Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1477
This regulation details how oil and gas producers will be identified and mandated to contribute to the EU’s CO2 injection capacity target by 2030. It defines key terms like ‘authorisation holder’ and ‘obligated entity,’ clarifies rules for joint authorizations and production volume transfers, and sets criteria for excluding entities with low production volumes. It also outlines the methodology for calculating each entity’s pro-rata contribution based on crude oil and natural gas production, and specifies annual reporting requirements, including details on CO2 storage projects and stakeholder engagement. The crucial parts concern identifying obligated entities (Articles 2 and 3) and calculating individual contributions (Article 4), alongside reporting duties (Article 5).
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/753
This regulation supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 by providing templates for voluntary disclosures by issuers of environmentally sustainable or sustainability-linked bonds, enhancing transparency and comparability. It mandates the use of these templates, sets annual disclosure frequency until full allocation of proceeds or the last sustainability target observation, and specifies deadlines depending on external review status. Information must be published on issuers’ websites for at least 12 months post-maturity, with language requirements tied to the bond’s prospectus. Issuers must promptly correct errors and notify competent authorities electronically with hyperlinks to published information. Key provisions include the use of templates (Article 1 and Annex), timing of disclosures (Article 2), and publication and language requirements (Article 3).
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/754
This regulation establishes procedural rules for ESMA when imposing fines or penalties on external reviewers of European Green Bonds (EuGBs), ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect for the rights of defense. It details procedures for infringement proceedings, the right to be heard, access to files, and sets five-year limitation periods for imposing and enforcing penalties. The regulation also outlines procedures for interim decisions on supervisory measures and the collection of fines, emphasizing the rights of those under investigation and legal certainty in enforcement.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/755
This regulation specifies the fees that ESMA will charge external reviewers of European Green Bonds (EuGBs) to cover costs associated with registration, recognition, and supervision. It includes registration fees of EUR 40,000 (EUR 10,000 for third-country reviewers), and annual supervisory fees based on turnover, with exemptions for smaller reviewers in the initial years. The regulation also mandates ESMA to reimburse national authorities for assistance provided in supervisory tasks.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1045
This regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 to include vehicle sub-groups for extra-heavy combination lorries (EHC lorries) in CO2 emission target calculations, acknowledging their potential to reduce emissions per payload unit. It adds new EHC lorry categories to vehicle groups 11, 12, and 16, updating definitions, mission profile weights, payload values, annual mileages, and CO2 emission reduction targets accordingly. The key change is adding “EHC” sub-categories to Annex I, point 1.1.1, ensuring separate accounting for EHC lorries to potentially incentivize their use.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1475
This regulation amends Regulations (EC) No 273/2004 and (EC) No 111/2005 to include 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone in Category 1 of scheduled substances, which are precursors used in the illicit manufacture of fentanyl and its analogues. By adding these substances, the regulation aims to enhance monitoring and control within the EU and in trade with third countries, preventing their diversion for illegal purposes. This inclusion subjects economic operators dealing with these substances to stringent requirements, including licensing, customer declaration, record-keeping, and notification of suspicious transactions.
