Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1477: This regulation defines the specific rules for identifying oil and gas producers who are obligated to contribute to the EU’s CO2 injection capacity target by 2030. It clarifies how their individual contributions are calculated and what information they must report, ensuring a fair distribution of responsibility for developing CO2 storage capacity.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/754: This regulation lays out the procedures for ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) when it comes to imposing fines or penalties on external reviewers, especially concerning European Green Bonds. It details the rights of those under investigation, including the right to be heard and access to files, and establishes clear timelines for the investigation and decision-making process.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/753: This regulation specifies the details for post-issuance disclosures for issuers of environmentally sustainable bonds or sustainability-linked bonds. It provides templates for these voluntary disclosures, covering frequency, language requirements, and how to correct errors, enhancing transparency and comparability in the sustainable bond market.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/755: This regulation sets the fees that ESMA will charge to external reviewers of European Green Bonds. These fees cover ESMA’s costs for registration, recognition, and supervision, ensuring that ESMA recovers its expenses without significant surpluses or deficits.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1045: This regulation modifies existing rules to include new vehicle sub-groups for extra-heavy combination lorries (EHC lorries). The aim is to refine the calculation of CO2 emission targets for heavy-duty vehicles, recognizing that EHC lorries may have lower CO2 emissions per unit of payload transported.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1475: This regulation adds 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone to the list of scheduled substances, categorizing them as precursors for fentanyl production. This means stricter controls and monitoring for their trade within the EU and with third countries, helping to combat the illicit manufacture of fentanyl and its analogues.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/856: This regulation prohibits the retention, transshipment, landing, storing, selling, or displaying of turbot smaller than 45 cm in the Black Sea. This aligns Union law with recommendations from the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), ensuring the conservation of turbot stocks.
Council Directive (EU) 2025/1539: This directive amends existing VAT rules to incentivize the use of the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) scheme for distance sales of imported goods. It makes suppliers primarily liable for import VAT, especially if they are not registered in the IOSS scheme, aiming to improve VAT compliance and fair competition.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1508: This regulation reimposes definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of certain organic coated steel products from China. Following an expiry review, it was determined that the removal of these duties would likely lead to a recurrence of dumping and injury to the Union industry.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1491: This regulation amends a previous regulation granting a Union authorization for the biocidal product ‘DEC-SPORE 200 Plus’. The changes include administrative updates, such as adding a non-active substance and updating product manufacturers, as well as critical safety updates like including a missing risk mitigation measure and correcting dilution instructions.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1543: This regulation updates the lists of restricted zones for African swine fever (ASF) in several Member States (Croatia and Poland) due to recent outbreaks. These updates reflect the evolving epidemiological situation and aim to prevent the spread of ASF.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1459: This regulation establishes the conditions for derogations from standard rules of origin for certain products imported from Tunisia into the European Union within the framework of annual quotas. It outlines the required proof of origin and sets rules for managing these quotas, aiming to promote trade while ensuring compliance with origin rules.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1490: This regulation adjusts the fees payable to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) to account for inflation. The adjustment is based on the cumulative inflation rate over the past few years and updates the fee amounts for various regulatory processes.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1518: This regulation officially registers ‘Cirò Classico’ as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Union register. This registration provides legal protection against misuse of the name, ensuring that only wines produced according to specified standards within the designated geographical area can be marketed as ‘Cirò Classico’.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1506: This regulation reimposes definitive countervailing duties on imports of certain organic coated steel products originating from the People’s Republic of China. This decision follows an expiry review, determining that without these duties, subsidization of OCS production in China would likely continue or recur, harming the EU’s own OCS industry.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1489: This regulation extends the approval periods for several active substances used in plant protection products. This extension is necessary to allow for the completion of risk assessments and renewal procedures for these substances.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1485: This regulation provides financial support to Polish farmers in the eggs and poultry meat sectors who suffered economic losses due to avian influenza outbreaks. It allows the EU to part-finance 50% of Poland’s expenditure on exceptional market measures, compensating farmers for losses incurred.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1517: This regulation registers ‘Mut Zeytinyağı’ as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Union register. This protects the product’s quality and reputation by ensuring that only olive oil produced in the specified geographical area and according to specific production standards can be marketed under that name.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1519: This regulation registers ‘Kırkağaç Kavunu’, a product from Türkiye, as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Union’s register of geographical indications. This provides legal protection against misuse of the name and certifies its specific origin and quality to consumers within the EU market.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1557: This regulation updates the representative import prices for poultrymeat, eggs, and egg albumin to reflect current market conditions. This ensures that additional import duties applied to these products accurately reflect price variations based on their origin.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1516: This regulation approves an amendment to the product specification for the protected geographical indication (PGI) ‘Côtes de la Charité’. This update ensures that the ‘Côtes de la Charité’ PGI is aligned with the latest standards and requirements, providing legal effect to the amended product specification.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1500: This regulation establishes a list of countries outside the EEA, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom that are considered to be applying the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) for the purposes of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) in 2025. This list is crucial for aviation operators within the EU ETS.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1564: This regulation introduces commercial rebalancing measures concerning products originating in the United States of America and certain products exported from the Union to the United States of America. It imposes additional customs duties on imports from the U.S. and restricts exports of certain products from the EU to the U.S.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1470: This regulation sets out rules for the publication of lists of operators and groups of operators involved in organic production, as well as essential information related to their certificates. It also addresses the publication of lists of operators who are exempt from the requirement to hold a certificate.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates recent EU regulations concerning CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles into the EEA Agreement. It includes regulations related to innovative technologies and the in-service verification of emissions and fuel consumption.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1720 concerning the index compilation of harmonised indices of consumer prices into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2742, registering “Urbezo” as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3215, correcting language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 concerning technical screening criteria for sustainable investments, into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/105 on harmonized technical conditions for short-range devices into the EEA Agreement and repeals Commission Implementing Decision 2014/641/EU on radio spectrum use for wireless audio program making, effective July 1, 2025.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1108 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1110, concerning unmanned aircraft systems (drones), into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2867, concerning the presentation of the EU organic production logo, into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1618, amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/763 regarding supervisory reporting and public disclosure of the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities, into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1762, amending Directive 2008/68/EC on the inland transport of dangerous goods, into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1403 on the accreditation of qualified entities by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2441, concerning the content and format of climate-neutrality plans needed for free allocation of emission allowances, into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2788 concerning polymers in Component Material Category 11 into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates several Commission Implementing Regulations related to plant protection products into the EEA Agreement, concerning the (non-)approval and (non-)renewal of certain active substances.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3137, concerning the list of air carriers banned from operating or subject to operational restrictions within the Union, into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/2878 and (EU) 2024/2848 related to plant protection products into the EEA Agreement, regarding the approval of Allium fistulosum and the extension of approval periods for fenpyrazamine and flumetralin.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates three Commission Delegated Regulations related to EU fertilising products (Enterococcaceae, mulch films, and polymers) into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2182, concerning the technical specifications for a sample survey on the use of information and communication technologies for the reference year 2025, into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3229 into the EEA Agreement, concerning changes on shipments of electrical and electronic waste as agreed under the Basel Convention.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1255 and Commission Implementing Decision C(2024) 2826, both related to aviation security, into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2862, which amends Regulation (EU) 2023/1803 regarding International Accounting Standard 21, into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Administrative Commission Decision No H14, which provides guidance on the COVID-19 pandemic, the interpretation of specific articles of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 987/2009, and telework arrangements applicable during and after the pandemic, into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/215 into the EEA Agreement, which determines that the regulatory framework for central counterparties in the United Kingdom is equivalent to that of the EU for a limited time.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/3098 into the EEA Agreement, which specifies the performance values for manufacturers of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles for 2023.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates several Commission Delegated and Implementing Regulations into the EEA Agreement, covering various statistical domains, including information and communication technologies, health, consumption, energy, and living conditions.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/910 into the EEA Agreement, which pertains to the form and content of information required for cross-border activities of UCITS and their management companies.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Decision (EU) 2024/3179 into the EEA Agreement, which concerns the period of validity of the EU Ecolabel criteria and related assessment requirements.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/873 into the EEA Agreement, which amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/331 regarding transitional Union-wide rules for harmonized free allocation of emission allowances.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1663 on initial trajectory information sharing in Common Project One into the EEA Agreement.
