Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1876
This regulation grants Union authorisation for ‘Septihol IPA products’, a biocidal product containing propan-2-ol, allowing STERIS Ireland Limited to market and use it within the EU. The authorisation, numbered EU-0034093-0000, is valid from October 7, 2025, to November 30, 2032. The product is authorised as a disinfectant for small surfaces in professional and food/feed area settings. The annex details instructions for use, risk mitigation, and safety information which includes first aid and disposal.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1878
This regulation authorises the ‘BPF Propanol’ biocidal product family for use and sale within the EU, valid from October 7, 2025, to September 30, 2035. It covers product types 1, 2, and 4, related to human hygiene, disinfectants, and food/feed area disinfection. The annex provides a summary of product characteristics including administrative information, meta SPCs, and individual products. The meta SPCs detail composition, hazard statements, authorised uses, and instructions. Specific uses, application methods, rates, frequencies, risk mitigation measures, and instructions for safe disposal and storage are outlined in the meta SPCs.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1879
This regulation renews the approval of rape seed oil as a low-risk active substance for use in plant protection products within the EU, extending its approval until 31 October 2040. It amends Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 to reflect this renewal. Member States must consider the renewal report when implementing uniform principles. Special attention must be paid to the protection of aquatic organisms, honey bees, and non-target arthropods. Risk mitigation measures must be included in the conditions of use for plant protection products containing rape seed oil.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1897
This regulation amends Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida. It updates the identifying information of five individuals listed in Annex I, which specifies those subject to the freezing of funds and economic resources. The updates include changes to aliases, addresses, and passport numbers.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1876 of 16 September 2025 granting a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product Septihol IPA products in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This is a description of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1876, which grants a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product named ‘Septihol IPA products’. This regulation confirms that ‘Septihol IPA products’, containing propan-2-ol, meets the conditions for authorization under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012. The authorisation allows STERIS Ireland Limited to make the product available on the market and use it within the European Union.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 grants the Union authorisation to STERIS Ireland Limited for ‘Septihol IPA products’ under authorisation number EU-0034093-0000, valid from October 7, 2025, until November 30, 2032. This article refers to the summary of the biocidal product characteristics outlined in the annex. Article 2 states that the regulation will come into force twenty days after 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, including administrative information, product composition, hazard and precautionary statements, authorized uses, and general directions for use.
The most important provisions for users of this regulation are those outlined in the annex, specifically concerning the authorized uses of ‘Septihol IPA products’. The product is authorized for use as a disinfectant for small surfaces in both professional and food/feed area settings. The annex details specific instructions for use, risk mitigation measures, and safety information, including first aid and disposal instructions. Users must adhere to these guidelines to ensure safe and effective use of the biocidal product.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1878 of 16 September 2025 granting a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family BPF Propanol in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This is a description of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1878 granting a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘BPF Propanol’. This regulation approves the use and sale of the ‘BPF Propanol’ biocidal product family within the European Union, confirming that it meets the necessary safety and efficacy standards. The authorisation is valid from October 7, 2025, to September 30, 2035, and applies to product types 1, 2, and 4, which cover human hygiene, disinfectants not for direct human or animal use, and food/feed area disinfection. The regulation ensures that the product can be legally placed on the market and used across all Member States, provided that the conditions outlined in the summary of biocidal product characteristics are followed.
The structure of the act includes the main body of the regulation, which grants the authorization and specifies its validity period, and an annex containing the summary of product characteristics (SPC) for the ‘BPF Propanol’ family. The SPC is divided into three parts: administrative information, second information level meta SPC(s), and third information level individual products. The meta SPC(s) detail the composition, hazard and precautionary statements, authorized uses, and general directions for use for different product types within the family. There are nine meta SPCs, each tailored to specific uses and user categories, including hygienic hand rubs for professional and general public use, surgical hand disinfection, and surface disinfection in food and feed areas.
The most important provisions for the use of this act are the detailed specifications within the Annex, particularly in the meta SPC(s). These sections outline the precise uses for which the products are authorized, the target organisms, application methods, rates, and frequencies, as well as specific risk mitigation measures and instructions for safe disposal and storage. For example, Meta SPC 1 details the use of ‘BPF Propanol’ as a hygienic hand rub, specifying the amount to be used (3 ml), the contact times for different organisms (30-60 seconds), and risk mitigation measures such as the use of eye protection during refilling. Similarly, Meta SPC 4 describes the use of the product for small surface disinfection, specifying application rates (18-50 ml/m2) and contact times (1-5 minutes) for different user categories and target organisms. These detailed instructions are crucial for ensuring the safe and effective use of the biocidal product family.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1879 of 16 September 2025 renewing the approval of the low-risk active substance rape seed oil in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1879 renews the approval of rape seed oil as a low-risk active substance used in plant protection products within the European Union. It confirms that rape seed oil meets the safety criteria outlined in Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and extends its approval period. The regulation also amends Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 to reflect this renewal.
The structure of the regulation is straightforward. It consists of three articles and two annexes. Article 1 formally renews the approval of rape seed oil, while Article 2 amends Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 to update the list of approved active substances. Article 3 sets the entry into force and application date of the regulation. Annex I provides specific details and conditions related to the renewed approval of rape seed oil, and Annex II details the amendments to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011. The main change is the removal of the old entry for rape seed oil from Part A of Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 and the addition of a new entry to Part D.
The most important provisions for users are those specifying the conditions of the renewed approval, as detailed in Annex I. Member States must consider the conclusions of the renewal report, particularly Appendices I and II, when implementing the uniform principles of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Special attention must be paid to protecting aquatic organisms, honey bees, and non-target arthropods. Furthermore, the conditions of use for plant protection products containing rape seed oil must include appropriate risk mitigation measures. The regulation extends the approval of rape seed oil until 31 October 2040.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1897 of 12 September 2025 amending for the 349th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1897 amends Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002, which imposes restrictive measures against individuals and entities associated with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida. The new regulation updates the identifying information of five individuals listed in Annex I of the original regulation, which specifies those subject to the freezing of funds and economic resources. These updates are based on decisions made by the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this regulation. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will come into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Annex provides the updated identifying data for five individuals under the heading ‘Natural persons’ in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002. The amendments include changes to aliases, addresses, passport numbers, and other relevant information.
The most important aspect of this regulation is the updated information concerning the listed individuals. This information is crucial for ensuring that the restrictive measures, such as the freezing of funds and economic resources, are effectively targeted and implemented. The changes reflect the latest information available to the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council and are essential for maintaining the accuracy and relevance of the sanctions regime.