Council Directive (EU) 2025/1539
This Directive amends Directive 2006/112/EC on VAT for distance sales of imported goods. It incentivizes the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) scheme by shifting import VAT liability to suppliers or deemed suppliers, requiring non-EU suppliers to appoint tax representatives unless a mutual assistance agreement exists. It allows Member States to permit customers to pay import VAT if suppliers default and enables Member States to hold other parties jointly liable. Special arrangements for declaration and payment of import VAT are removed.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1459
This regulation sets out the conditions for applying derogations from origin rules for specific Tunisian products imported under annual quotas as part of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement. It specifies required documentation, quota management, and rules for quota usage, carry-over, and automatic increases. Key elements include product descriptions in the Annex, the necessary EUR.1 certificate, and compliance with quota management rules.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1548
This regulation amends Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1529, which concerns restrictive measures against Iran for its military support to Russia, armed groups, and entities in the Middle East. The changes update identifying information and provide detailed reasons for listing in Annex III, which lists individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures, particularly concerning their involvement in transferring UAVs and missiles to Russia and other destabilizing activities.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1518
This regulation formally registers ‘Cirò Classico’ as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the EU, legally protecting wines produced in the Cirò region of Italy. Only wines made according to specified standards can be marketed under this name, safeguarding the wine’s reputation and ensuring consumer trust.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1519
This regulation registers ‘Kırkağaç Kavunu’ from Türkiye as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) within the EU, meaning its quality and characteristics are linked to its specific geographic environment. The registration protects against misuse of the name and supports producers in the designated region.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1485
This regulation establishes exceptional market measures for the eggs and poultrymeat sectors in Poland, providing financial support to producers affected by avian influenza outbreaks between August 2021 and August 2023. The Union will part-finance 50% of eligible expenditure, with specific flat rates for losses and a payment deadline of February 28, 2026. Producers must ensure losses are not compensated from other sources.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1517
This regulation registers ‘Mut Zeytinyağı’ as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the EU, protecting the name against misuse. Only olive oil produced in the specified region and meeting defined standards can be marketed under that name, ensuring authenticity for consumers and supporting local producers.
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’, meaning that updated requirements and standards outlined in the amended specification must be followed for any wine produced under this PGI.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1491
This regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/267, updating the Union authorization of the biocidal product ‘DEC-SPORE 200 Plus’. The changes include adding a non-active substance, modifying manufacturers, including a risk mitigation measure, correcting dilution instructions, and adding a packaging size, directly affecting how the product is used and marketed.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1508
This regulation imposes a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain organic coated steel products originating in China, protecting the Union industry from dumping. It specifies duty rates for various companies and a rate for all other imports, requiring a valid commercial invoice with a specific declaration to apply individual rates. Key provisions include the duty rates and the requirement for a valid commercial invoice.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1543
This regulation amends Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, updating the restricted zones for African swine fever control in Croatia and Poland due to recent outbreaks. The changes reclassify certain areas to higher risk zones and redefine boundaries, directly impacting the movement of live pigs and pork products. Compliance with disease control measures within the restricted zones is crucial.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1490
This regulation adjusts fees payable to ECHA under the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) to account for a cumulative inflation rate of 19.5%. It amends Implementing Regulation (EU) No 564/2013, updating fee amounts in Annexes I, II, and III, impacting companies seeking approvals, authorizations, or renewals for biocidal products.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1489
This regulation extends the approval periods for several active substances used in plant protection products to allow for the completion of ongoing risk assessments and renewal procedures. The extensions vary, ensuring the continued use of these substances while assessments are completed.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1506
This regulation reimposes definitive countervailing duties on imports of certain organic coated steel (OCS) products originating from China, protecting the EU OCS industry from subsidization. It specifies duty rates for Chinese producers and includes measures to prevent circumvention.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1557
This regulation amends Regulation (EC) No 1484/95, adjusting representative import prices for specific poultrymeat products based on origin to ensure accurate import duties. The updated list of representative prices is detailed in the Annex, impacting importers and customs authorities.
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 detailing how oil and gas producers are identified and obligated to contribute to the EU’s CO2 injection capacity target by 2030. It specifies the rules for identifying authorized oil and gas producers, calculating their contributions, and outlining their reporting duties. The regulation aims to distribute the responsibility for developing CO2 storage capacity among significant hydrocarbon producers in the EU.
The Regulation consists of 6 articles.
* **Article 1** provides definitions for terms like ‘authorisation holder’, ‘obligated entity’, and ‘excluded entity’ to ensure clarity in the application of the regulation.
* **Article 2** lays down additional rules for identifying obligated entities, particularly addressing situations where authorizations are held jointly or have been transferred between entities. It clarifies how production volumes are divided in such cases to determine contribution obligations.
* **Article 3** defines the criteria for identifying excluded entities, setting a production threshold below which authorization holders are exempt from the contribution obligation. It also specifies that excluded entities operating CO2 storage sites can be considered third-party storage project developers or investors.