EEA Joint Committee Decision: This decision incorporates Regulation (EU) 2023/606 into the EEA Agreement, which amends Regulation (EU) 2015/760 regarding European long-term investment funds (ELTIFs), and addresses how EFTA states should determine non-cooperative jurisdictions in their national legislation.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1477 of 21 May 2025 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying the rules on the identification of authorised oil and gas producers who are required to contribute to the objective of reaching the Union target for available CO2 injection capacity by 2030, on the calculation of their respective contributions, and on their reporting obligations
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1477 supplements Regulation (EU) 2024/1735 by specifying rules for identifying oil and gas producers who must contribute to the EU’s CO2 injection capacity target by 2030. It outlines how to calculate their contributions and what they need to report. The regulation aims to distribute the responsibility for developing CO2 storage capacity among significant hydrocarbon producers in the Union.
The Regulation consists of 6 articles.
* **Article 1** defines key terms such as ‘authorisation holder,’ ‘obligated entity,’ and ‘excluded entity’ to clarify the scope of the regulation.
* **Article 2** provides additional rules for identifying obligated entities, especially in cases of joint authorisations or authorisation transfers. It ensures that contribution obligations are accurately assigned even when authorisations change hands or are held jointly.
* **Article 3** identifies excluded entities, setting a production threshold below which authorisation holders are exempt from the contribution obligation. It also clarifies the role of excluded entities operating CO2 storage sites as third-party project developers or investors.
* **Article 4** details the calculation methodology for determining each obligated entity’s pro-rata contribution to the Union’s CO2 injection capacity target. It specifies how to normalize crude oil and natural gas production and calculate the contribution share.
* **Article 5** outlines the annual progress reporting requirements for obligated entities. It lists the information that must be included in the reports, such as CO2 storage project details, stakeholder engagement activities, and anticipated benefits.
* **Article 6** specifies that the Regulation will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provisions for practical use are those concerning the identification of obligated entities (Article 2 and 3), the calculation of individual contributions (Article 4), and the annual reporting requirements (Article 5). These sections provide the necessary details for companies to understand their obligations and how to comply with them.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/754 of 16 April 2025 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying rules of procedure for the exercise of the power to impose fines or periodic penalty payments by the European Securities and Markets Authority on external reviewers
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/754 specifies the rules of procedure for the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) when it exercises its power to impose fines or periodic penalty payments on external reviewers, particularly in the context of Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 concerning European Green Bonds. It outlines the rights of persons under investigation, including the right to be heard and access to files, and sets out time limits for various stages of the investigation and decision-making process. The regulation also addresses limitation periods for imposing and enforcing fines, as well as the handling of collected fines and periodic penalty payments.
The Regulation is structured around the procedural steps ESMA must follow when considering fines or penalties. It covers procedures before the investigating officer, ESMA’s actions regarding fines and supervisory measures, periodic penalty payments, and interim decisions. Key provisions include detailed rules on the right to be heard, access to the file, and the imposition and enforcement of penalties, including limitation periods. It also specifies how ESMA should handle the collection and transfer of fines. There are no previous versions of this act.
The most important provisions for practical use are those concerning the rights of defense for persons under investigation, including the right to submit written comments, access to the file, and the opportunity to be heard. The specific time limits provided for each of these steps are also crucial. Furthermore, the provisions on limitation periods for the imposition and enforcement of fines and periodic penalty payments are essential for ensuring legal certainty.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/753 of 16 April 2025 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing the content, methodologies, and presentation of the information to be voluntarily disclosed by issuers of bonds marketed as environmentally sustainable or of sustainability-linked bonds in the templates for periodic post-issuance disclosures
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/753 establishes the content, methodologies, and presentation of information that issuers of environmentally sustainable bonds or sustainability-linked bonds can voluntarily disclose after the bonds are issued. The regulation aims to increase transparency and comparability in the sustainable bond market by providing common templates for these disclosures. It clarifies how issuers should use these templates, including the frequency of disclosures, language requirements, and how to correct errors. The regulation also ensures that competent authorities are notified of these disclosures and have a contact point for communication with issuers.
The Regulation consists of 6 articles and an Annex containing templates for post-issuance disclosures.
* **Article 1** mandates the use of templates set out in the Annex for voluntary post-issuance disclosures.
* **Article 2** specifies the frequency of disclosures, setting a 12-month period for both types of bonds until full allocation of proceeds or the last sustainability-target observation. It also defines deadlines for disclosure based on whether an external review is obtained (270 days with review, 150 days without).
* **Article 3** requires issuers to publish the information on their websites, making it available free of charge until at least 12 months after the bonds’ maturity. It also details the language requirements for the disclosures, linking them to the languages used in the bond’s prospectus or accepted by the competent authorities of the Member States where the bonds are offered or traded.
* **Article 4** obliges issuers to promptly update and republish the information if there are corrections to the allocation of proceeds.
* **Article 5** requires issuers to notify their competent authorities electronically about the publication of information and any updates, and it mandates competent authorities to establish a contact point for these notifications.
* **Article 6** specifies the entry into force of the regulation.
The Annex provides detailed templates for periodic post-issuance disclosures for both environmentally sustainable bonds and sustainability-linked bonds. These templates include sections on general information, environmental strategy, allocation of bond proceeds, environmental impact (optional), reporting information, and other relevant information. The templates are designed to ensure that issuers provide comprehensive and standardized information to investors, facilitating better understanding and comparison of sustainable bonds.
The most important provisions for the use of this act are the templates in the Annex, the frequency of disclosure in Article 2, and the publication and notification requirements in Articles 3 and 5. Issuers need to adhere to these provisions to ensure compliance with the voluntary disclosure framework and to provide investors with timely and accurate information.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/755 of 16 April 2025 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying the type of fees to be charged by ESMA to external reviewers of European Green Bonds, the matters in respect of which fees are due, the amount of the fees, and the manner in which those fees are to be paid
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/755 specifies the fees that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will charge to external reviewers of European Green Bonds. These fees cover the costs ESMA incurs for the registration, recognition, and supervision of these external reviewers. The regulation details the types of fees, the matters for which they are due, the amounts, and the payment methods. The goal is to ensure that ESMA can recover its costs without creating significant surpluses or deficits.
The regulation is structured into eight articles. Article 1 outlines the registration, recognition, and authorization fees for different types of external reviewers, distinguishing between those based in the EU and third-country reviewers. Article 2 establishes the annual supervisory fees, including exemptions for small reviewers and a cap on fees relative to turnover. Article 3 defines how the applicable turnover is calculated. Articles 4, 5, and 6 cover general payment modalities, payment of registration/authorization fees, and payment of annual supervisory fees, respectively. Article 7 concerns the reimbursement of national competent authorities that assist ESMA. Article 8 specifies the entry into force date.
Key provisions include the specific fee amounts for registration (EUR 40,000 for EU and recognized third-country reviewers, EUR 10,000 for third-country reviewers registered under an equivalence regime), and the structure for annual supervisory fees. The exemption for external reviewers with low turnover (below EUR 5,000,000) for the first three years and the cap of 3% of applicable turnover (with a minimum fee of EUR 30,000) are also particularly important. These measures aim to balance cost recovery for ESMA with the need to avoid creating barriers to market entry for smaller firms.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1045 of 20 May 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the addition of vehicle sub-groups for extra-heavy-combination lorries
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1045 amends Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 by adding vehicle sub-groups for extra-heavy combination lorries (EHC lorries) to reflect their potentially lower CO2 emissions per unit of payload transported. The regulation aims to improve the accuracy of CO2 emission target calculations for heavy-duty vehicles.
The regulation modifies Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1242. It introduces new vehicle sub-groups specifically for EHC lorries within vehicle groups 11, 12, and 16. It updates the tables for vehicle sub-group definitions, mission profile weights, payload values, annual mileages, and CO2 emission reduction targets to include these new EHC lorry sub-groups. The amendments ensure that EHC lorries are separately accounted for in the CO2 emissions performance standards.
