Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1716
This regulation formally recognizes ‘Ratafia Ciociara / Rattafia Ciociara’ as a protected Geographical Indication (GI) within the European Union. In essence, it means that this spirit drink, produced in the Ciociaria region of Italy according to specific standards, now enjoys legal protection across the EU. This prevents the misuse of the name and assures consumers of the product’s authenticity and origin.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1714
This regulation approves an amendment to the product specification for ‘Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda’, a protected designation of origin (PDO) for a specific type of sherry. The amendment expands the allowed names for this sherry to include variations such as ‘Manzanilla/Manzanilla de Sanlúcar de Barrameda/Manzanilla de Sanlúcar’. This provides producers with greater flexibility in how they market their product while still adhering to the PDO standards.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1713
This regulation approves an amendment to the product specification for ‘Jerez-Xérès-Sherry/Jerez/Xérès/Sherry’, another protected designation of origin (PDO) for sherry. While the exact details of the amendment are in Official Journal of the European Union C/2025/2129, this regulation makes that updated specification the new legal standard for production and marketing of products bearing this PDO. Producers must comply with the updated specification.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1711
This regulation introduces provisional anti-dumping duties on high-pressure seamless steel cylinders (HPSC) imported from China. It’s a measure to counteract what the EU considers unfair trade practices, specifically the dumping of these products at prices that harm EU manufacturers. The regulation sets specific duty rates for certain Chinese companies and a general rate for all other Chinese imports. The regulation also discontinues the registration of imports.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1721
This regulation amends existing rules regarding the import of poultry and poultry products into the EU. It updates the list of approved regions within Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States from which these products can be imported, reflecting recent outbreaks of avian influenza. Some regions have been temporarily suspended from exporting to the EU, while others have been re-authorized. Businesses involved in importing and exporting poultry products need to closely monitor the updated lists of authorized zones and the effective dates of restrictions to ensure compliance.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1716 of 29 July 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Ratafia Ciociara / Rattafia Ciociara (GI) 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) 2025/1716 officially registers the name ‘Ratafia Ciociara / Rattafia Ciociara’ as a Geographical Indication (GI) in the Union’s register. This registration, based on an application from Italy, signifies that the spirit drink bearing this name is recognised and protected within the EU due to its specific origin and qualities. The regulation confirms that no objections were raised during the opposition period, paving the way for the GI status.
The regulation consists of a preamble that outlines the legal basis and justification for the registration, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers ‘Ratafia Ciociara / Rattafia Ciociara’ as a GI. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will take effect 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. This regulation follows the framework established by Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which governs geographical indications for various products. It also references the previous Regulation (EU) 2019/787 under which the initial application was made.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants the ‘Ratafia Ciociara / Rattafia Ciociara’ legal protection as a Geographical Indication within the EU. This means that only spirit drink produced in accordance with the defined specifications and within the specified geographical area can be marketed under that name, preventing misuse and ensuring consumers can trust the product’s origin and quality.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1714 of 29 July 2025 on the approval of a Union amendment to the product specification of the protected designation of origin Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda/Manzanilla
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1714 approves a Union amendment to the product specification for the protected designation of origin (PDO) ‘Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda/Manzanilla’. The amendment concerns a change to the name of the PDO, expanding it to include additional variations. The regulation confirms that no objections were received during the opposition period, thus allowing the amendment to proceed.
The regulation consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and reasoning for the decision, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally approves the amendment to the product specification as published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will come into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal. The main change is the expansion of the PDO name to include ‘Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda/Manzanilla/Manzanilla de Sanlúcar de Barrameda/Manzanilla de Sanlúcar’. This regulation repeals nothing and does not introduce new provisions other than the name change.
The most important provision is Article 1, which legally recognizes the amended name of the protected designation of origin. This means that the PDO can now be referred to using any of the approved variations, providing producers with greater flexibility in marketing their product.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1713 of 29 July 2025 on the approval of a Union amendment to the product specification of the protected designation of origin Jerez-Xérès-Sherry/Jerez/Xérès/Sherry pursuant to of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1713 approves a Union amendment to the product specification for the protected designation of origin (PDO) ‘Jerez-Xérès-Sherry/Jerez/Xérès/Sherry’. The amendment was requested by Spain and published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Since no objections were received, the Commission has adopted this regulation to formally approve the requested change.
The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 states that the amendment to the product specification for the PDO ‘Jerez-Xérès-Sherry/Jerez/Xérès/Sherry’ is approved. 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 regulation does not detail the specific changes made to the product specification, but refers to the published amendment in the Official Journal of the European Union C/2025/2129.