* **Article 4** outlines the methodology for calculating the individual pro-rata contribution of obligated entities, based on their production of crude oil and natural gas normalized in kilo-tonne oil equivalent.
* **Article 5** details the annual progress reporting requirements for obligated entities, specifying the information they must provide on their CO2 storage projects, including location, capacity, transportation plans, and stakeholder engagement activities.
* **Article 6** states that the Regulation enters 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 (Art. 2 and 3) and the calculation of their individual contributions (Art. 4). These sections determine which companies are subject to the regulation and how their specific obligations are quantified. Additionally, the reporting requirements outlined in Article 5 are crucial for monitoring progress towards the EU’s CO2 injection capacity target.
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 supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 by specifying the content, methodologies, and presentation of information that issuers of environmentally sustainable bonds or sustainability-linked bonds may voluntarily disclose. It aims to increase transparency and comparability in the sustainable bond market by providing common templates for post-issuance disclosures. The regulation clarifies how issuers should use these templates, including the frequency of disclosures, language requirements, publication methods, and procedures for correcting errors. It also establishes a framework for communication between issuers and competent authorities regarding these voluntary disclosures.
The Regulation consists of 6 articles and an annex containing templates for periodic post-issuance disclosures.
* **Article 1** mandates the use of templates set out in the Annex for issuers who choose to make voluntary disclosures under Article 21(1) of Regulation (EU) 2023/2631.
* **Article 2** specifies the frequency of disclosures, requiring annual disclosures until full allocation of proceeds for environmentally sustainable bonds and until the last sustainability-target observation for sustainability-linked bonds. It also sets 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** requires issuers to promptly update and republish the information if there are corrections to the allocation of proceeds.
* **Article 5** mandates issuers to notify their competent authorities electronically after each publication of information or updates, including a hyperlink to the published information. It also requires competent authorities to establish a contact point for receiving these notifications.
* **Article 6** specifies that the regulation will enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provisions for users are those concerning the **templates for disclosures (Article 1 and Annex), the frequency and timing of disclosures (Article 2), and the publication and language requirements (Article 3)**. Issuers need to adhere to the specified templates when making voluntary disclosures to ensure consistency and comparability. They also need to be aware of the deadlines for publishing information, which depend on whether an external review is conducted.
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 supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 on European Green Bonds by specifying 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. It aims to ensure that ESMA’s procedures are fair, transparent, and respect the rights of defense of those being investigated. The regulation outlines the steps ESMA and its investigating officers must follow, including providing the right to be heard, access to files, and setting limitation periods for imposing and enforcing penalties.
The Regulation is structured into 9 articles, covering various aspects of the procedural rules.
* **Article 1** details the rules of procedure for infringement proceedings before the investigating officer, including informing the person under investigation of the findings and providing an opportunity to make written submissions.
* **Article 2** outlines the rules of procedure to be followed by ESMA regarding fines and supervisory measures, including the submission of documents, the assessment of findings, and the right to make written submissions.
* **Article 3** specifies the rules of procedure for infringement proceedings regarding periodic penalty payments, including providing a statement of findings and the opportunity to make written submissions.
* **Article 4** addresses the rules of procedure for interim decisions on supervisory measures, including notification of the decision, access to the file, and the adoption of a final decision.
* **Article 5** concerns access to the file and the use of documents, ensuring that persons under investigation have access to relevant information for their defense.
* **Article 6** sets the limitation periods for the imposition of fines and periodic penalty payments, establishing a five-year limitation period that can be interrupted or suspended under certain conditions.
* **Article 7** defines the limitation periods for the enforcement of penalties, also setting a five-year limitation period that can be interrupted or suspended.
* **Article 8** details the procedures for the collection of fines and periodic penalty payments, including the lodging of amounts to interest-bearing accounts and the transfer of amounts to the Commission once the decisions are final.