The most important provisions for practical use are the updated tables in Annex I, which define the new vehicle sub-groups for EHC lorries (11-EHC, 12-EHC, and 16-EHC) and specify the corresponding mission profile weights, payload values, annual mileages, and CO2 emission reduction targets. These changes directly impact how manufacturers’ compliance with CO2 emission targets is assessed, providing a more accurate reflection of the environmental performance of EHC lorries.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1475 of 21 May 2025 amending Regulation (EC) No 273/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EC) No 111/2005 as regards the inclusion of the drug precursors 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone in the list of scheduled substances
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1475 amends Regulations (EC) No 273/2004 and (EC) No 111/2005 to include 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone in the list of scheduled substances. These substances are precursors used in the illicit manufacture of fentanyl and its analogues. By including them in Category 1 of scheduled substances, the Regulation aims to reinforce the monitoring and control of their trade within the Union and between the Union and third countries.
The Regulation consists of three articles and two annexes. Article 1 and 2 amend Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 273/2004 and the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 111/2005 respectively, by adding 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone to the list of Category 1 substances. Article 3 states that the Regulation will enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Annex I provides specific amendments to Regulation (EC) No 273/2004, while Annex II details the amendments to Regulation (EC) No 111/2005, including the substances’ names, CN codes, and CAS numbers.
The most important provision of this regulation is the inclusion of 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone in Category 1 of scheduled substances under both Regulations (EC) No 273/2004 and (EC) No 111/2005. This means that the strictest control and monitoring measures will now apply to these substances, including requirements for licenses, customer declarations, and record-keeping for intra-Union trade, as well as pre-export notifications and authorizations for trade with third countries.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/856 of 5 May 2025 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2910 on the implementation of the Union’s international obligations, as referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/856 amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2910, focusing on the implementation of the Union’s international obligations under the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM). The key change introduces a prohibition on retaining, transhipping, landing, storing, selling, and displaying turbot in the Black Sea that is smaller than 45 cm. This amendment aligns Union law with Recommendation GFCM/47/2024/8, ensuring consistency in fisheries management within the GFCM Agreement area.
The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 introduces amendments to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2910 by adding a definition for “Black Sea” and inserting a new Article 4a specifically addressing turbot. Article 4a outlines the prohibition on targeting, retaining, transhipping, landing, transporting, storing, displaying, or offering for sale turbot below the minimum conservation reference size of 45 cm in the Black Sea. Article 2 specifies the regulation’s entry into force and its period of application, which extends until December 31, 2026.
The most important provision of this regulation is Article 4a, which directly prohibits the handling and commercialization of undersized turbot in the Black Sea. This measure is crucial for the conservation of turbot stocks and ensures that Union fishing vessels comply with the GFCM’s conservation measures.
Council Directive (EU) 2025/1539 of 18 July 2025 amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards VAT rules relating to taxable persons who facilitate distance sales of imported goods and the application of the special scheme for distance sales of goods imported from third territories or third countries and special arrangements for declaration and payment of import VAT
This Council Directive (EU) 2025/1539 aims to amend Directive 2006/112/EC regarding VAT rules for taxable persons facilitating distance sales of imported goods. It focuses on incentivizing the use of the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) scheme to improve VAT compliance and ensure fair competition. The directive introduces measures to make suppliers or deemed suppliers liable for import VAT and VAT on distance sales of imported goods, especially if they are not registered in the IOSS scheme. It also addresses the role of tax representatives and customs representatives in ensuring VAT collection.
The Directive includes the following key provisions:
* **Article 1** details the amendments to Directive 2006/112/EC, effective from 1 July 2028.
* It replaces Article 201, specifying that the supplier or deemed supplier is liable for import VAT on distance sales of imported goods eligible for the IOSS scheme. If the supplier is not established in the EU or in a country with a mutual assistance agreement, they must appoint a tax representative in the Member State of importation.
* It inserts Article 201a, allowing Member States to permit customers to pay import VAT if the liable parties fail to do so, under conditions set by the Member States.
* It amends Article 204(1) to require taxable persons to appoint a tax representative as the person liable for VAT on distance sales of imported goods if they are required to appoint one according to Article 201(3).
* It adds a paragraph to Article 205, enabling Member States to hold persons other than the customer or the person liable for VAT jointly and severally liable for import VAT.
* It inserts Article 205a, mandating the Commission to present an evaluation report by 31 March 2032 on the functioning of the amended articles, assessing their impact on the internal market and the need for maintaining certain provisions.
* It deletes Title XII, Chapter 7, which contained special arrangements for declaration and payment of import VAT.
* **Article 2** requires Member States to transpose the Directive into national law by 30 June 2028 and apply these measures from 1 July 2028.
* **Article 3** states that the Directive will enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
* **Article 4** specifies that the Directive is addressed to the Member States.
The most important provisions for practical use are those concerning the liability for import VAT and the conditions under which suppliers must appoint a tax representative. These changes aim to streamline VAT collection and ensure that suppliers, rather than customers, are primarily responsible for VAT on imported goods. The deletion of Title XII, Chapter 7, simplifies the VAT procedures by removing special arrangements that are no longer aligned with the directive’s objectives.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1508 of 24 July 2025 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain organic coated steel products originating in the People’s Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1508 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain organic coated steel products originating in the People’s Republic of China. This regulation follows an expiry review, which is conducted to determine whether existing anti-dumping measures should be maintained. The regulation concludes that the expiry of the current measures would likely lead to a recurrence of dumping and injury to the Union industry. Therefore, it imposes a definitive anti-dumping duty on the specified products from China.
The regulation is structured as follows:
– It begins by outlining the procedure, including previous investigations, the request for an expiry review, and the initiation of the review.
– It defines the product concerned (certain organic coated steel products) and confirms that the products produced by the Union industry are like products.
– It assesses the likelihood of recurrence of dumping by examining factors such as production capacity in China, price relationships, and the attractiveness of the Union market.
– It analyzes injury to the Union industry, considering factors like production volume, sales, market share, and profitability.
– It determines causation, assessing whether the injury to the Union industry was caused by the dumped imports.
– It evaluates the Union interest, considering the impact on the Union industry, importers, and users.
– Finally, it outlines the anti-dumping measures to be imposed.
The main provisions of the act are:
– **Imposition of Anti-Dumping Duties:** A definitive anti-dumping duty is imposed on imports of certain organic coated steel products originating in the People’s Republic of China.
– **Duty Rates:** The regulation specifies the duty rates applicable to various companies, ranging from 0% to 26.1%, and a rate of 13.6% for all other imports originating in China.
– **Conditions for Individual Duty Rates:** The application of individual duty rates is conditional upon the presentation of a valid commercial invoice with a specific declaration.
– **New Exporting Producers:** The regulation outlines the conditions under which new exporting producers from China can be added and subjected to appropriate anti-dumping duty rates.
– **Interaction with Countervailing Duties:** The regulation addresses how the anti-dumping duties interact with countervailing duties, specifying adjustments if the countervailing duties are modified or removed.
One of the most important aspects of this regulation is the imposition of individual anti-dumping duties on specific companies, which requires a valid commercial invoice with a signed declaration to be presented to customs authorities. This measure is designed to minimize the risks of circumvention and ensure the accurate application of the duties.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1491 of 24 July 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/267 as regards administrative and minor changes to the Union authorisation of the single biocidal product DEC-SPORE 200 Plus
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1491 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/267. The original regulation granted a Union authorization for the biocidal product ‘DEC-SPORE 200 Plus’. The amendment addresses administrative and minor changes, including the addition of a non-active substance, changes to the product manufacturers, inclusion of a missing risk mitigation measure, correction of dilution instructions, and inclusion of a packaging size. The new regulation replaces the annex to the previous one to reflect these changes.
The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 replaces the annex of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/267 with a new text containing the updated Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for ‘DEC-SPORE 200 Plus’. Article 2 states that the regulation will enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The main changes in the annex include updates to sections concerning product composition, manufacturers, hazard statements, and authorized uses, with specific attention to risk mitigation measures and dilution instructions.
