Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1201 Amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/530
This regulation amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/530, adjusting the date of application for the FLEGT licensing scheme for timber imports from Ghana. The new date is October 8, 2025, instead of July 8, 2025. This change is designed to accommodate shipping timelines and avoid penalizing timber shipments en route before Ghana begins issuing FLEGT licenses.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1339 Regarding ESAP Data Collection
This regulation establishes the technical standards for collection bodies in relation to the European Single Access Point (ESAP). It details how these bodies should validate submitted information, manage electronic seals, handle data licenses using Creative Commons licenses (CC0 and CC BY-NC-ND), and interact with the ESAP through an API. Key provisions include adhering to technical validation standards, meeting data provision time limits (60 minutes), using specific data formats, and providing standardized metadata. The regulation enters into force on 10 July 2026.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1338 Regarding ESAP Functionalities
This regulation specifies the technical standards for the functionalities of the European Single Access Point (ESAP). It outlines the characteristics of the data publication API, emphasizing accessibility and format support. The regulation mandates the use of Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) and classifies information types, entity sizes, and industry sectors for efficient searching and filtering on the ESAP. A review of the technical standards related to LEIs by the ESAs is required by December 31, 2026.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1330 Imposing Anti-Dumping Duty on Lysine from China
This regulation imposes a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of lysine originating in the People’s Republic of China. It establishes specific duty rates for certain Chinese exporting producers and a general duty rate for all other imports of lysine from China. The regulation includes details on the product concerned, dumping margin calculations using Colombia as a benchmark, injury assessment to the Union industry, causation analysis, and the level of measures needed. To benefit from individual duty rates, importers must present a valid commercial invoice with a declaration from the exporting entity certifying the origin of the lysine.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1334 Initiating Registration of Phosphorous Acid Imports from China
This regulation initiates the registration of imports of phosphorous acid originating in the People’s Republic of China. It is a preliminary step that allows for the potential retroactive imposition of anti-dumping duties. Customs authorities are directed to record all imports of the specified product, enabling the EU to collect duties retroactively if dumping is confirmed. The registration requirement expires after nine months.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1337 Amending Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 Regarding Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (E 1202)
This regulation amends Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, updating the list of authorized food additives to include polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (E 1202) as a carrier in colour tablets for decorative coloring of poultry eggshells. The additive’s use is permitted “quantum satis,” meaning only the amount necessary to achieve the desired effect.
Agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina on European Border and Coast Guard teams
This agreement establishes a legal framework for the deployment of European Border and Coast Guard teams to Bosnia and Herzegovina, allowing them to conduct operational activities, including border control, on Bosnian territory. The operations require an operational plan agreed upon by all parties. It includes provisions on fundamental rights, privileges and immunities of team members, and data protection.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1201 of 12 June 2025 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/530 as regards its date of application
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1201 amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/530, specifically concerning the date of application of the FLEGT (Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade) licensing scheme for timber imports from Ghana. The amendment adjusts the date to accommodate shipping timelines between Ghana and the EU, ensuring that timber shipments en route before Ghana starts issuing FLEGT licenses are not unduly penalized. The goal is to prevent trade disruption and maintain the credibility of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement between the EU and Ghana.
The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 amends Article 3 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/530, changing the application date from 8 July 2025 to 8 October 2025. Article 2 states that this regulation will enter into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union but will apply from 8 July 2025. This adjustment provides a grace period for shipments already in transit before the FLEGT licensing system is fully operational in Ghana.
The most important provision of this regulation is the change in the application date of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/530, pushing it back to October 8, 2025. This adjustment is crucial for timber importers and exporters dealing with Ghana, as it allows for a more realistic transition to the FLEGT licensing scheme, considering standard shipping times.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1339 of 10 July 2025 laying down implementing technical standards for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to certain tasks of the collection bodies
This is a description of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1339 of 10 July 2025.
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation lays down implementing technical standards regarding certain tasks of collection bodies in relation to the European Single Access Point (ESAP), established by Regulation (EU) 2023/2859. It specifies how collection bodies should validate submitted information, handle qualified electronic seals, manage data licenses, and interact with the ESAP via an application programming interface (API). The regulation aims to ensure harmonized and efficient data collection and accessibility within the ESAP framework.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
The regulation consists of 8 articles and an annex, detailing various aspects of data collection and management for the ESAP:
* **Article 1:** Specifies the technical automated validations that collection bodies must perform on submitted information, including checks on machine-readable formats, data completeness, and consistency of metadata. It also sets a 60-minute target for notifying submitters of rejection, with exceptions for major incidents.
* **Article 2:** Defines the characteristics of qualified electronic seals required for submitted information, referencing Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1506 and emphasizing conformance level LT or higher.
