Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1144 (Export of Cultural Goods)
This regulation establishes the legal framework for transitioning from paper-based export licenses for cultural goods to electronic formats. It introduces the “ECG system” (Electronic Cultural Goods), a centralized platform designed to handle the application, processing, and issuance of these licenses. The text divides licenses into three distinct categories: standard, specific open, and general open, defining the exact validity periods and documentation required for each. It also designates the European Commission and the Member States as joint data controllers under EU data protection rules and mandates that the ECG system must be fully operational by October 2, 2031.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/392 (Volume Cap and Transparency)
This delegated act amends the regulatory technical standards previously set out in Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/577. The text updates the methods, data submission requirements, and parameters used by trading venues and regulatory authorities for executing transparency calculations and administering the double volume cap mechanism on financial instruments.
Council Regulation (EU) 2026/1181 (Tariff Quotas on Fertilizers)
This regulation temporarily suspends the Common Customs Tariff duties for specific nitrogen-based fertilizers, including urea and ammonia, classified under designated CN codes. The text sets specific import volume quotas in metric tonnes for each code. These suspensions apply until May 31, 2027. It explicitly excludes any imports originating directly or indirectly from Russia and Belarus from benefiting from these tariff suspensions.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1192 (African Swine Fever Restricted Zones)
This regulation amends Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594. The text completely replaces the existing annex to redefine the geographical boundaries of restricted zones I, II, and III in Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Italy, Czechia, Greece, Croatia, and Spain. The changes reclassify specific municipalities and districts into higher risk zones based on updated epidemiological data.
Feed Additive Authorizations and Renewals
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1150 (Neohesperidine dihydrochalcone): Renews the authorization of this substance as a sensory feed additive (flavoring compound) for piglets, fattening pigs, calves, sheep, finfish, and dogs. It establishes maximum usage limits, storage guidelines, and obligates operators to use breathing protection equipment during handling.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1158 (Conjugated linoleic acid-methylester): Amends Regulation (EU) 2023/60 to officially transfer the legal status of the authorization holder from BASF SE to Louis Dreyfus Company Ingredients GmbH.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1151 (Inositol): Renews the authorization of inositol as a nutritional feed additive for food-producing and ornamental finfish and crustaceans, detailing labeling, purity, and storage specifications.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1146 (Silage Additives): Renews the authorization of specified strains of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and Lentilactobacillus buchneri for all animal species. The text mandates minimum dosage levels, restricts application to easy-to-ensile fresh material, and requires workers to wear eye, skin, and respiratory protective equipment.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1148 (Beta-carotene): Renews the authorization of beta-carotene and its preparations for all animal species, establishing a maximum concentration limit of 50 mg/kg in milk replacers for calves, alongside worker safety requirements.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1122 (Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 11181): Authorizes this preparation as a feed additive for poultry (fattening, reared for laying, or reproduction) and ornamental birds, under the holder Chr. Hansen A/S.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1117 (L-isoleucine): Authorizes L-isoleucine produced by Escherichia coli CCTCC M 20231916 as a nutritional feed additive for all animal species.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1115 (Application Forms): Amends Regulation (EC) No 429/2008 by replacing the templates for feed additive authorization applications and refining the technical categories of target animal species.
Plant Protection Products and Biocides
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1154 (Active Substance Deletion): Amends Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 to legally delete methoxyfenozide, penthiopyrad, and terpenoid blend QRD 460 from the EU list of approved active substances.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1120 (Prohibited Co-formulants): Amends Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 by adding twelve specific co-formulants to the list of substances prohibited from being included in plant protection products.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1123 (Labeling Requirements): Establishes new, harmonized labeling requirements for plant protection products, replacing and repealing the rules previously set out in Regulation (EU) No 547/2011.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1159 (Diversey Hydrogen Peroxide): Amends Regulation (EU) 2024/2432 to update the corporate addresses and add three new manufacturing locations within the Union authorization of the Diversey Hydrogen Peroxide Product Family.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1114 (Brenntag Propan-2-ol): Incorporates administrative and technical updates to the existing Union authorization for the Brenntag GmbH Propan-2-ol Product Family.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1165 (Data Protection Extension): Amends Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 by extending specific data protection periods related to biocidal products and active substances.
Trade, Tariffs, and Critical Raw Materials
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1161 (Copper Tubes Import Registration): Orders customs authorities to make imports of copper tubes originating in China, Mexico, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan subject to mandatory registration. This measure allows for the potential retroactive application of future anti-dumping duties.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1116 (Critical Raw Materials Recovery): Lists the specific products, technical components, and waste streams that are legally designated as having relevant critical raw materials recovery potential under Regulation (EU) 2024/1252.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1124 (Inward Processing of Sugar): Directs the immediate suspension of inward processing arrangements for raw cane sugar intended for processing into white sugar.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1187 (Molasses Import Duties): Fixes the specific representative prices, import duties, and additional import duties applicable to imports of molasses within the sugar sector, effective from June 1, 2026.
Agricultural Controls, Food, and Sanctions
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1101 (Import Inspection Frequencies): Amends Regulation (EU) 2022/2389, modifying the minimum legal frequencies for physical and identity checks on plant and plant product consignments entering the Union.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1110 (Non-Quarantine Pests): Amends Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 to introduce specific exceptions from testing and preventive measures for regulated non-quarantine pests on planting materials.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1102 (EAGF Net Balance): Updates the available financial net balance designated for European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF) expenditure under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/128.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1118 (Food Health Claim Refusal): Formally rejects the authorization of a specific health claim on foods, excluding it from the permitted registry under EU food rules.
- Regulation (EU) 2026/1164 (Iran Sanctions): Amends Regulation (EU) 2023/1529 by expanding the annex of restricted entities and individuals subject to asset freezes and travel bans due to military support for Russian operations and regional armed groups.