The most important provisions for users are the updated instructions for use, risk mitigation measures, and conditions of storage and shelf-life, as detailed in the revised Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). These changes ensure the safe and effective use of the biocidal product ‘DEC-SPORE 200 Plus’ in industrial settings, particularly in clean rooms of manufacturing facilities for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical device, healthcare, and diagnostic products. Users should carefully review the updated SPC to ensure compliance with the latest requirements and safety measures.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1543 of 23 July 2025 amending Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 laying down special disease control measures for African swine fever
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**1. Essence of the Act:**
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1543 amends Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, which lays down special disease control measures for African swine fever (ASF). The amendment involves updating the lists of restricted zones (I, II, and III) in several Member States (Croatia and Poland) due to new outbreaks of ASF in both wild and kept porcine animals. These changes aim to reflect the evolving epidemiological situation and to combat the risks associated with the spread of ASF within the Union.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Title:** Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1543 amending Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 laying down special disease control measures for African swine fever.
* **Legal Basis:** The regulation is based on the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Regulation (EU) 2016/429 (“Animal Health Law”), specifically Article 71(3).
* **Recitals:** These provide the background and justification for the changes, referencing previous regulations, the epidemiological situation, and the need to update restricted zones.
* **Article 1:** This article states that Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this regulation.
* **Article 2:** Specifies that the regulation enters into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
* **Annex:** Contains the updated Annex I, listing the restricted zones I, II, and III for the affected Member States.
**Changes Compared to Previous Versions:**
* The regulation modifies the restricted zones listed in Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, based on recent ASF outbreaks.
* It introduces new restricted zones in Croatia and redefines existing zones in Poland.
* The changes reflect an increased level of risk due to new outbreaks in both wild and kept porcine animals.
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* **Annex I Replacement:** The key provision is the replacement of Annex I in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594. This new annex contains the updated lists of restricted zones I, II, and III.
* **Restricted Zones:** The annex specifies the geographical areas within Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Italy, Czechia, Greece and Croatia that are subject to specific disease control measures due to the presence or risk of African swine fever.
* **Member State Obligations:** Member States listed in the updated Annex I are obligated to apply the special disease control measures as outlined in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 within the newly defined restricted zones.
* **Compliance:** It is crucial for relevant authorities and stakeholders (farmers, transporters, etc.) in the listed Member States to be aware of the updated restricted zones and to comply with the corresponding disease control measures to prevent the further spread of ASF.
**** This act is highly relevant for Ukraine, as African Swine Fever is a significant threat to pig farming and the economy. Ukrainians involved in pig farming or trade with the EU need to be aware of these restricted zones to avoid potential disruptions and ensure compliance with EU regulations.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1459 of 24 July 2025 on the derogations from the rules of origin laid down in Protocol 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part, that apply within quotas for certain products from Tunisia
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1459 establishes the conditions for derogations from the standard rules of origin for certain products imported from Tunisia into the European Union, within the framework of annual quotas. These derogations are based on Article 6 of Protocol 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the EU and Tunisia. The regulation specifies the required proof of origin, manages the quotas on a first-come, first-served basis, and sets rules for quota allocation, usage, and potential increases.
The regulation consists of 7 articles and an annex. Article 1 opens the annual quotas for goods originating in Tunisia as detailed in the annex for five years. Article 2 specifies that products listed in the annex must be accompanied by a movement certificate EUR.1 with a specific declaration. Article 3 mandates that the quotas are managed according to Articles 49 to 54 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447. Articles 4 and 5 outline the rules for stopping drawings from quotas, carrying over unused quota volumes to the following year, and automatically increasing quotas if they are exhausted. Article 6 defines the term “year” for quota management purposes. Article 7 specifies the entry into force and application date of the regulation. The annex lists specific product descriptions with their Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes and specifies the working or processing required to confer originating status, along with the annual quota volumes for Tunisian exports to the EU for the first three years and the subsequent two years.
The most important provisions for users are those concerning the conditions to benefit from the derogations (Article 2 and the Annex). To benefit from the preferential tariff treatment, importers must ensure that the imported products comply with the “cutting of fabric and making up” rule specified in the Annex and that they possess a movement certificate EUR.1 with the required statement. Furthermore, the rules regarding quota management (Articles 3, 4, and 5) are crucial for businesses involved in importing these products, as they dictate how the quotas are allocated, managed, and potentially increased, which directly impacts the volume of goods that can be imported under the preferential terms.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1490 of 24 July 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 564/2013 as regards the adaptation of fees to inflation
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1490 adjusts the fees payable to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) to account for inflation. The adjustment is based on the cumulative inflation rate of 19.5% for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023, as measured by the European Index of Consumer Prices published by Eurostat. The regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) No 564/2013, which sets out the specific fees for various processes related to biocidal products.
The regulation consists of two articles and two annexes. Article 1 specifies that Annexes I and II of Regulation (EU) No 564/2013 are amended according to Annex I of this regulation, and Annex III of Regulation (EU) No 564/2013 is replaced by the text in Annex II of this regulation. Article 2 states the regulation’s entry into force is twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and confirms its binding and directly applicable nature in all Member States. Annex I contains updated tables for standard fees related to the approval, renewal, and amendment of active substances, as well as fees for inclusion in Annex I of active substances. Annex II replaces Annex III of the previous regulation, providing updated fees for tasks such as technical equivalence assessments, annual fees for Union authorizations of biocidal products, mutual recognition submissions, appeals, and submissions related to the list of relevant persons under Article 95 of the BPR.
The most important provisions for users are the updated fee amounts listed in Annexes I and II, as these directly impact the costs associated with various regulatory processes under the Biocidal Products Regulation. Businesses and individuals seeking to place biocidal products on the market or manage existing authorizations need to be aware of these adjusted fees for budgeting and compliance purposes.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1518 of 18 July 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Cirò Classico (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) 2025/1518 officially registers ‘Cirò Classico’ as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Union register of geographical indications. This registration is based on an application from Italy and follows the guidelines established in Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which governs geographical indications for various products. The regulation confirms that no objections were raised during the opposition period, paving the way for the inclusion of ‘Cirò Classico’ in the register.
The regulation consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and the reasons for the decision, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers the geographical indication ‘Cirò Classico’ (PDO) in the Union register, referencing Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will take effect twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, ensuring its immediate and uniform application across all Member States. This regulation implements the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which repealed Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, updating the legal framework for the protection of geographical indications.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants ‘Cirò Classico’ the status of a registered geographical indication within the EU. This provides legal protection against misuse, imitation, and evocation of the name, ensuring that only wines produced according to the specified standards within the designated geographical area can be marketed as ‘Cirò Classico’. This protection helps maintain the quality and reputation of the product, benefiting both producers and consumers.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1506 of 24 July 2025 imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of certain organic coated steel products originating in the People’s Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1037 of the European Parliament and of the Council
Here’s a breakdown of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1506:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation reimposes definitive countervailing duties on imports of certain organic coated steel (OCS) products originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This decision follows an expiry review, meaning the EU investigated whether the need for these duties still exists. The Commission concluded that without these duties, subsidization of OCS production in China would likely continue or recur, harming the EU’s own OCS industry.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Background:** The regulation references previous investigations and measures, including the original countervailing duty imposed in 2013 and its re-imposition in 2019. It also mentions parallel anti-dumping duties on the same products.
* **Procedure:** It details the process of the expiry review, including the request by the European Steel Association (EUROFER), the initiation of the review, and the opportunities for interested parties to participate.
* **Product Definition:** The regulation clearly defines the “product under review” (certain organic coated steel products) and the “like product” (those produced in the EU).
* **Likelihood of Continued Subsidization:** A significant portion of the regulation focuses on this. Due to a lack of cooperation from the Chinese government and producers, the Commission relied on “facts available” to determine that subsidization is likely to continue. This includes examining various forms of subsidies, such as:
* Provision of raw materials (hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel), land-use rights, and electricity for less than adequate remuneration.
* Preferential lending and interest rates.
* Grants and ad-hoc subsidies.
* Tax benefits.
* **Injury:** The regulation assesses the economic situation of the EU OCS industry, looking at factors like production, sales, market share, and profitability. It concludes that the Union industry suffered material injury during the review investigation period.
