Review of Selected Commission Regulations
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1280
This regulation amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/370, extending the deadline for Member States to submit requests for amendments to their CAP Strategic Plans. Specifically, it pushes the deadline from May 31, 2025, to August 31, 2025, for amendment requests related to fund transfers under Articles 17(5), 88(7), and 103 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. This extension provides Member States additional time to plan these financial transfers.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1275
This regulation corrects errors in several language versions (Croatian, Czech, Estonian, Finnish, Greek, Irish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovenian and Swedish) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/857. The original regulation focuses on regulatory technical standards for evaluating risks from interest rate changes affecting the economic value of equity and net interest income of a credit institution’s non-trading book activities. The corrections address errors related to the definition of risk-free interest rates, applicable interest rates, the term structure of interest rates, the product type concerned by those provisions and the conditions under which the obligation applies, ensuring accurate implementation across all Member States. The English language version is not affected.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718
This regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 concerning persistent organic pollutants, particularly perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and its derivatives (PFOS). It aligns the unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limit values for PFOS with those of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). It also removes an outdated exemption for PFOS use as a mist suppressant in hard chromium plating and deletes a reference to analytical methods. The regulation lowers concentration limits for PFOS and related compounds and revises the substance definition to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1257
This regulation approves 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 6 (preservatives used during storage). The approval is subject to specific conditions outlined in the Annex of the regulation, addressing the risks and efficacy of MIT, particularly for industrial, professional, and non-professional users, and ensuring that treated articles containing MIT are appropriately labeled. It also specifies conditions for placing treated articles on the market, ensuring proper labeling and, in the case of mixtures and paints for non-professional use, preventing skin sensitization by providing protective gloves and appropriate warnings.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1294
This regulation amends Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 to update the representative prices for certain poultrymeat and egg products and for egg albumin. It adjusts the representative import prices to reflect current market conditions, providing updated prices and security amounts for specific poultry products, identified by their CN codes and country of origin.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1260
This regulation approves peracetic acid generated from 1,3-diacetyloxypropan-2-yl acetate and hydrogen peroxide as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 2 (disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals). The approval is subject to specific conditions, detailed in the annex, regarding the use of peracetic acid generated from 1,3-diacetyloxypropan-2-yl acetate and hydrogen peroxide in biocidal products. These conditions include the requirement for product assessment to pay particular attention to exposures, risks, and efficacy as well as the minimum purity levels for the precursors triacetin and hydrogen peroxide, as well as the minimum and maximum peracetic acid content.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1248
This regulation renews the approval of epsilon-metofluthrin as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 18 (insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods). Products containing epsilon-metofluthrin can continue to be used, provided they meet specific conditions, including requirements for product assessment, managing potential residues in food or feed, instructions for use and precautions on treated articles, and labeling requirements for treated articles placed on the market. The renewal period is limited to 7 years because epsilon-metofluthrin is identified as a candidate for substitution due to its persistent and toxic properties.
Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 228/2013
This Regulation amends Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 to provide additional support and flexibility to the EU’s outermost regions, particularly Mayotte, following severe natural disasters, specifically cyclone Chido. It allows continued support to affected beneficiaries and provides additional financial flexibility through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). Beneficiaries in outermost regions can continue receiving POSEI programme payments during the restoration period following a natural disaster, provided they commit to restoring their production capacity. Additionally, the specific derogations for Mayotte, allowing for later approval of support applications and setting a limit for EAFRD support, are crucial for addressing the specific challenges faced by this region due to cyclone Chido.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1280 of 21 May 2025 amending Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/370 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2115 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the time period to submit requests for amendments of CAP Strategic Plans
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1280 amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/370, focusing on the deadlines for Member States to submit requests for amendments to their CAP Strategic Plans. Specifically, it addresses the time frame for submitting amendment requests related to the transfer of funds under Articles 17(5), 88(7), and 103 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. The regulation extends the deadline for these specific amendment requests from May 31, 2025, to August 31, 2025.
The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 replaces paragraph 4 of Article 3 in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/370, changing the submission deadline for amendment requests related to fund transfers. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will come into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and will apply from June 1, 2025. Compared to the previous regulation, the key change is the extended deadline for submitting specific amendment requests.
The most important provision is the extension of the deadline for Member States to submit requests for amendments relating to transfers referred to in Article 17(5), Article 88(7), and Article 103 of Regulation (EU) 2021/2115. This extension, from May 31, 2025, to August 31, 2025, provides Member States with additional time to assess and plan these financial transfers within their CAP Strategic Plans, considering the instability in the agricultural sector.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1275 of 17 March 2025 correcting certain language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/857 supplementing Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying a standardised methodology and a simplified standardised methodology to evaluate the risks arising from potential changes in interest rates that affect both the economic value of equity and the net interest income of an institution’s non-trading book activities
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1275 serves to correct errors found in several language versions of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/857. The original regulation supplements Directive 2013/36/EU, focusing on regulatory technical standards for evaluating risks from interest rate changes affecting the economic value of equity and net interest income of a credit institution’s non-trading book activities. Due to errors in the language versions, the meaning of specific provisions was altered, necessitating this corrective regulation to ensure accurate implementation across all Member States.