* **Article 3:** Establishes the open standard licenses for the use and re-use of information made available to the ESAP, primarily using Creative Commons licenses (CC0 and CC BY-NC-ND).
* **Article 4:** Outlines the characteristics of the data collection API, including data exchange methods, supported formats, security protocols, and access control.
* **Article 5:** Details the metadata that collection bodies must provide to the ESAP, specifying a common format based on the ISO 20022 methodology.
* **Article 6:** Sets time limits for collection bodies to provide information to the ESAP (60 minutes after submission and validation) and outlines procedures for exceptional circumstances.
* **Article 7:** Provides an indicative list and characteristics of acceptable data formats, distinguishing between data extractable (HTML, PDF, txt) and machine-readable formats (XML, XBRL).
* **Article 8:** Specifies the entry into force and application date of the regulation, which is 10 July 2026.
The Annex provides a table with the list of metadata.
**3. Main Provisions for Practical Use:**
* **Technical Validation Standards (Article 1):** Collection bodies must adhere to specific technical validation standards, including format compliance, data completeness, and metadata consistency.
* **Time Limits for Data Provision (Article 6):** Collection bodies are required to provide information to the ESAP as quickly as possible, with a target of no more than 60 minutes after submission and validation.
* **Data Formats (Article 7):** The regulation specifies acceptable data formats, ensuring that information is both data extractable and, where possible, machine-readable.
* **Metadata Requirements (Article 5 and Annex):** Collection bodies must provide specific metadata in a common format to ensure the ESAP search function works effectively.
* **Licensing (Article 3):** The use of Creative Commons licenses aims to promote the re-use of public sector information.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1338 of 10 July 2025 laying down implementing technical standards for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the functionalities of the European single access point
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1338 specifies the technical standards for the European Single Access Point (ESAP), focusing on its functionalities as outlined in Regulation (EU) 2023/2859. The regulation aims to ensure easy access to financial, capital markets, and sustainability-related information through a centralized platform.
The regulation consists of 7 articles and an annex containing tables. It details the characteristics of the data publication API, emphasizing accessibility, format support, and adaptability. It mandates the use of Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) for identifying entities and legal persons, classifies the types of information to be submitted, and specifies categories for the size of entities. Additionally, it characterizes industry sectors for efficient information search. The regulation also requires a review of the technical standards related to LEIs by the ESAs by December 31, 2026.
The most important provisions include the requirements for the API to support various information formats, search and download functions, and unrestricted access to free services. The mandatory use of LEIs ensures reliable entity identification. The classification of information types and the categorization of entity sizes and industry sectors are crucial for enabling stakeholders to efficiently search and filter information on the ESAP.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1330 of 10 July 2025 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and definitively collecting the provisional duty imposed on imports of lysine originating in the People’s Republic of China
Here’s a breakdown of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1330:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation imposes a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of lysine originating in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). It follows an anti-dumping investigation initiated in May 2024 after a complaint by a Union industry producer. The regulation establishes specific duty rates for certain Chinese exporting producers and a general duty rate for all other imports of lysine from China. It also finalizes the collection of provisional duties that were already imposed.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
The regulation is structured as follows:
* **Procedure:** Details the initiation of the investigation, registration of imports, imposition of provisional measures, and subsequent steps including disclosures and consultations with interested parties.
* **Product Concerned and Like Product:** Defines the scope of the investigation, clarifying that it includes lysine and its esters, salts thereof, regardless of the application (feed, pharmaceutical, food). It addresses arguments for excluding certain forms of lysine (e.g., lysine sulphate, food-grade lysine) and rejects them based on interchangeability and competition in the market.
* **Dumping:** Explains the methodology for determining dumping margins, including the establishment of normal value based on a representative country (Colombia) due to significant distortions in the PRC. It addresses comments on the sources used to establish costs and benchmarks, making some adjustments based on new evidence.
* **Injury:** Assesses the injury suffered by the Union industry due to dumped imports, considering factors like Union consumption, import volumes and market share, and prices. It addresses arguments regarding the source of import data and the analysis of different forms of lysine.
* **Causation:** Examines the causal link between the dumped imports and the injury to the Union industry, considering other potential factors.
* **Level of Measures:** Determines the level of anti-dumping duties necessary to remove the injury, considering the injury margin and Union interest.
* **Union Interest:** Assesses the impact of the measures on the Union industry, importers, users, and consumers, considering factors like security of supply, increased costs, and environmental concerns.
* **Definitive Anti-Dumping Measures:** Imposes definitive anti-dumping duties, specifying the rates for individual companies and a general rate for all other imports from the PRC. It includes provisions to prevent circumvention and allows for new exporting producers to request individual duty rates under certain conditions. It rejects retroactivity of the measures.