* **Causation and Likelihood of Recurrence of Injury:** The Commission found that Chinese imports did not contribute to the material injury to the Union industry, but that other factors caused that injury. However, the Commission also determined that without the duties, there would likely be a recurrence of injury to the EU industry due to increased subsidized imports from China.
* **Union Interest:** The Commission considered the interests of the EU industry, importers, and users, concluding that maintaining the duties is in the overall interest of the Union.
* **Countervailing Measures:** The regulation specifies the countervailing duty rates for various Chinese companies and a rate for “all other imports.” It includes provisions to prevent circumvention of these duties.
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* **Article 1:** This is the core of the regulation. It imposes the definitive countervailing duty and specifies the rates for individual companies and for all other imports from China.
* **Article 1(3):** This outlines the requirement for a valid commercial invoice with a specific declaration to qualify for the individual duty rates. This is crucial for importers.
* **Article 1(4):** This addresses the interaction between countervailing and anti-dumping duties, particularly in cases where the countervailing duty has been subtracted from the anti-dumping duty.
* **Company-Specific Duty Rates:** The list of companies with their specific duty rates is essential for determining the applicable duty on imports from those producers.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1489 of 24 July 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 as regards the extension of the approval periods of the active substances ametoctradin, Beauveria bassiana strains ATCC 74040 and GHA, buprofezin, clodinafop, copper compounds, cyflumetofen, daminozide, flupyradifurone, Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrovirus, mandestrobin, mandipropamid, metam, pyraclostrobin, rescalure, Spodoptera littoralis nucleopolyhedrovirus, Streptomyces lydicus strain WYEC 108, Trichoderma asperellum strain T34 and Trichoderma atroviride strain I-1237
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1489 amends Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011, focusing on extending the approval periods for several active substances used in plant protection products. This extension is necessary to allow for the completion of risk assessments and renewal procedures.
The regulation modifies the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011. It extends the expiration dates for active substances such as ametoctradin, Beauveria bassiana strains ATCC 74040 and GHA, buprofezin, clodinafop, copper compounds, cyflumetofen, daminozide, flupyradifurone, Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrovirus, mandestrobin, mandipropamid, metam, pyraclostrobin, rescalure, Spodoptera littoralis nucleopolyhedrovirus, Streptomyces lydicus strain WYEC 108, Trichoderma asperellum strain T34, and Trichoderma atroviride strain I-1237. The extensions vary in length depending on the stage of the risk assessment and renewal process for each substance.
The key provision of this regulation is the extension of the approval periods for the listed active substances, ensuring that these substances can continue to be used in plant protection products while their renewal assessments are completed. The new expiration dates are specified in the amended Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011. For example, the approval for Pyraclostrobin is extended to 15 September 2026, while Copper compounds now have an expiration date of 30 June 2029.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1485 of 24 July 2025 on exceptional market measures for the eggs and poultrymeat sectors in Poland
Here’s a breakdown of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1485:
1. **Essence of the Act:**
This regulation provides financial support to Polish farmers in the eggs and poultry meat sectors who suffered economic losses due to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5) between August 2021 and August 2023. It allows the EU to part-finance 50% of Poland’s expenditure on exceptional market measures, compensating farmers for losses incurred due to prolonged fallowing and rearing periods caused by animal health restrictions. The regulation sets maximum amounts and flat rates for compensation based on the type and number of affected poultry. It aims to alleviate the financial burden on Polish farmers affected by the outbreaks, ensuring they receive emergency support quickly.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Article 1:** States that the EU will part-finance 50% of Poland’s expenditure to support the egg and poultry meat market affected by the avian influenza outbreaks between August 9, 2021, and August 3, 2023.
* **Article 2:** Defines the conditions under which Poland’s expenditure is eligible for EU part-financing, including the duration of animal health measures, the location of affected poultry holdings, the payment deadline (February 28, 2026), and the exclusion of double funding.
* **Article 3:** Sets the maximum amount of Union part-financing at EUR 14,059,607 and specifies flat rates for losses related to prolonged fallowing and rearing periods for various types of poultry. It also allows for adjustments in expenditure per item, provided the total adjustments remain below 20% of the maximum amount.
* **Article 4:** Requires Poland to conduct administrative and on-the-spot checks to ensure the eligibility and correctness of payments, including verifying the eligibility of applicants, the quantity and value of actual losses, and the absence of double funding.
* **Article 5:** Establishes the date of entry into force of this Regulation as the operative event for the exchange rate regarding the amounts set out in Article 3.
* **Article 6:** Sets the entry into force date for the regulation as the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
* **Annex:** Lists the Union and Polish legislation that define the regulated zones and periods relevant to the avian influenza outbreaks.
This regulation does not introduce significant changes compared to previous versions, as it is a specific implementing act designed to address a particular situation in Poland. It builds upon the framework established by Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, which allows for exceptional market measures in agriculture.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* **Eligibility Criteria (Article 2):** To receive part-financing, Poland must ensure that the support is paid to beneficiaries by February 28, 2026, and that the affected poultry holdings were subject to animal health measures within the regulated zones and timeframes specified in the Annex.
* **Flat Rates and Maximum Amounts (Article 3):** Poland must adhere to the flat rates and maximum numbers of animals specified for each category of poultry when calculating compensation for losses. Flexibility is allowed for adjustments, but the total adjustments must remain within 20% of the overall maximum amount.
* **Checks and Verification (Article 4):** Poland is required to perform thorough checks to confirm the eligibility of applicants and ensure that there is no double funding from other sources.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1517 of 18 July 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Mut Zeytinyağı (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) 2025/1517 registers ‘Mut Zeytinyağı’ as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Union register of geographical indications. The registration is based on an application received before Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 came into force and follows the absence of any objections to the registration. This regulation formally adds ‘Mut Zeytinyağı’ to the list of products protected under EU law for their specific geographical origin and qualities.
The structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble that cites the legal basis and the background for the decision, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers the geographical indication ‘Mut Zeytinyağı’ (PDO) in the Union register. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This regulation repeals and replaces Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants PDO status to ‘Mut Zeytinyağı’. This means that only olive oil produced in the specified geographical area and according to specific production standards can be marketed under that name in the EU. This protection helps to ensure the authenticity and quality of the product for consumers and prevents misuse of the name by producers outside the region.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1519 of 18 July 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Kırkağaç Kavunu (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) 2025/1519 formally registers ‘Kırkağaç Kavunu’, a product from Türkiye, as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Union’s register of geographical indications. This registration is based on the new framework established by Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which governs geographical indications for various agricultural products. The regulation acknowledges that the application for registration was received under the previous Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, but is now processed under the new regulation due to its entry into force. Since no objections were raised during the opposition period, the registration can proceed.
The structure of the act is very simple. It consists of a preamble that explains the legal basis and the reasons for the registration, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers the geographical indication ‘Kırkağaç Kavunu’ (PDO) in the Union register. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and confirms that the regulation is binding and directly applicable in all Member States. The main change compared to the previous system is that the registration is now done under the new Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which repeals Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants ‘Kırkağaç Kavunu’ the status of a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) within the EU. This means that the product’s quality or characteristics are essentially or exclusively due to a particular geographical environment with its inherent natural and human factors, and all production steps take place in the defined geographical area. This registration protects the name ‘Kırkağaç Kavunu’ from misuse and imitation within the EU market and certifies its specific origin and quality to consumers.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1557 of 23 July 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) 2025/1557 amends Regulation (EC) No 1484/95, specifically concerning the representative prices for poultrymeat, eggs, and egg albumin. The core purpose of this amendment is to update the representative import prices for certain poultry and egg products to reflect current price variations based on their origin. This adjustment ensures that the additional import duties applied to these products accurately reflect market conditions.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 stipulates that Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 is replaced by the text provided in the annex of this new regulation. Article 2 states that the regulation will come into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The annex provides an updated table with CN codes, descriptions of poultry products, their representative prices in EUR per 100 kg, the security under Article 3 (EUR/100 kg), and their origin. The amendment involves updating specific entries within Annex I of the original regulation to reflect current market prices.