The structure of the regulation is straightforward. It consists of a preamble outlining the reasons for the corrections, followed by two articles. Article 1 contains the corrections to specific language versions of the original regulation but explicitly states that it “does not concern the English language.” Article 2 specifies the date of entry into force, which is the twentieth day following 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 does not introduce new provisions but amends existing ones in specific language versions to align with the intended meaning.
The most important aspect of this regulation is that it directly amends the language in the original Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/857. Financial institutions and other entities subject to the original regulation should be aware of these corrections, particularly if they rely on the Croatian, Czech, Estonian, Finnish, Greek, Irish, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovenian and Swedish language versions. The corrections address errors related to the definition of risk-free interest rates, applicable interest rates, the term structure of interest rates, the product type concerned by those provisions and the conditions under which the obligation applies.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 of 14 April 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and its derivatives
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/718 amends Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 regarding persistent organic pollutants, specifically concerning perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and its derivatives (PFOS). The key aim is to align the unintentional trace contaminant (UTC) limit values for PFOS with those of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), reflecting advancements in technically feasible contamination levels. The regulation also removes an outdated exemption for PFOS use as a mist suppressant in hard chromium plating and eliminates a reference to analytical methods, ensuring consistency across entries in the POPs Regulation.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 stipulates that Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 is amended according to the attached annex. Article 2 specifies the entry into force of the regulation and sets a specific application date for certain provisions. The annex details the specific amendments to Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, including changes to the substance description, and revised concentration limits for PFOS and PFOS-related compounds.
The main provisions of this regulation are:
– **Revised Substance Definition:** The description in the first column of Annex I is updated to include “Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), its salts and PFOS-related compounds,” ensuring comprehensive coverage.
– **Lowered Concentration Limits:** Point (b) of Article 4(1) now applies to concentrations of PFOS or its salts at or below 0.025 mg/kg (0.0000025 % by weight) in substances, mixtures, or articles.
– **Aggregate Limit for PFOS-related Compounds:** Point (b) of Article 4(1) applies to the sum of concentrations of all PFOS-related compounds at or below 1 mg/kg (0.0001 % by weight) in substances, mixtures, or articles.
– **Removal of Specific Exemption:** The exemption for the use of PFOS as a mist suppressant for non-decorative hard chromium (VI) plating is removed.
– **Deletion of Analytical Method Reference:** Point 5 in the fourth column of the entry on PFOS, which referred to the availability of analytical methods, is deleted.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1257 of 26 June 2025 approving 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 6 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1257 approves 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one (MIT) as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 6, which are preservatives used during storage. The regulation is based on Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products. The approval is subject to specific conditions outlined in the Annex of the regulation, which address the risks and efficacy of MIT and ensure that treated articles containing MIT are appropriately labeled.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that MIT is approved as an active substance for product-type 6, subject to the conditions in the annex. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will come into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Annex details the specific conditions for the approval of MIT, including the minimum degree of purity of the active substance, the approval and expiry dates, and specific conditions related to product assessment and the placing on the market of treated articles.
The most important provisions for the use of this act are in the Annex, which specifies the conditions for the approval of MIT. These conditions include requirements for product assessment, focusing on exposures, risks, and efficacy, particularly for industrial, professional, and non-professional users, as well as the impact on the soil compartment. Additionally, the regulation sets conditions for placing treated articles on the market, ensuring proper labeling and, in the case of mixtures and paints for non-professional use, preventing skin sensitization by providing protective gloves and appropriate warnings.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1294 of 25 June 2025 amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 as regards fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1294 amends Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 to update the representative prices for certain poultrymeat and egg products and for egg albumin, taking into account price variations based on the origin of these products. The regulation adjusts the representative import prices to reflect current market conditions. It ensures the updated data is applied as soon as possible by entering into force on the day of its publication.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 stipulates that Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 is replaced by the text in the annex of this new regulation. Article 2 states that the regulation comes into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The annex provides a table with updated representative prices and security amounts for specific poultry products, identified by their CN codes and country of origin.
