Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/136
This regulation is essentially a technical correction. It addresses an error in the Swedish language version of a previous regulation, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1302, specifically regarding a reference within Article 9(1) concerning position limits for commodity derivatives. The goal is to ensure all language versions of the regulation are accurate and consistent, it will not affect anything but the Swedish version of the document.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/100
This regulation amends Regulations (EU) No 748/2012 and (EU) No 1321/2014 concerning aviation safety. It modifies rules around airworthiness reviews, airworthiness certificates, and incident reporting. The aim is to simplify the existing regulations, align them with the risks associated with different types of aircraft and operations, and prevent misinterpretations. The most important part of this act is airworthiness reviews and issuance of the safety certificate. It will also harmonise incident reporting rules.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/108
This regulation authorizes the use of the colorant ponceau 4R as a sensory additive in animal feed, specifically for fishing bait used to attract freshwater fish. It sets a maximum limit of 15 mg/kg for this additive in complementary feed. The authorization is valid until 2036, but it is important to note that the use of ponceau 4R is prohibited in aquaculture feed. It also requires feed manufacturers to put in place measures to protect users from potential health risks.
Council Regulation (EU) 2026/150
This regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2021/1173 to boost the EU’s capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies. It does so by expanding the mission of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) to include support for “AI gigafactories” – large-scale facilities for developing and deploying advanced AI models. It also provides greater support for quantum technology research. This regulation will enable the EU to fund and facilitate the creation of infrastructure for AI and quantum computing, with the intention of strengthening the EU’s competitive edge and technological independence in these critical areas.
Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore
This agreement aims to facilitate digital trade between the EU and Singapore. It establishes rules for cross-border data flows, data protection, online consumer protection, electronic contracts, and cybersecurity. It promotes an open and secure online environment and cooperation on digital trade issues. It gives SMEs more opportunities to benefit from digital trade.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/56 of 23 October 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 as regards certificate of airworthiness and restricted certificate of airworthiness
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/136 of 8 October 2025 correcting the Swedish language version of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1302 supplementing Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards for the application of position limits to commodity derivatives and procedures for applying for exemption from position limits
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/136 is a technical fix. It corrects a mistake in the Swedish translation of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1302, which deals with position limits for commodity derivatives. Basically, there was an incorrect cross-reference in the Swedish version, and this regulation sets it right. No big changes, just ensuring the Swedish version is accurate.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/100 of 15 January 2026 amending Regulations (EU) No 748/2012 and (EU) No 1321/2014 as regards the airworthiness review process, the airworthiness certificate and occurrence reporting, and correcting Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/100 is all about making aviation safety rules clearer and more efficient. It tweaks two existing regulations to improve the process of airworthiness reviews (checking aircraft are safe to fly), makes changes to airworthiness certificates, and streamlines how incidents are reported. The goal is to simplify the rules, better reflect the real risks involved, and clear up any misunderstandings about how they should be applied.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/108 of 16 January 2026 concerning the authorisation of ponceau 4R as a feed additive for its use in baits for freshwater food-producing finfish
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/108 gives the green light to use the colourant ponceau 4R in fishing bait. Specifically, it’s allowed as a sensory additive to attract freshwater fish that are intended for human consumption. There’s a limit set at 15 mg/kg in the complementary feed (that’s the fishing bait). It’s important to note that this doesn’t apply to aquaculture – you can’t use ponceau 4R to colour feed for farmed fish. The regulation also reminds feed manufacturers to take steps to protect the health of people handling this additive.
Council Regulation (EU) 2026/150 of 16 January 2026 amending Regulation (EU) 2021/1173 on establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking
This Council Regulation (EU) 2026/150 is about the EU investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies. It expands the mission of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) to include supporting what they’re calling “AI gigafactories.” These are basically big facilities to develop and deploy really advanced AI models. The regulation also provides more support for quantum technology research. The aim is to help the EU become a leader in these key technologies and to stay competitive globally.
Agreement on digital trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore
The Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore seeks to foster digital commerce between the two regions. It’s designed to create a predictable and secure online environment for businesses and consumers. The agreement covers a wide range of digital trade aspects, from ensuring data can flow freely across borders and protecting personal information, to promoting paperless trading and safeguarding online consumer rights. It also encourages SMEs to participate in digital trade.