The most important provision of this regulation is the updated Annex I, which lists the revised representative prices for specific poultry products imported into the EU. This information is crucial for importers, customs authorities, and anyone involved in the trade of poultrymeat and egg products, as it directly affects the calculation of import duties and the financial guarantees required for these products.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1516 of 18 July 2025 on the approval of an amendment to the product specification of the protected geographical indication Côtes de la Charité pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1516 approves an amendment to the product specification for the protected geographical indication (PGI) ‘Côtes de la Charité’. The regulation acknowledges that France applied for this amendment under the previous legal framework, Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, and that the application was published in the Official Journal. Since no objections were received following the publication, the amendment is now approved under the new Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 formally approves the amendment to the product specification for the ‘Côtes de la Charité’ PGI as published earlier in the Official Journal. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will come into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, making it binding and directly applicable in all Member States. The key change is the approval of the amendment to the product specification, ensuring that the ‘Côtes de la Charité’ PGI is updated according to the latest standards and requirements.
The most important provision is Article 1, which gives legal effect to the amended product specification for ‘Côtes de la Charité’. This means that producers and stakeholders associated with this geographical indication must now adhere to the updated specification.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1500 of 23 July 2025 on the list of States which are considered to be applying CORSIA for the purposes of Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council for emissions in 2025
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1500 establishes a list of countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, and the United Kingdom that are considered to be applying the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) for the purposes of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) in 2025. This regulation ensures the proper implementation of CORSIA within the EU ETS framework, as amended by Directive (EU) 2023/958.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that the list of countries applying CORSIA for the purposes of Directive 2003/87/EC for emissions in 2025 is set out 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 and is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. The Annex provides an exhaustive list of 96 states that are considered to be applying CORSIA for emissions in 2025.
The most important provision of this act is the Annex, which lists the specific countries recognized as applying CORSIA. This list is crucial for aviation operators within the EU ETS, as it determines which flights are subject to CORSIA requirements, ensuring a harmonized approach to reducing emissions from international aviation. **** Ukraine is on the list of the countries.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1564 of 24 July 2025 on commercial rebalancing measures concerning certain products originating in the United States of America and certain products exported from the Union to the United States of America, and repealing Implementing Regulations (EU) 2018/724, (EU) 2018/886, (EU) 2020/502 and (EU) 2025/778
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1564 introduces commercial rebalancing measures concerning products originating in the United States of America and certain products exported from the Union to the United States of America. It aims to counteract safeguard measures imposed by the U.S. on certain steel, aluminum, automobile, and other products by imposing additional customs duties on imports from the U.S. and restricting exports of certain products from the EU to the U.S. The regulation also repeals several previous implementing regulations, consolidating existing rebalancing measures into a single, updated legal act.
The regulation is structured around several key provisions. It introduces additional ad valorem duties on a range of products imported from the U.S., as detailed in Annexes I to XIII, with varying rates and implementation dates. It also prohibits the export of specific products from the EU to the U.S., as listed in Annex XIV. These measures are designed to reflect the impact of U.S. tariffs on EU exports. The regulation also includes exemptions for products intended for humanitarian purposes, health emergencies, or disaster relief. It consolidates and updates measures previously established in Implementing Regulations (EU) 2018/724, (EU) 2018/886, (EU) 2020/502, and (EU) 2025/778, which are now repealed.
Several provisions are particularly important for businesses and stakeholders. Firstly, the specific products listed in Annexes I to XIII are subject to additional import duties, with rates varying from 0% to 30%. The exact rate and implementation date depend on the product category. Secondly, the export ban on products listed in Annex XIV will directly affect EU exporters of those goods to the U.S. market. Finally, the exemptions for humanitarian and emergency-related exports provide a crucial carve-out for specific situations, requiring exporters to declare and notify competent authorities of such uses.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1470 of 23 July 2025 on the arrangements for the publication of the lists of operators and groups of operators and of essential information relating to the certificate provided to operators and groups of operators in accordance with Article 35(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1470 sets out rules for the publication of lists of operators and groups of operators involved in organic production, as well as essential information related to their certificates. It aims to increase transparency in the organic production control system by ensuring that key details about certified operators are publicly available. The Regulation also addresses the publication of lists of operators who are exempt from the requirement to hold a certificate.
The Regulation consists of 4 articles.
* **Article 1** mandates that essential information on organic operator certificates issued under Regulation (EU) 2018/848 be publicly available in the Trade Control and Expert System (TRACES) for five years from the date of issuance. This information includes the certificate number, operator details, control body information, activities, product categories, dates of issuance, validity, and any changes like renewal or withdrawal.
* **Article 2** requires Member States to publish lists of operators and groups of operators who have notified their activities but are exempt from needing a certificate, providing links to this information on a single national website.
* **Article 3** outlines cooperation between the Commission and Member States. The Commission will publish links to Member States’ national websites on its own website and Member States must keep the Commission informed of any changes to these links and nominate bodies responsible for maintaining their national websites.
* **Article 4** specifies that the Regulation will enter into force three days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provisions for operators and control bodies are those concerning the availability of certificate information in TRACES. By keeping essential certificate information publicly available for five years, the Regulation aims to reduce the administrative burden on operators needing to verify their suppliers’ certification status. This extended availability also supports effective official controls, investigations, and traceability exercises.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 110/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1364]
This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate recent EU regulations concerning the reduction of CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Specifically, it integrates regulations related to the approval and certification of innovative technologies and the in-service verification of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption values. The decision also repeals previous regulations that are now superseded.
The decision modifies Annex XX of the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2023/2767, 2023/2866, and 2024/889. It also removes references to Implementing Regulations (EU) No 725/2011 and (EU) No 427/2014, which are repealed by the new regulations. Adaptations are included to address the involvement of EFTA states, ensuring that applicants from these states receive equal priority and that approval decisions are incorporated into the EEA Agreement. It also specifies the role of the EFTA Surveillance Authority in the verification process for manufacturers established in EFTA states.
The most important provisions for practical use are the inclusion of the new regulations on innovative technologies and in-service verification, as well as the adaptations ensuring the involvement and consideration of EFTA states in these processes. These updates aim to align EEA regulations with the EU’s efforts to reduce CO2 emissions from vehicles, ensuring a harmonized approach across the European Economic Area.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 115/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1360]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning statistics. The decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1720, which amends Regulation (EU) 2020/1148 regarding the index compilation of harmonised indices of consumer prices, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU regulations on consumer price indices also apply within the European Economic Area.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1720 in point 19ba of Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement, which concerns Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1148. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1720 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force, and Article 4 concerns its publication in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the amending regulation into the EEA Agreement, ensuring consistent application of the rules for harmonised indices of consumer prices across the EEA. This is crucial for maintaining comparable statistical data within the EEA, which is essential for economic analysis and policymaking.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 117/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Protocol 47 to the EEA Agreement, on the abolition of technical barriers to trade in wine [2025/1371]
This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Protocol 47 to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning the abolition of technical barriers to trade in wine. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2742, which registers “Urbezo” as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). This update ensures that the recognition of this specific wine designation is extended within the European Economic Area.
The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and reasoning for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 introduces the new point referencing Regulation (EU) 2024/2742 into Appendix 1 of Protocol 47. Article 2 mandates the publication of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2742 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, ensuring these versions are authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon EEA Agreement Article 103(1) notifications. Article 4 directs the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2742, thereby extending the protection of the “Urbezo” PDO within the EEA. This inclusion is crucial for producers of “Urbezo” wine, as it provides legal recognition and protection against imitation or misuse of the designation within the EEA member states.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 99/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1388]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3215 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation corrects certain language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139, which establishes technical screening criteria for determining when an economic activity contributes substantially to climate change mitigation or adaptation, and whether it causes significant harm to other environmental objectives.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3215 in point 31pa of Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, which concerns financial services. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3215 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section and the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the correcting Delegated Regulation into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that the corrected language versions of the technical screening criteria for sustainable investments are applicable within the EEA. This ensures consistent interpretation and application of the criteria across the EEA member states.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 100/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XI (Electronic communication, audiovisual services and information society) to the EEA Agreement, [2025/1387]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XI to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning electronic communication, audiovisual services, and the information society. The Decision updates the list of incorporated EU acts by adding Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/105, which concerns harmonized technical conditions for short-range devices. It also repeals Commission Implementing Decision 2014/641/EU, which dealt with radio spectrum use for wireless audio program making and special events equipment, with effect from 1 July 2025.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XI to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/105 and deleting the reference to Implementing Decision 2014/641/EU (effective 1 July 2025). Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/105 will be authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, and Article 4 concerns its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which updates the incorporated EU legislation related to radio spectrum use within the EEA. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations in this area, specifically regarding short-range devices and wireless audio equipment.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 103/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1369]
This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee aims to update Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement to include the latest EU regulations regarding the airworthiness and operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones. Specifically, it incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1108 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1110 into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the rules governing drones are consistent across the European Economic Area.