* **Article 9** states that the Regulation will enter into force and apply on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The most important provisions for practical use relate to the rights of defense of the person subject to investigation, the limitation periods for imposition and enforcement of penalties, and the procedures for collecting fines and periodic penalty payments. Specifically, the right to make written submissions within reasonable time limits (at least four weeks in most cases), the right to access the file, and the defined limitation periods are crucial for ensuring fairness and legal certainty in the enforcement process.
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 (EuGBs). It outlines the types of fees, the matters for which they are due, the amounts, and the payment methods. The regulation aims to ensure that ESMA can recover the costs associated with the registration, recognition, and supervision of these external reviewers, without creating significant surpluses or deficits. It also considers the need to avoid barriers to market entry for smaller reviewers.
The regulation is structured around defining various fees and payment modalities. It covers registration, recognition, and authorization fees (Article 1), annual supervisory fees (Article 2), determination of applicable turnover for fee calculation (Article 3), general payment conditions (Article 4), specific rules for paying registration, recognition, and authorization fees (Article 5), payment of annual supervisory fees (Article 6), and the reimbursement of national competent authorities for their assistance to ESMA (Article 7). The regulation enters into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union (Article 8).
Key provisions include the registration fee for external reviewers set at EUR 40,000 (EUR 10,000 for third-country reviewers), and an annual supervisory fee based on turnover, with exemptions for smaller reviewers (turnover below EUR 5,000,000) for the first three years. The annual supervisory fee is capped at 3% of applicable turnover, with a minimum fee of EUR 30,000. The regulation also mandates that ESMA reimburse national competent authorities for actual costs incurred when assisting ESMA in its supervisory tasks.
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 to include specific vehicle sub-groups for extra-heavy combination lorries (EHC lorries) in the calculation of CO2 emission targets. The aim is to recognize the potential of EHC lorries to achieve lower CO2 emissions per unit of payload transported under suitable conditions.
The Regulation modifies Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 by adding new vehicle sub-groups for EHC lorries within vehicle groups 11, 12, and 16. It updates the definitions of vehicle sub-groups in point 1.1.1, mission profile weights in point 2.1.1, payload values in point 2.5.1, annual mileages in point 2.6.1 and CO2 emission reduction targets in point 4.3.1 to incorporate these new EHC lorry categories. The changes involve adjusting the criteria and values used to assess and regulate CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, specifically to account for the unique characteristics of EHC lorries.
The most important provision is the addition of the “EHC” sub-categories to vehicle groups 11, 12, and 16 in Annex I, point 1.1.1. This inclusion ensures that EHC lorries are separately accounted for when calculating compliance with CO2 emission targets, potentially incentivizing their use where they can contribute to lower overall emissions.
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, which are potent narcotic drugs. By adding these substances to Category 1 of controlled substances, the Regulation aims to reinforce monitoring and control within the Union and in trade with third countries, thereby preventing their diversion for illegal purposes.
The Regulation consists of three articles and two annexes. Article 1 and 2 introduce amendments to Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 273/2004 and to the Annex of Regulation (EC) No 111/2005 respectively, by adding 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone to the list of substances in Category 1. 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 insertions into the table for Category 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 273/2004, including the chemical names, CN codes, and CAS numbers for 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone. Annex II mirrors this by adding the same substances with their corresponding details to the table for Category 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 111/2005.
The most important provision of this Regulation is the inclusion of 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone into 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. Economic operators dealing with these substances will be subject to stringent requirements, including licensing, customer declaration, record-keeping, and notification of suspicious transactions. Competent authorities within the Union will also need to implement enhanced monitoring and control measures to prevent the diversion of these substances into the illicit drug trade.
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
Here’s a breakdown of Council Directive (EU) 2025/1539:
This Directive amends Directive 2006/112/EC, focusing on VAT rules for distance sales of imported goods. It aims to incentivize the use of the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) scheme, ensure better VAT compliance, and level the playing field between Union and non-Union suppliers. The directive introduces measures to make suppliers or deemed suppliers liable for import VAT, mandates the appointment of tax representatives in certain cases, and allows Member States to hold other parties jointly liable for import VAT. Additionally, it enables customers to pay import VAT under specific conditions and removes special arrangements for declaration and payment of import VAT.
