Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1567
This regulation focuses on bolstering the security of remote electronic signature and seal creation
services. It essentially mandates that qualified trust service providers (QTSPs) who manage these
remote devices must comply with the ETSI TS 119 431-1 V1.3.1 standard, but with specific
adaptations. These adaptations cover a range of critical areas: ensuring personnel are properly
vetted and trained, employing robust cryptographic techniques endorsed by ENISA, and maintaining
high levels of network security. The regulation also addresses crucial aspects like service
termination plans, ensuring smooth transitions for users if a service is discontinued. All of this
is designed to safeguard signatory control over their electronic signatures and seal creators’
control over their electronic seals, in line with the eIDAS Regulation. It will apply from 19 August
2027.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1570
This regulation establishes a standardized procedure for Member States to report information to the
Commission about certified qualified electronic signature and seal creation devices. The regulation
demands the usage of a secure electronic channel designated by the Commission. The information
provided has to adhere to the specifications laid out in the regulation’s annex. This annex details
precisely what data Member States must include, covering device identification, the identity of the
certification applicant, a description of the device, the certificate of conformity, and references
to certification reports, along with the device’s certification status. This regulation is all about
ensuring transparency and creating a reliable, centralized database of certified devices across the
EU.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1536
This regulation sets out the steps for mobilizing the EU Health Task Force (EUHTF) when there’s a
serious public health emergency affecting the Union. It details exactly how a mobilization request
should be made, requiring consultation within the Health Security Committee, agreement from at
least two Member States and the Commission, and a joint request to the European Centre for Disease
Prevention and Control (ECDC). The regulation also outlines the ECDC’s responsibilities, including
informing Member States, assessing needs, and coordinating with the Commission and the Health
Security Committee to prioritize requests. Furthermore, the regulation mandates the ECDC to
monitor the activities performed by the EUHTF.
Review of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1578
This regulation updates the EU’s list of individuals, groups, and entities subject to restrictive
measures aimed at combating terrorism. Essentially, it repeals a previous list (Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2025/206) and replaces it with a new one, detailed in an annex. This annex is the
crucial part, as it specifies the individuals, groups, and entities now subject to asset freezes and
other restrictive measures under Regulation (EC) No 2580/2001. The Council has verified that the
listed entities have been involved in terrorist acts.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1572
This regulation standardizes how supervisory bodies verify and handle notifications from trust
service providers who want to offer qualified trust services. It forces supervisory bodies to have a
methodology for verifying compliance, including involving cybersecurity authorities. It ensures
transparency, meaning supervisory bodies must make information readily available to trust service
providers. The regulation also details the notification content that must be sent by trust service
providers, concerning their identity, their risk analysis, and service termination plans. Supervisory
bodies will then verify that notifications are complete and accurate and that providers comply with
the eIDAS and NIS 2 Directives.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1537
This regulation amends the rules surrounding the use of the novel food “3-Fucosyllactose”
(produced by a specific strain of *E. coli*) by increasing the permitted levels in certain
products. Specifically, it increases the amount allowed in infant formula, follow-on formula, foods
for special medical purposes for infants and young children, and food supplements (excluding those
for infants and young children). However, it also includes new labelling requirements for food
supplements containing the ingredient, warning against use by children under 3 and concurrent use
with other products containing added 3-Fucosyllactose. Finally, only Chr. Hansen A/S is authorized
to place this novel food on the market until January 25, 2028.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1566
This regulation specifies the standards that qualified trust service providers must follow when
verifying the identity and attributes of individuals or entities who receive qualified certificates
or electronic attestations of attributes. The regulation adapts the ETSI TS 119 461 standard, so
all qualified trust service providers must follow this version. Adaptations also include normative
references, use cases for the issuance of qualified certificates or qualified electronic
attestations of attributes, identity proofing by other identification means, automated operation,
validation of physical identity documents, and termination and termination plans. It sets the
benchmarks for proving identity, like False Acceptance Rates (FAR) and False Rejection Rates (FRR)
in automated processes, and stresses the importance of peer reviews and conformity assessments to
ensure trustworthiness.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1569
This regulation concerns qualified electronic attestations of attributes and electronic attestations
of attributes. The key points include the application of reference standards and technical
specifications for these attestations, requirements for the revocation of qualified electronic
attestations of attributes. The regulation also establishes requirements for notifying public
sector bodies involved in issuing electronic attestations of attributes. The Commission is tasked
with creating and maintaining catalogues of attributes and schemes to enhance verification and
interoperability. The act also establishes mechanisms for qualified trust service providers to
verify attributes against authentic sources.