The Decision amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by adding references to the new regulations in the relevant sections. Article 1 lists the specific amendments to points 66p, 66zbb, and 66zbc of Annex XIII, which relate to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 and Commission Delegated and Implementing Regulations (EU) 2019/945 and 2019/947, respectively. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important aspect of this Decision is that it extends the application of the EU’s updated drone regulations to the EEA countries. This means that manufacturers, operators, and third-country operators of unmanned aircraft systems within the EEA will need to comply with the requirements set out in Regulations (EU) 2024/1108 and 2024/1110, ensuring a harmonized regulatory environment for drone operations across the region.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 90/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1357]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2867, which concerns the presentation of the organic production logo of the European Union, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated regulations regarding the EU organic logo are also applicable within the European Economic Area.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new indent to point 54b of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2867. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2867 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the Decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU regulation on the organic production logo into the EEA Agreement. This means that businesses and consumers within the EEA must adhere to the updated rules concerning the presentation of the EU organic logo as outlined in Regulation (EU) 2024/2867.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 96/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1385]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning financial services. The decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1618, which itself amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/763, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU rules regarding supervisory reporting and public disclosure of the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities are also applicable within the European Economic Area.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends point 14azza of Annex IX to the EEA Agreement by adding reference to the amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1618. Article 2 stipulates that the text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1618 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be authentic and published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU regulation into the EEA Agreement, extending the scope of updated financial reporting requirements to include entities within the EEA. This ensures consistent application of rules regarding the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities across the European Economic Area.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 101/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1389]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The decision incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1762, which amends Directive 2008/68/EC on the inland transport of dangerous goods, into the EEA Agreement. This incorporation ensures that the EEA countries align with the EU’s updated regulations regarding national derogations for the transport of dangerous goods. The decision outlines the specific amendment to Annex XIII and specifies the authentic languages for the incorporated text.
The act consists of four articles. Article 1 amends point 13c of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by adding Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1762 to the list of relevant EU legislation. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1762 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are considered authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the decision in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1762 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the specific amendments made by the Implementing Decision to Directive 2008/68/EC now also apply to the EEA countries. Businesses and individuals involved in the inland transport of dangerous goods within the EEA need to be aware of these changes, particularly those related to national derogations, as they could affect their operations.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 106/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1375]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1403 into the EEA Agreement, which concerns the accreditation of qualified entities by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This ensures that the rules for aviation safety and related oversight are consistent across the European Economic Area.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1403. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1403 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1403 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the conditions and procedures for the accreditation of qualified entities by EASA, as detailed in Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, will now also apply within the EEA, ensuring harmonized aviation safety standards.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 109/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1365]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2441 into the EEA Agreement, which lays down rules for the application of Directive 2003/87/EC regarding the content and format of climate-neutrality plans needed for granting free allocation of emission allowances. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with EU regulations on climate change and emission allowances.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 inserts a new point into Annex XX of the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2441. Article 2 stipulates that the text of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2441 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and shall be authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section and the EEA Supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2441 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the rules outlined in Regulation 2023/2441 concerning climate-neutrality plans and emission allowances will now also apply within the European Economic Area, ensuring consistency in environmental regulations across the EU and EEA member states.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 92/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1376]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2788 into the EEA Agreement, specifically addressing polymers in Component Material Category 11. This ensures that the technical regulations and standards related to fertilizers are consistent across the European Economic Area.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2788 within Chapter XIV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, which concerns Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 on fertilizers. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2788 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section and the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2788 into the EEA Agreement, thereby extending the applicability of the EU regulation on polymers in fertilizers to the EEA countries.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 93/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1380]
This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 93/2025 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several Commission Implementing Regulations related to plant protection products. These regulations concern the (non-)approval and (non-)renewal of certain active substances used in plant protection products within the European Economic Area. The decision updates the list of incorporated regulations to ensure consistent application of EU legislation across the EEA.
The decision modifies Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically addressing point 13a (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011) and point 13zzzzt (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/408) by adding references to Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/2777, 2024/2781, and 2024/2806. It also inserts new points after point 13zzzzzzzzzzzzzzx to include Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/2766, 2024/2777, and 2024/2806. These additions ensure that the latest EU regulations regarding plant protection products are integrated into the EEA Agreement. There are no changes compared to previous versions, it is just including new regulations.
The most important provision of this decision is Article 1, which lists the specific amendments to Annex II of the EEA Agreement. This article ensures that the latest EU regulations concerning the approval and renewal of active substances in plant protection products are legally integrated into the EEA framework. This has implications for businesses and individuals involved in the production, distribution, and use of plant protection products within the EEA, as they must comply with the updated regulations.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 105/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1373]
This is the Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 105/2025, which amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3137 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation concerns the list of air carriers banned from operating or subject to operational restrictions within the Union. The decision ensures the updated EU regulation on air carrier restrictions is also applicable within the European Economic Area.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a new indent to point 66zab of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3137. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3137 in Icelandic and Norwegian in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, ensuring its authenticity in those languages. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force on May 9, 2025, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 directs the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3137 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the list of air carriers banned from operating or subject to operational restrictions within the EU, as updated by Regulation 2024/3137, now also applies to the EEA countries.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 94/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1378]
This is Decision No 94/2025 of the EEA Joint Committee, which amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations into the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification related to plant protection products. These regulations concern the approval of Allium fistulosum as a basic substance and the extension of approval periods for fenpyrazamine and flumetralin.
The Decision modifies Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/2878 and (EU) 2024/2848 in point 13a, which concerns Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011. Additionally, it inserts a new point 13zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzb after point 13zzzzzzzzzzzzzzza, specifically referencing Regulation (EU) 2024/2878. The Decision also states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/2878 and (EU) 2024/2848 will be authentic and published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex II of the EEA Agreement, effectively extending the application of the EU regulations on plant protection products to the EEA countries. This ensures harmonized standards and regulations within the European Economic Area regarding the approval and use of certain substances in plant protection.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 91/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1381]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The decision incorporates three Commission Delegated Regulations related to EU fertilising products into the EEA Agreement. These regulations concern Enterococcaceae, mulch films, and polymers used in component materials.
The structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and purpose, followed by four articles. Article 1 amends Annex II of the EEA Agreement by adding references to the three Commission Delegated Regulations: (EU) 2024/2786, (EU) 2024/2787, and (EU) 2024/2790. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of these regulations will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which effectively extends the applicability of the EU regulations on fertilising products to the EEA countries. This means that manufacturers and distributors of fertilising products in the EEA must comply with the requirements outlined in the incorporated regulations regarding Enterococcaceae, mulch films, and polymers.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 114/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1359]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2182, which concerns the technical specifications for a sample survey on the use of information and communication technologies for the reference year 2025, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the updated EU regulations in the field of statistics.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new point (18qzf) to Annex XXI of the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing and incorporating Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2182. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2182, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, will be authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2182 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the technical specifications, data formats, and quality reporting arrangements outlined in Regulation (EU) 2024/2182 now apply within the EEA, ensuring harmonized statistical data collection on the use of information and communication technologies across the European Economic Area.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 112/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1374]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3229 into the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning changes on shipments of electrical and electronic waste as agreed under the Basel Convention. This ensures that EEA member states align their regulations with the EU’s updated rules on the transboundary movement of electronic waste.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3229 within point 32c of Annex XX to the EEA Agreement, which pertains to Regulation (EC) No 1013/2006 on shipments of waste. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3229, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/3229 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the updated regulations concerning the shipment of electrical and electronic waste, as amended under the Basel Convention, now apply to the EEA member states. Businesses and entities involved in the transboundary movement of electronic waste within the EEA need to be aware of and comply with the requirements outlined in Regulation (EU) 2024/3229.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 102/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1363]
This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. It incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1255 and Commission Implementing Decision C(2024) 2826, both related to aviation security, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU aviation security standards are also applied within the European Economic Area.