**Structure and Key Provisions:**
* **Article 1:** Details the amendments to Directive 2006/112/EC, effective from 1 July 2028.
* **Article 201 (Amendment):** Shifts the liability for import VAT to the supplier or deemed supplier for distance sales of imported goods eligible for the IOSS scheme. It also mandates non-EU suppliers to appoint a tax representative unless they are based in a country with a mutual assistance agreement with the EU.
* **Article 201a (Insertion):** Allows Member States to permit customers to pay import VAT if the liable parties fail to do so, under conditions set by the Member States.
* **Article 204 (Amendment):** Requires taxable persons to appoint a tax representative as the person liable for payment of VAT on distance sales of goods imported from third territories or third countries that would be eligible for the special scheme set out in Title XII, Chapter 6, Section 4.
* **Article 205 (Amendment):** Enables Member States to hold parties other than the customer or the person liable for VAT jointly and severally liable for import VAT.
* **Article 205a (Insertion):** Mandates the Commission to present an evaluation report by 31 March 2032 on the functioning and impact of the new provisions.
* **Title XII, Chapter 7 (Deletion):** Removes the 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, with application from 1 July 2028.
* **Article 3:** Sets the entry into force of the Directive as the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
* **Article 4:** Addresses the Directive to the Member States.
**Main Provisions for Practical Use:**
* **Liability Shift:** Suppliers or deemed suppliers are now primarily liable for import VAT on distance sales, incentivizing IOSS registration.
* **Tax Representative Mandate:** Non-EU suppliers without mutual assistance agreements must appoint a tax representative, ensuring VAT collection.
* **Customer Payment Option:** Member States can allow customers to pay import VAT if the supplier defaults, preventing goods from being held up.
* **Joint Liability:** Member States can hold other parties (e.g., customs representatives) jointly liable for import VAT, enhancing enforcement.
* **Removal of Special Arrangements:** The deletion of Title XII, Chapter 7 simplifies the VAT process by removing the special arrangements for declaration and payment of import VAT.
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 outlines the conditions for applying derogations from the standard rules of origin for specific products imported from Tunisia under annual quotas. These derogations are established within the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the EU and Tunisia. The regulation specifies the documentation required to benefit from these derogations and how the quotas will be managed. It ensures the correct application and management of the quotas granted under the agreement.
The regulation consists of 7 articles and an annex. Article 1 opens the Union annual quotas for goods originating in Tunisia as set out in the Annex for a period of five years. Article 2 specifies that products listed in the Annex must be accompanied by a movement certificate EUR.1 with a specific statement to benefit from the derogations. Article 3 states that the quotas will be managed according to Articles 49 to 54 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447. Articles 4 and 5 describe the rules for quota usage, carry-over of unused quota volumes, and automatic increases if a quota is exhausted. Article 6 defines the term “year” for the purpose of quota management. Article 7 defines the date of entry into force of the regulation. The Annex lists specific product descriptions and their corresponding Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes, the working or processing required to confer originating status, and the annual quota volumes for Tunisian exports to the EU for the first three years and the subsequent two years. This regulation replaces previous arrangements by implementing Decision No. 1/2025 of the EU-Tunisia Association Council, which amended the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement.
The most important provisions for businesses and customs authorities are those concerning the specific product descriptions and CN codes listed in the Annex, the required documentation (EUR.1 certificate with the specified statement), and the quota management rules, including the possibility of quota increases and carry-overs. These provisions dictate which products are eligible for the preferential treatment and how to ensure compliance with the regulation.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1548 of 25 July 2025 implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1529 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region
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This is Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1548, which amends Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1529 concerning restrictive measures against Iran for its military support to Russia’s war against Ukraine, as well as to armed groups and entities in the Middle East and the Red Sea region.
The Regulation updates Annex III of Regulation (EU) 2023/1529, which lists individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures. Specifically, it modifies the entries for two individuals and one entity already on the list. The changes involve updating identifying information and providing more detailed reasons for their listing.