The most important provision is the updated Annex I, which lists the new representative prices for specific poultry products. For example, frozen “65 % chickens” (CN code 0207 12 90) from Brazil now have a representative price of EUR 249.0 per 100 kg. Boneless cuts of fowls (CN code 0207 14 10) have different prices based on origin: EUR 341.7 per 100 kg for Brazil and EUR 420.6 per 100 kg for Chile. Frozen legs and cuts of fowls (CN code 0207 14 60) from Brazil are set at EUR 165.0 per 100 kg. These prices are crucial for calculating additional import duties and ensuring fair trade practices in the poultry sector.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1260 of 26 June 2025 approving peracetic acid generated from 1,3-diacetyloxypropan-2-yl acetate and hydrogen peroxide as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 2 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1260 concerns the approval of peracetic acid generated from 1,3-diacetyloxypropan-2-yl acetate and hydrogen peroxide as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 2, which includes disinfectants and algaecides not intended for direct application to humans or animals. The regulation is based on Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products.
The regulation consists of a preamble that outlines the reasoning and legal basis for the approval, followed by two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that peracetic acid generated from 1,3-diacetyloxypropan-2-yl acetate and hydrogen peroxide is approved for use in product-type 2 biocidal products, subject to the conditions in the annex. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The annex specifies the common and IUPAC names, identification numbers, minimum degree of purity, date of approval, expiry date of approval, product type, and specific conditions for the use of peracetic acid generated from 1,3-diacetyloxypropan-2-yl acetate and hydrogen peroxide.
The most important provisions of this regulation are those outlined in the annex, which detail the specific conditions for the use of peracetic acid generated from 1,3-diacetyloxypropan-2-yl acetate and hydrogen peroxide in biocidal products. These conditions include the requirement for product assessment to pay particular attention to exposures, risks, and efficacy linked to any uses covered by an application for authorization, but not addressed in the Union level assessment of the active substance, as well as the requirement for product assessment to pay particular attention to industrial and professional users. The regulation also specifies the minimum purity levels for the precursors triacetin and hydrogen peroxide, as well as the minimum and maximum peracetic acid content. The approval is valid from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2037.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1248 of 26 June 2025 renewing the approval of epsilon-metofluthrin as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 18 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1248 renews the approval of epsilon-metofluthrin as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 18, which covers insecticides, acaricides and products to control other arthropods. The regulation confirms that products containing epsilon-metofluthrin can continue to be used, provided they meet specific conditions outlined in the regulation. It also addresses the placing on the market of treated articles containing epsilon-metofluthrin, ensuring proper labeling and information for consumers. The renewal period is limited to 7 years because epsilon-metofluthrin is identified as a candidate for substitution due to its persistent and toxic properties.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that the approval of epsilon-metofluthrin is renewed subject to the conditions in the annex. Article 2 specifies the date of entry into force of the regulation. The annex specifies the identity of the active substance, including its chemical name and identification numbers, the minimum degree of purity, the expiry date of the approval (May 31, 2032), the product type (18) and specific conditions for the use of epsilon-metofluthrin. These conditions include requirements for product assessment, managing potential residues in food or feed, instructions for use and precautions on treated articles, and labeling requirements for treated articles placed on the market.
The most important provisions for the use of this regulation are in the Annex, which outlines the specific conditions for the renewed approval of epsilon-metofluthrin. These conditions include that product assessments must pay attention to exposures, risks, and efficacy, that potential residues in food and feed must be managed, and that Member States must specify relevant instructions for use and precautions on the label of treated articles. Additionally, as of December 1, 2025, anyone placing treated articles containing epsilon-metofluthrin on the market must ensure the label provides the information required by Article 58(3) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.
Regulation (EU) 2025/1276 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 June 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 as regards additional assistance to, and further flexibility in respect of, outermost regions affected by severe natural disasters and in the context of the devastation caused by cyclone Chido in Mayotte
This Regulation amends Regulation (EU) No 228/2013 to provide additional support and flexibility to the EU’s outermost regions, particularly Mayotte, following severe natural disasters, specifically cyclone Chido. It aims to mitigate the impact of such disasters on the agri-food and forestry sectors by allowing continued support to affected beneficiaries and providing additional financial flexibility through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). The Regulation enables Member States to amend their POSEI programmes to support beneficiaries during restoration periods and introduces specific provisions for Mayotte to access EAFRD support.
The Regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 introduces amendments to Regulation (EU) No 228/2013. It adds a paragraph to Article 6, allowing Member States to propose amendments to the POSEI programme to support beneficiaries affected by natural disasters during the restoration period. It also adds a paragraph to Article 19, allowing beneficiaries to continue receiving support if they commit to restoring their agricultural production capacity. Furthermore, it adds paragraphs to Article 22, providing specific derogations for Mayotte regarding the approval of support applications and the allocation of EAFRD funds. Article 2 stipulates that the Regulation enters into force on the day of 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 provisions for practical use are those concerning the possibility for affected beneficiaries in outermost regions to continue receiving POSEI programme payments during the restoration period following a natural disaster, provided they commit to restoring their production capacity. Additionally, the specific derogations for Mayotte, allowing for later approval of support applications and setting a limit for EAFRD support, are crucial for addressing the specific challenges faced by this region due to cyclone Chido.