The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 modifies Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement by adding references to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1255 and Implementing Decision C(2024) 2826. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1255 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the new EU regulations on aviation security into the EEA Agreement. This means that businesses and individuals operating within the EEA must comply with the updated measures outlined in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1255 and Implementing Decision C(2024) 2826 to ensure harmonized aviation security standards across the European Economic Area.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 116/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XXII (Company law) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1358]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning company law. The decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2862, which amends Regulation (EU) 2023/1803 regarding International Accounting Standard 21, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated accounting standards are also applicable within the European Economic Area.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2862 within point 10bb of Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, which already references Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1803. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024/2862, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2862 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the amendments made by Regulation (EU) 2024/2862 to International Accounting Standard 21 will now also apply to companies operating within the EEA, ensuring consistent financial reporting standards across the European Union and the European Economic Area.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 95/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex VI (Social security) to the EEA Agreement, [2025/1383]
This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex VI to the EEA Agreement concerning social security. The amendment incorporates Administrative Commission Decision No H14, which provides guidance on the COVID-19 pandemic, the interpretation of specific articles of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 and Regulation (EC) No 987/2009, and telework arrangements applicable during and after the pandemic. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects updated administrative practices related to social security coordination in light of the pandemic and evolving work patterns.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 incorporates point 3.H14 into Annex VI of the EEA Agreement, referencing Administrative Commission Decision No H14 of 21 June 2023. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Decision No H14 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force is contingent upon all notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being made, with the effective date being 9 May 2025. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Decision No H14 into the EEA Agreement. This inclusion ensures that the guidance provided in Decision No H14 regarding social security coordination during the COVID-19 pandemic and the rules for telework are applicable within the EEA, thereby harmonizing the approach to these issues across the participating countries.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 98/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1370]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning financial services. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/215 into the EEA Agreement, which determines that the regulatory framework for central counterparties in the United Kingdom is equivalent to that of the EU for a limited time. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the EU’s assessment of the UK’s regulatory standards in the financial sector.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex IX by inserting a new point referencing Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/215. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/215 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the Decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/215 into the EEA Agreement. This inclusion extends the recognition of the UK’s regulatory equivalence for central counterparties to the EEA, impacting financial institutions operating within the EEA and their interactions with UK-based central counterparties.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 111/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1361]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/3098, which specifies the performance values for manufacturers of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles for 2023, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the regulations regarding vehicle emissions performance are consistent across the European Economic Area.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new point in Annex XX of the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing and incorporating Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/3098. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/3098, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, will be authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force, which is set for May 9, 2025, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section and the EEA Supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/3098 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the performance values set out in the Commission Implementing Decision will now be legally binding within the EEA, affecting manufacturers of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles operating within the EEA.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 113/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1372]
This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement, which concerns statistics. The Decision incorporates several Commission Delegated and Implementing Regulations into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that the statistical data collection and reporting requirements are aligned between the EU and the EEA member states. These regulations cover various statistical domains, including information and communication technologies, health, consumption, energy, and living conditions.
The Decision modifies Annex XXI of the EEA Agreement by adding references to new EU regulations. Specifically, it adds Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2021/1898, 2023/167, and 2024/297, as well as Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2021/1223, 2022/2094, 2023/2527, and 2023/2529. These regulations specify technical details, data formats, quality reports, and variables for statistical surveys in different domains. The amendment ensures that these updated statistical standards are applicable within the EEA.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement by incorporating the listed EU regulations. This ensures that EEA member states are legally obligated to implement these statistical standards. Additionally, Article 2 ensures that the texts of the incorporated regulations are authentic in Icelandic and Norwegian, which will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union. This guarantees that EEA member states have access to the accurate legal texts in their languages.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 97/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1384]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning financial services. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/910 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation pertains to the form and content of information required for cross-border activities of Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) and their management companies.
The Decision modifies Annex IX of the EEA Agreement by adding reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/910 in point 30d, which concerns Commission Regulation (EU) No 584/2010, and by inserting a new point 30j to include the full reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/910. It also stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/910, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are authentic. The Decision enters into force on 9 May 2025, provided that all necessary notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made.
The most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/910 into the EEA Agreement, which sets out the technical standards for the information to be notified regarding cross-border activities of UCITS and UCITS management companies. This ensures consistent application of these standards across the EEA, facilitating the exchange of information between competent authorities and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 584/2010.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 107/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1366]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Decision (EU) 2024/3179 into the EEA Agreement, which concerns the period of validity of the EU Ecolabel criteria and related assessment requirements. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the updated EU Ecolabel standards.
The Decision modifies Annex XX of the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Decision (EU) 2024/3179 in specific points related to previous Commission Decisions (EU) 2017/175, (EU) 2018/1702, and (EU) 2019/70. Specifically, it adds a new indent in point 2m concerning Decision 2017/175 and adds amending language to points 2zq and 2zr concerning Decisions 2018/1702 and 2019/70, respectively. The Decision also stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Decision (EU) 2024/3179 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. It enters into force on May 9, 2025, provided that all necessary notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made.
The most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Decision (EU) 2024/3179 into the EEA Agreement, which extends the validity of the EU Ecolabel criteria and assessment requirements. This ensures that products and services within the EEA continue to meet updated environmental standards, facilitating trade and promoting environmental protection across the European Economic Area.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 108/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1368]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning environmental regulations. The decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/873 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/331 regarding transitional Union-wide rules for harmonized free allocation of emission allowances.
The structure of the Decision is straightforward. It consists of a preamble that outlines the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 incorporates the new regulation into Annex XX of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 ensures the authenticity of the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulation. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon necessary notifications. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. The main change is the inclusion of the new Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/873 into the list of EU legislation applicable within the EEA framework, as it updates the rules for free allocation of emission allowances.
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/873 into Annex XX of the EEA Agreement. This means that the updated rules for harmonized free allocation of emission allowances, as detailed in Regulation (EU) 2024/873, now apply within the EEA, impacting businesses and activities subject to emission allowance schemes in the EEA countries.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 104/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1367]
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The decision incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1663 on initial trajectory information sharing in Common Project One into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the EU’s updated regulations in the transport sector. The decision also specifies the authentic texts in Icelandic and Norwegian languages and sets the entry into force date.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The Decision consists of four articles.
* **Article 1** introduces a new point (66uca) to Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement, which references Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1663.
* **Article 2** mandates the publication of the text of Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1663 in Icelandic and Norwegian in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, ensuring linguistic accessibility and authenticity.
* **Article 3** defines the entry into force date of the Decision as 9 May 2025, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.
* **Article 4** directs the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section and the EEA Supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1663 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the regulations and requirements outlined in Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1663 now also apply within the European Economic Area, specifically regarding initial trajectory information sharing in Common Project One.
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 118/2025 of 8 May 2025 amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1362]
This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning financial services. The amendment incorporates Regulation (EU) 2023/606, which itself amends Regulation (EU) 2015/760 regarding European long-term investment funds (ELTIFs), into the EEA Agreement. Additionally, it addresses how EFTA states should determine non-cooperative jurisdictions in their national legislation, emphasizing alignment with the EU list for tax purposes.
The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 modifies point 31bgc of Annex IX to the EEA Agreement by adding Regulation (EU) 2023/606 and specifying an adaptation for EFTA states regarding the definition of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. Instead of directly referencing the EU list, EFTA states will use their own national legislation to define such jurisdictions, while still taking utmost account of the EU list. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Regulation (EU) 2023/606 in Icelandic and Norwegian in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal. Article 3 states the entry into force date, and Article 4 concerns the publication of the Decision itself.
The most important provision for practical use is the adaptation in Article 1 concerning the definition of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes by EFTA states. This ensures that while EFTA states have some flexibility in defining these jurisdictions, they are still expected to align with the EU’s efforts to combat tax avoidance.
