which repeals Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants PDO status to ‘Spišský šípkový lekvár’. This legal protection is crucial for producers in the Spiš region of Slovakia, as it safeguards their right to use the name and prevents misuse or imitation of the product by producers outside the designated area. This protection helps maintain the quality, reputation, and unique characteristics of ‘Spišský šípkový lekvár’ in the market.
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’. This authorisation allows UCO Group BV to make the product available on the market and use it across the Union. The product family includes disinfectants and algaecides, suitable for food and feed areas, and veterinary hygiene, containing peracetic acid as the active substance. The regulation aligns the expiry date of this authorisation with that of a related reference product family, ensuring consistency in the regulatory framework.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 grants the Union authorisation to UCO Group BV for the biocidal product family ‘PAA family UCO Group’ with the authorisation number EU-0033444-0000, valid from July 8, 2025, until June 30, 2033. Article 2 states that the regulation will come into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. The annex details the summary of product characteristics for the biocidal product family, including administrative information, product family composition, and formulation types. It specifies three Meta SPCs (Specific Product Characteristics) with varying concentrations of peracetic acid (2%, 5%, and 15%) and their respective authorised uses, hazard and precautionary statements, and directions for use.
The most important provisions of this act are those outlined in the Annex, which details the specific conditions for the use of the biocidal product family ‘PAA family UCO Group’. This includes the exact composition of the products, the types of formulations, the hazard and precautionary statements, the authorised uses (such as cleaning in place, surface disinfection, and disinfection by dipping), and specific instructions for use and risk mitigation measures. The regulation also specifies the conditions for safe disposal and storage, as well as the shelf-life of the products under normal conditions.
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 a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product named ‘exeol air cid 01’. This regulation confirms that ‘exeol air cid 01’ meets the requirements for use as a disinfectant and algaecide not intended for direct application to humans or animals (Product Type 2) and for use in food and feed areas (Product Type 4). The authorisation allows SODEL to make ‘exeol air cid 01’ available on the market and to be used within the Union.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 grants the Union authorisation to SODEL for ‘exeol air cid 01’ under authorisation number EU-0033504-0000, valid from July 8, 2025, until September 30, 2033. Article 2 states that the regulation will come into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The annex provides a summary of the biocidal product characteristics, including administrative information, product composition, hazard and precautionary statements, authorised uses, general directions for use, and other relevant information.
The most important provisions of this act are those outlined in the Annex, which details the authorized uses and specific instructions for ‘exeol air cid 01’. It specifies the target organisms, fields of use, application methods, rates, and frequency, as well as user categories and pack sizes. The annex also includes use-specific instructions, risk mitigation measures, first aid instructions, and instructions for safe disposal and storage.
Regulation (EU) 2025/1214 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2019/631 to include an additional flexibility as regards the calculation of manufacturers’ compliance with CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles for the calendar years 2025 to 2027 (Text with EEA relevance)
This Regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2019/631, providing a one-off flexibility for manufacturers in meeting CO2 emission targets for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles during the years 2025 to 2027. Instead of assessing compliance annually, manufacturers’ performance will be evaluated over the entire three-year period. This adjustment allows manufacturers to average their CO2 emissions over these years, offering some leeway while still maintaining the overall emissions reduction targets.
The Regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 introduces amendments to Regulation (EU) 2019/631. It modifies Article 4 to allow manufacturers to meet their emissions targets by averaging their emissions over the period from 2025 to 2027. It also amends Article 6(2) to allow pooling agreements for the calendar year 2025 or 2026 to be entered into until the end of 2027. Finally, it amends Article 8(1) to allow the Commission to impose an excess emissions premium on any manufacturer whose average specific emissions of CO2 over those three years exceed its specific emissions target over the period 2025 to 2027. Article 2 states that the Regulation enters into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is the amendment to Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, which allows manufacturers to average their specific emissions of CO2 over the three-year period from 2025 to 2027 to meet their emissions targets. This flexibility is significant for manufacturers as it provides them with more time and options to comply with the CO2 emission standards, potentially reducing the risk of incurring excess emission premiums.
Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Denmark on the service of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil and commercial matters
This document concerns the Agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Denmark regarding the service of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil and commercial matters. It essentially confirms that Denmark has decided to implement the contents of several EU Regulations related to the service of documents, specifically Regulation (EU) 2020/1784 and its implementing regulations (EU) 2022/423 and (EU) 2024/1570. By notifying the Commission of its decision to implement these regulations, Denmark creates mutual obligations between itself and the Community, making these regulations part of the Agreement. The administrative measures necessary for implementing these regulations came into force on May 1, 2025.
The document outlines a series of decisions made by Denmark to align with EU regulations on the service of documents. It references the original Agreement and details how subsequent EU regulations amending or implementing the core regulation (Regulation (EU) 2020/1784) are incorporated into the Agreement through a notification process. This process involves Denmark informing the Commission of its decision to implement the contents of these EU regulations, which then creates mutual obligations. The document specifically mentions the implementation of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/423, which lays down technical specifications for the decentralized IT system used for document service, and its amendment by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1570.
The most important aspect of this document is the confirmation that the latest EU regulations concerning the technical aspects of the decentralized IT system for serving documents (specifically, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1570) are now also applicable to Denmark. This ensures a harmonized approach to the electronic service of documents between Denmark and other EU member states, facilitating cross-border legal proceedings.