The key change introduced by this regulation is the update of information regarding individuals and entities already subject to sanctions. This includes updated roles, associations, and justifications for their continued inclusion on the sanctions list. The updated information provides further clarity on why these individuals and entities are subject to restrictive measures, particularly concerning their involvement in the transfer of UAVs and missiles to Russia and other destabilizing activities.
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 formally 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 that was published earlier and to which no objections were raised. The legal basis for this regulation is Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which governs geographical indications for various products.
The regulation consists of a preamble outlining the background and legal basis, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers ‘Cirò Classico’ as a PDO. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will take effect twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and ensures that the regulation is binding and directly applicable in all Member States. This regulation implements the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which repealed Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, and builds upon the framework established by Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants ‘Cirò Classico’ the status of a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) within the EU. This legal protection means that only wines produced in the specified geographical area of Cirò, Italy, according to the defined production standards, can be marketed under the name ‘Cirò Classico’. This registration protects the reputation of the wine and ensures consumers can trust its origin and quality.
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 registers ‘Kırkağaç Kavunu’, a product from Türkiye, as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Union Register of geographical indications. 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. The registration is based on the absence of opposition following the publication of the application. The regulation ensures that ‘Kırkağaç Kavunu’ benefits from the protection afforded to PDOs within the EU.
The structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble outlining 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 the date of entry into force of the regulation. This regulation is based on Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which repealed and replaced Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. The key change is the transition to the new legal framework for geographical indications.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants PDO status to ‘Kırkağaç Kavunu’. This registration provides legal protection against imitation and misuse of the name within the EU market, ensuring that only products genuinely originating from the specified region in Türkiye and meeting the defined quality standards can be marketed under that name. This protection helps consumers identify authentic products and supports producers in the designated region.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1485 of 24 July 2025 on exceptional market measures for the eggs and poultrymeat sectors in Poland
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1485 addresses exceptional market measures for the eggs and poultrymeat sectors in Poland following significant outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The regulation aims to provide financial support to Polish producers affected by the outbreaks between August 2021 and August 2023. It outlines the conditions, amounts, and procedures for the EU to part-finance measures taken by Poland to support its affected poultry and egg market.
The regulation consists of 6 articles and an annex. It details the conditions under which the Union will provide part-financing, specifying that it covers 50% of eligible expenditure borne by Poland due to the avian influenza outbreaks. It sets eligibility criteria, including the duration of animal health measures, the location of affected poultry holdings within regulated zones, and a payment deadline of February 28, 2026. The regulation also defines flat rates for losses related to prolonged fallowing and rearing periods for various types of poultry. It mandates Poland to conduct administrative and on-the-spot checks to ensure the correctness and eligibility of payments. The Annex lists the Union and Polish legislation that define the regulated zones and periods relevant to the support measures.
The most important provisions for practical use include the specific flat rates for different categories of poultry and the deadlines for payments. Producers in Poland need to be aware of the eligibility criteria, particularly the requirement that losses have not been compensated by other sources such as state aid or insurance. The deadline of February 28, 2026, for Poland to make payments to beneficiaries is critical, as any payments made after this date will not be eligible for EU financing.
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 opposition to the registration. This regulation ensures that ‘Mut Zeytinyağı’ is officially recognized and protected within the EU as a product with specific qualities or characteristics essentially or exclusively due to a particular geographical environment.
The regulation consists of a preamble that outlines the legal basis and the reasons for the registration, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers ‘Mut Zeytinyağı’ (PDO) in the Union register of geographical indications, referencing Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will come into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, making it binding and directly applicable in all Member States. This regulation repeals Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants PDO status to ‘Mut Zeytinyağı’. This means that the name is now protected against misuse, imitation, or evocation within the EU, ensuring that only olive oil produced in the specified geographical area and according to the defined production specifications can be marketed under that name. This protection helps consumers identify authentic products and supports producers in the defined region by safeguarding their traditional know-how and reputation.