The most important provision of this regulation is Article 1, which legally approves the amendment to the product specification of the PDO ‘Jerez-Xérès-Sherry/Jerez/Xérès/Sherry’. This means that the updated specification is now the legally binding standard for the production and marketing of products bearing this protected designation of origin. Producers and stakeholders need to refer to the updated product specification published in the Official Journal to ensure compliance.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1711 of 4 August 2025 imposing a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of high-pressure seamless steel cylinders originating in the People’s Republic of China
Here’s a breakdown of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1711, focusing on the key aspects:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation imposes a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of high-pressure seamless steel cylinders (HPSC) originating in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The decision is based on findings of dumping practices by Chinese producers, which are causing material injury to the Union industry. The regulation aims to counteract these unfair trade practices by setting duties to level the playing field.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Initiation and Investigation (Section 1):** Details the start of the anti-dumping investigation following a complaint by Union producers. It outlines the process of informing interested parties, sampling exporting producers, and conducting verification visits.
* **Product Definition (Section 2):** Defines the scope of the product under investigation, specifying types of cylinders included and excluded (e.g., non-refillable cylinders up to 120ml are excluded). It also addresses claims regarding the product scope, such as the exclusion of filled cylinders and accumulator shells.
* **Dumping Determination (Section 3):** Explains the methodology for determining dumping, including the use of constructed normal value based on costs of production in a representative country (Türkiye) due to significant distortions in the PRC. It details the factors considered, such as raw material costs, labor, and energy.
* **Injury Assessment (Section 4):** Assesses the injury suffered by the Union industry, considering factors like production volume, sales, market share, prices, and profitability. It concludes that the Union industry has suffered material injury.
* **Causation (Section 5):** Establishes a causal link between the dumped imports from the PRC and the injury to the Union industry, considering other potential factors like imports from third countries and export performance of the Union industry.
* **Level of Measures (Section 6):** Determines the level of anti-dumping duties needed to remove the injury, considering the target profit for the Union industry and the presence of raw material distortions in the PRC.
* **Union Interest (Section 7):** Assesses whether imposing measures is in the overall Union interest, considering the interests of the Union industry, importers, users, and consumers.
* **Provisional Anti-Dumping Measures (Section 8):** Imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of HPSC from the PRC, specifying the duty rates for individual companies and a residual rate for all other imports.
* **Registration (Section 9):** Discontinues the registration of imports, which was initially implemented to potentially collect duties retroactively.
* **Final Provisions (Section 11):** Includes provisions for submitting comments, requesting hearings, and the entry into force of the regulation.
**3. Main Provisions for Practical Use:**
* **Article 1:** Specifies the provisional anti-dumping duty rates for named Chinese producers and a general rate for all other Chinese imports.
* **Article 1(3):** Sets out requirements for commercial invoices to qualify for individual duty rates, including a signed declaration certifying the manufacturer and accuracy of the information.
* **Article 3:** Discontinues the registration of imports, meaning duties will not be applied retroactively based on the registration period.
* **Annex:** Lists the cooperating exporting producers from the PRC that are not sampled but receive a specific duty rate.
**:** This regulation has implications for trade relations between the EU and China, and may affect businesses involved in the import and distribution of high-pressure seamless steel cylinders.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1721 of 1 August 2025 amending Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 as regards the entries for Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States in the lists of third countries, territories or zones thereof authorised for the entry into the Union of consignments of poultry and germinal products of poultry and of fresh meat of poultry
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1721 amends Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404, which list third countries, territories, or zones authorized for the entry into the Union of consignments of poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry. The regulation responds to recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It temporarily suspends and subsequently reauthorizes the entry of certain poultry products from specific zones within these countries based on updated epidemiological information and implemented control measures.
The regulation modifies Annexes V and XIV of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. These annexes list third countries, territories, or zones authorized for the entry into the Union of consignments of poultry and related products. The changes involve updating the entries for Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, specifically modifying the authorized zones from which poultry and poultry products can be imported into the EU. It adds new restricted zones in the United Kingdom due to recent HPAI outbreaks and updates the “date from” and “date to” columns for existing zones in all three countries, reflecting the periods during which restrictions apply or have been lifted.
The most important provisions relate to the specific zones within Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States that are either restricted or re-authorized for the export of poultry and poultry products to the EU. Businesses involved in the import/export of these products need to pay close attention to the updated lists of authorized zones and the effective dates of the restrictions to ensure compliance with EU regulations and avoid disruptions in trade.
