Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/248
This regulation aims to standardize the recognition of advanced electronic signatures and seals across the EU’s public sector, replacing Decision 2015/1506. It mandates that Member States recognize specific formats for these signatures and seals, including XAdES, CAdES, PAdES, and JAdES Baseline Profiles, and sets conditions for recognizing alternative validation methods.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/281
This regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 to adjust the lists of countries authorized to export poultry, germinal products, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds to the EU. It responds to avian influenza outbreaks in Canada, the UK, and the US, temporarily suspending imports from affected zones while re-authorizing imports from zones where the situation has improved. The regulation outlines updated authorized zones for businesses involved in the import of these products.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/280
This regulation revises Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, which details special control measures for African swine fever (ASF). The revision focuses on updating the demarcation of restricted zones, particularly in Latvia, following a recent ASF outbreak, requiring businesses to implement the updated zoning.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/245
This regulation updates the list of authorized substances for plastic food contact materials by amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011. It introduces new substances and modifies the conditions of use for existing ones, based on EFSA opinions. Users must comply with specific conditions for each substance, including limitations on concentrations and contact types.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/242
This regulation updates Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 regarding civil aviation security by introducing new standards for national quality control programs. It standardizes compliance monitoring, details requirements for reporting security incidents, and establishes confidential reporting systems. The regulation stipulates that operators must report aviation security occurrences and incidents within set deadlines, following a common classification system.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/250
This regulation corrects Regulation (EU) 2024/3190, which concerns the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food contact materials. It addresses inconsistencies and errors in definitions, prohibitions, derogations, analytical methods, and transitional provisions.
Regulation (EU) 2026/261
This regulation sets out to eliminate the EU’s reliance on Russian natural gas imports and prepare for the phase-out of Russian oil imports. It prohibits the import of Russian pipeline gas and LNG, with temporary exemptions for contracts concluded before June 17, 2025.