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 of the protected geographical indication ‘Côtes de la Charité’. Article 2 states that the regulation will come into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. The regulation repeals Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
The most important provision is Article 1, which gives legal effect to the amended product specification for ‘Côtes de la Charité’. This means that the updated requirements and standards outlined in the amended specification must now be followed for any wine produced under this PGI.
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 amendment concerns the Union authorisation of the single biocidal product ‘DEC-SPORE 200 Plus’. The regulation addresses administrative and minor changes, including the addition of a non-active substance, changes to the product manufacturers, the inclusion of a missing risk mitigation measure, correction of a mistake in the dilution instructions, and the inclusion of a missing packaging size. The Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/267 is amended by replacing its Annex, which contains the summary of product characteristics for ‘DEC-SPORE 200 Plus’, with a new version.
The structure of the act is straightforward: it contains two articles and an annex. Article 1 stipulates that the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/267 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this regulation. 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 and that it is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. The Annex provides a detailed summary of the product characteristics for the biocidal product DEC-SPORE 200 Plus. This includes administrative information, product composition, hazard and precautionary statements, authorized uses, general directions for use, and other relevant information.
The most important provisions for users of ‘DEC-SPORE 200 Plus’ are those related to the authorized uses (section 4) and general directions for use (section 5) outlined in the Annex. These sections provide critical information on how the product should be used, including application methods, rates, and frequency, as well as specific risk mitigation measures. The changes include an added risk mitigation measure for the diluted product (6,7 % v/v) regarding ventilation and respiratory protective equipment, and corrections to the dilution instructions for use 2 (Surface disinfectant Indoors, Sporicidal use). Additionally, a packaging size (75 ml HDPE bottles) has been included for uses 1 and 2.
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 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1508 concerns the imposition of a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain organic coated steel products originating in the People’s Republic of China. This decision follows an expiry review, ensuring the continuation of measures against unfair trade practices. The regulation aims to protect the Union industry from the recurrence of dumping.
The regulation is structured to address the procedure, product definition, likelihood of recurrence of dumping, injury, causation, likelihood of recurrence of injury, Union interest, and anti-dumping measures. It includes detailed sections on determining normal value, assessing significant distortions in the PRC, and selecting a representative country for comparison. The regulation also specifies the definitive anti-dumping duty rates applicable to various companies and outlines the conditions for their application.
The most important provisions of this act are the imposition of definitive anti-dumping duties on specific companies ranging from 0% to 26.1%, and a duty of 13.6% for all other imports from the People’s Republic of China. It also requires a valid commercial invoice with a specific declaration to apply individual duty rates. The regulation provides a mechanism for new exporting producers to request the application of individual anti-dumping duty rates under certain conditions.
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
Okay, I understand. Here’s a breakdown of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1543:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation amends Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, which outlines special disease control measures for African swine fever (ASF). Due to recent ASF outbreaks in Croatia and Poland, this amendment modifies the restricted zones (I, II, and III) listed in Annex I to reflect the updated epidemiological situation and to prevent further spread of the disease. The changes involve reclassifying certain areas to higher risk zones and redefining zone boundaries.
**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:** Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Regulation (EU) 2016/429 (Animal Health Law), specifically Article 71(3).
* **Recitals:** These paragraphs explain the reasons for the regulation, referencing the impact of ASF, the existing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, recent outbreaks in Poland and Croatia, the need to update restricted zones based on epidemiological data and scientific principles, and the urgency of the situation.
* **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 comes into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
* **Annex:** Contains the revised Annex I, listing the restricted zones I, II, and III in various Member States. The main changes concern Croatia and Poland.
**Changes Compared to Previous Versions:**
The regulation directly amends Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594. The previous amendment was made by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1356. This new regulation reflects the worsening epidemiological situation in certain regions, leading to:
* The addition of new restricted zones in Croatia due to outbreaks in kept porcine animals.
* The reclassification of certain areas in Poland from restricted zone II or I to restricted zone III due to new outbreaks in both wild and kept porcine animals.
* The redefinition of boundaries for existing restricted zones in Poland to account for the spread of the disease.