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* **Article 1:** Specifies the products subject to the anti-dumping duty, including the relevant CN codes and TARIC codes. It also lists the specific duty rates for named Chinese exporting producers and the general duty rate for all other imports from the PRC.
* **Article 1(3):** Sets out the requirements for a valid commercial invoice that must be presented to customs authorities to benefit from the individual duty rates. This invoice must include a declaration from an official of the exporting entity certifying that the lysine was manufactured by the named company.
* **Article 3:** Outlines the conditions under which new exporting producers from the PRC can request to be subject to the weighted average anti-dumping duty rate for cooperating companies not included in the sample.
* **Article 4:** Specifies that the regulation enters into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1334 of 10 July 2025 making imports of phosphorous acid originating in the People’s Republic of China subject to registration
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1334 initiates the registration of imports of phosphorous acid originating in the People’s Republic of China. This action is a preliminary step that allows for the potential retroactive imposition of anti-dumping duties if the ongoing investigation determines that such duties are warranted. The regulation mandates customs authorities to record all imports of the specified product, which will enable the EU to collect duties retroactively if dumping is confirmed and causes injury to the Union industry.
The regulation is structured with a preamble that outlines the legal basis, the context of the anti-dumping proceeding, and the justification for registration. It includes two articles: Article 1 directs customs authorities to register imports of phosphorous acid from China, specifying the product’s characteristics and relevant codes, and sets a nine-month expiration for the registration requirement. Article 2 states that the regulation will take effect the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. There are no previous versions mentioned, as this regulation initiates a new action based on an ongoing investigation.
The most important provision is Article 1, which mandates the registration of phosphorous acid imports from China. This means that importers of this product need to be aware that any imports made during the registration period could potentially be subject to anti-dumping duties, depending on the outcome of the investigation. The registration period is limited to nine months, but this period is critical for determining potential liabilities.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1337 of 10 July 2025 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (E 1202) as a carrier in colour tablets for the decorative colouring of poultry eggshells
This Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1337 amends Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, specifically concerning the use of polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (E 1202) as a carrier in colour tablets for decorative coloring of poultry eggshells. The regulation updates the list of authorized food additives to include this specific use of E 1202. It confirms the safety of this particular application of the additive, based on evaluations by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
The regulation consists of a preamble that outlines the reasoning and legal basis for the amendment, followed by two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is amended as per the new regulation’s annex. Article 2 specifies 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 across all Member States. The annex adds a new entry for polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (E 1202), specifying its use at “quantum satis” (i.e., as much as needed) in colour tablets for decorative coloring of poultry eggshells.
The most important provision is the inclusion of “E 1202 Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone” in the list of permitted carriers for food additives, specifically for “Colour tablets for the decorative colouring of poultry eggshells,” with the condition of use being “quantum satis.” This means that manufacturers can now legally use this substance as a carrier in these specific colour tablets, provided they use only the amount necessary to achieve the desired effect.
Agreement between the European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina on operational activities carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina
This agreement establishes a legal framework for the deployment of European Border and Coast Guard teams to Bosnia and Herzegovina, allowing them to conduct operational activities, including border control, on Bosnian territory. It outlines the conditions under which these teams can operate, including the exercise of executive powers, while ensuring respect for fundamental rights and international law. The agreement also facilitates the establishment of antenna offices by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina to support these operations.
The agreement is structured around key aspects of operational cooperation. It defines the scope and applicable definitions, and details the procedures for launching operational activities, including the necessary request from the Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the decision-making process of the Agency’s executive director. A core element is the operational plan, which must be agreed upon by the Agency, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and neighboring Member States, outlining the specifics of each operation. The agreement also covers incident reporting, the establishment and functions of antenna offices, the role of coordinating officers, and the protection of fundamental rights, including the assignment of fundamental rights monitors. Furthermore, it addresses the authority, responsibilities, privileges, and immunities of team members, as well as data protection and information exchange protocols. Finally, it includes provisions for dispute resolution, amendment, duration, suspension, and termination of the agreement.
Several provisions are particularly important for the practical application of this agreement. Firstly, the requirement for an operational plan (Article 4) ensures that all parties are aligned on the objectives, scope, and procedures of any joint operation. Secondly, the detailed provisions on fundamental rights (Article 8) and the role of fundamental rights monitors (Article 9) emphasize the commitment to upholding human rights standards during border management activities. Thirdly, the articles on privileges and immunities (Articles 11 and 12) are crucial for enabling team members to perform their duties without fear of legal repercussions, while also clarifying liability for damages. Finally, the data protection provisions (Article 16) set out strict safeguards for the processing and transfer of personal data, ensuring compliance with data protection laws.