Review of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1583
This regulation updates the EU’s sanctions list related to the situation in Libya. Specifically, it
removes one person, Mohamad Ali HOUEJ, from the list of individuals and entities subject to
restrictive measures. This means that asset freezes and travel bans previously imposed on this
individual are now lifted within the European Union.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1568
This regulation details the rules for Member States to conduct peer reviews of their electronic
identification (eID) schemes, as required by the eIDAS Regulation. It lays out how these reviews
will be organized within the European Digital Identity Cooperation Group to ensure that eID schemes
work smoothly across borders. It details information that must be submitted for the peer review,
timeline and how it should be performed, as well as expected outcomes.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1527
This regulation authorizes two specific preparations of *Lactiplantibacillus plantarum* (NCIMB
41028 and NCIMB 30148) to be used as silage additives for all animal species. The use of these
additives is authorized until August 19, 2035. The regulation also mandates for feed business
operators to follow established operational procedures to ensure safety.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1522
This regulation aims to adapt existing rules for implementing the EU’s system to prevent illegal,
unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing to new changes introduced by Regulation (EU)
2023/2842. It simplifies procedures, enhancing control measures, and ensuring compliance. Key
updates involve the mandatory use of the CATCH database for all exchanges of information related
to catch certificates, updated port inspection criteria for high-risk vessels, and revised
conditions for simplified catch certificates for small-scale fisheries.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1514
This regulation grants protection within the European Union to the geographical indication (GI)
‘आशसदस जषवतद / Kampot-Kep Salt’ from Cambodia. This means that only salt
produced in the Kampot-Kep region of Cambodia according to specific standards can be marketed
under that name within the EU.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1550
This regulation establishes the technical specifications and other requirements for the
decentralised IT system mandated by Regulation (EU) 2023/1543 for European Production Orders
and European Preservation Orders for electronic evidence in criminal proceedings. It focuses on
ensuring interoperability, security, and standardization within the IT infrastructure for
cross-border criminal investigations, including communication protocols, security measures, and
data exchange standards.
Review of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1576
This regulation adds two new entities, GRAN GRIF and VIV ANSANM, to the EU’s sanctions list
related to the situation in Haiti, following decisions by the United Nations Security Council
(UNSC).
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1515
This regulation allows the use of oil from *Schizochytrium limacinum* (strain ATCC-20889) as a novel
food, specifically for use in infant formula and follow-on formula. It also grants exclusive
rights to BioPlus Life Sciences for five years.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1513
This regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 concerning the novel food Calanus
finmarchicus oil. The amendment adjusts the conditions of use and labelling requirements for this
oil, specifically regarding the levels of astaxanthin esters and the age groups for which certain
restrictions apply.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1523
This regulation authorises the use of *Lactiplantibacillus plantarum* NCIMB 30094 as a feed additive
for all animal species. It also mandates that feed business operators implement operational
procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks to users.
Review of Regulation (EU) 2025/1561
This Regulation (EU) 2025/1561 amends Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, focusing on the due diligence
obligations for economic operators. The key change is a postponement of the application date of
these due diligence obligations by two years.
Review of Agreement establishing a framework for the Republic of Armenia’s participation
in European Union crisis management operations.
This agreement establishes a framework for Armenia to contribute personnel and resources to both
civilian and military EU crisis management operations, covering aspects such as decision-making,
the status of personnel, command and control, financial contributions, and classified
information.
Review of Agreement between the EU and the Republic of Korea regarding Korea’s participation
in Union programs.
This agreement establishes a framework for the Republic of Korea to participate in specific EU
programs and activities. It outlines the terms, conditions, and financial contributions required
for such participation, fostering cooperation between the EU and Korea. This article is crucial as
it defines how Korea can participate in specific EU programs. The Protocols mentioned here are
essential for understanding the exact scope and conditions of participation in each program.
Review of Court judgment regarding Case E-23/24, “AO and IM”.
The judgment clarifies that when assessing whether an EEA national has sufficient resources under
Article 7(1)(b) of Directive 2004/38/EC, all available resources must be considered, irrespective
of their origin. This includes resources provided in whole or in part by a third-country
national.
Review of Notice from the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) announces the applicable interest
rates.
The notice from the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) announces the applicable interest rates for
the recovery of unlawful state aid and the reference/discount rates for EFTA States, effective from
May 1, 2025. The base rates are essential for determining the amount of interest to be charged on
illegally granted state aid that needs to be recovered from beneficiaries. They also serve as a
benchmark for calculating the discount rate applied to future cash flows in certain state aid
assessments.
Review of Advisory Opinion from the EFTA Court by the Supreme Court of Norway.
The request concerns the interpretation of Article 5 of Directive 2008/104/EC on temporary agency
work. The question focuses on the scope of Article 5 of the Temporary Agency Work Directive in a
specific context: temporary workers employed by an agency in an EEA state, working for a company
in the same EEA state, but operating on a vessel involved in petroleum activities on the state’s
continental shelf.
Review of Decision by the EFTA Surveillance Authority regarding a Norwegian aid scheme for the
development of a new floating offshore wind farm in Utsira Nord.
The decision provides key details about the aid scheme, including the date of adoption (April 15,
2025), the case number (93862), and the decision number (067/25/COL). The most important
provisions for potential users are the budget of NOK 35 billion available as direct grants, the
competitive bidding procedure that will determine the aid intensity, and the timeline with the
auction scheduled for 2028-2029. These elements will be crucial for companies interested in
participating in the development of the floating offshore wind farm and accessing the available
funding.
Review of Decision by the EFTA Surveillance Authority regarding a state aid measure implemented
by Norway.
The decision states that the Authority has no objections to amendments made to the Norwegian tax
refund scheme for employing seafarers. The legal basis for the scheme is the Regulation on
subsidies for the employment of workers at sea of 26 February 2016 No 204.For businesses
operating in the Norwegian maritime transport sector, this decision confirms the continuation of
financial support through the tax refund scheme.