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* **Annex I:** This is the core of the regulation. It provides the most up-to-date listing of restricted zones I, II, and III in the affected Member States. Anyone involved in the movement of live pigs or pork products needs to consult this annex to determine the restrictions that apply to specific geographic areas.
* **Restricted Zones:** The regulation emphasizes the dynamic nature of the ASF situation and the need for Member States and stakeholders to remain vigilant. The size and classification of restricted zones are subject to change based on ongoing epidemiological assessments.
* **Compliance:** Member States concerned are obligated to implement the special disease control measures within the listed restricted zones. This includes measures related to the movement of animals, biosecurity on farms, and surveillance of wild boar populations.
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This regulation has implications for Ukraine because African Swine Fever is a threat to the pig population in Ukraine. Ukrainians who are involved in pig farming or the pork industry should pay attention to the regulations and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.
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 a result, the regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) No 564/2013, which sets out the fees and charges payable to ECHA for various tasks related to biocidal products.
The regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) No 564/2013 by updating the fee amounts listed in Annexes I, II and III. Annex I pertains to fees for active substance approvals and renewals. Annex II covers fees for Union authorizations of biocidal products and product families, including changes and renewals. Annex III lists other fees, such as those for technical equivalence assessments, annual fees for Union-authorized products, mutual recognition submissions, appeals, and submissions related to the list of relevant persons under Article 95 of the BPR. The previous version of Annex III is entirely replaced.
The main provisions of this regulation that are most important for its use are the updated fee schedules in Annexes I, II, and III. These updated fees will directly impact companies seeking approvals, authorizations, renewals, or other actions related to biocidal products in the EU.
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 ongoing 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 listed in Parts A, B, and E of the Annex. These substances include 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, ranging from 12 months to 42 months, depending on the stage of the risk assessment and renewal process for each substance.
The most important provision is the extension of the approval periods for the listed active substances, as detailed in the Annex. For example, the approval for Pyraclostrobin is extended to 15 September 2026, and for Copper compounds, the date is moved to 30 June 2029. These extensions ensure that these substances can continue to be used in plant protection products while their renewal assessments are completed.
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 China. 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 Chinese OCS production 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) using specific CN and TARIC codes. It also defines the “like product” as those produced and sold in China and the EU with the same basic characteristics and uses.
* **Likelihood of Continued Subsidization:** This is a core section. 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 industry has suffered material injury.
* **Causation:** It examines whether the injury to the EU industry was caused by subsidized imports from China or other factors.
* **Union Interest:** The Commission assesses whether maintaining the duties is in the overall interest of the EU, considering the interests of the EU industry, importers, and users.
* **Countervailing Measures:** The regulation outlines the specific countervailing duties to be imposed on different Chinese companies, ranging from 13.7% to 44.7%. It also includes provisions to prevent circumvention of these duties.
**3. Main Provisions for Use:**
* **Duty Rates:** The regulation specifies the exact countervailing duty rates for named Chinese producers and a general rate for “all other imports.”
* **Invoice Requirement:** To benefit from the individual company duty rates, importers must present a valid commercial invoice with a specific declaration signed by a company official.
* **Product Scope:** Importers and producers need to carefully check the product definition (using the CN and TARIC codes) to determine if their products are subject to these duties.
* **Anti-Circumvention:** The regulation includes measures to prevent companies from circumventing the duties, such as by changing the pattern of trade.
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, which sets out the rules for additional import duties and representative prices for poultrymeat, eggs, and egg albumin. The new regulation adjusts the representative import prices for specific poultrymeat products to reflect current price variations based on their origin. This adjustment aims to ensure that import duties 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 contains a table specifying the CN code, description, representative price (in EUR/100 kg), security under Article 3 (in EUR/100 kg), and origin for certain poultry products.
The most important provision of this regulation is the updated list of representative prices for specific poultry products, as detailed in the Annex. This information is crucial for importers and customs authorities, as it directly impacts the calculation of import duties for these products. The regulation specifically targets frozen fowls (“65 % chickens”), boneless cuts, and legs/cuts thereof, all originating from Brazil (BR).
