Review of Legal Acts
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1735
This regulation updates the list of permitted folate sources in specific food categories, including infant formula, baby food, and food for special medical purposes. It adds “monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid” to the list, allowing manufacturers to use this substance in these food products, provided they comply with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1037. This update aims to provide greater flexibility in the formulation of specialized food products, potentially enhancing their nutritional content.
Regulation (EU) No 748/2012
The act focuses on updating environmental protection requirements for aircraft and related components, ensuring compliance with the latest standards in Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention. It clarifies requirements for manufacturing organizations and corrects inconsistencies from previous amendments to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012. The amendments are designed to ensure consistent implementation of environmental standards and clarify aircraft certification processes.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1122
This regulation brings EU vehicle safety standards in line with recent developments from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). It incorporates amendments to existing UN Regulations and introduces new UN Regulations covering areas such as fire prevention, steering equipment, electric safety, tire performance, pedestrian safety, emergency braking systems, direct vision for heavy-duty vehicles, event data recorders, and driver control assistance systems. The updates aim to enhance vehicle safety by aligning with international standards.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1729
This regulation officially registers “Muránske buchty,” a Slovakian product, as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). This grants legal protection to the name across the EU, preventing misuse and imitation and ensuring that only products made according to the defined specifications within the specified geographical area in Slovakia can be marketed under that name.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1730
This regulation approves a Union amendment to the product specification for the protected designation of origin (PDO) “Anjou Villages Brissac”, which consists of the simplification of the PDO name to “Anjou Brissac”.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1728
This act amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 to address procedures for issuing proofs of origin under the pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention. It requires suppliers to specify the legal framework (original or amended PEM rules) used to determine the origin of goods in their declarations, especially during the transitional period. This ensures clarity for exporters in applying the correct rules for preferential origin.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1724
This regulation introduces a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of barium carbonate from China and India. An investigation found evidence of dumping and material injury to the Union industry. The regulation defines the product under investigation, determines dumping margins, assesses injury to the EU industry, and establishes provisional anti-dumping duty rates for specific companies and all other imports from these countries.
Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
This regulation updates Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation, focusing on restrictions on carcinogens, germ cell mutagens, or reproductive toxicants (CMR). It incorporates newly classified CMR substances of category 1B and introduces a derogation for cumene in certain aviation fuels. These changes aim to protect the public from exposure to harmful substances while allowing specific uses of certain fuels.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1735 of 4 June 2025 amending the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council to allow the use of monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as a source of folate in infant formula and follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food, total diet replacement for weight control and in food for special medical purposes
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1735 amends Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 to include monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as an authorized source of folate in specific food categories. These categories include infant formula and follow-on formula, processed cereal-based food and baby food, total diet replacement for weight control, and food for special medical purposes. The regulation aims to update the list of permitted substances in these foods, ensuring they meet nutritional requirements and are safe for consumption.
The regulation consists of a preamble that outlines the reasoning behind the amendment, two articles that detail the amendment and its entry into force, and an annex that specifies the changes to Regulation (EU) No 609/2013. Specifically, the annex adds “monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid” to the list of permitted folate sources in the specified food categories. This addition is marked with an asterisk, referencing its listing as a novel food in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470.
The most important provision of this regulation is the inclusion of monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as a permitted source of folate in the specified food categories. This means that manufacturers can now use this substance in the production of these foods, provided they adhere to the conditions outlined in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1037, which authorized it as a novel food. This change allows for greater flexibility in the formulation of these specialized food products, potentially improving their nutritional content and bioavailability of folate.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1065 of 28 May 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 as regards updating the references to the environmental protection requirements and correcting that Regulation
This regulation amends Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 to update environmental protection requirements and correct inconsistencies. It ensures that aircraft and related components comply with the latest environmental standards set out in Annex 16 to the Chicago Convention. The regulation also addresses omissions and inconsistencies introduced by previous amendments to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.
The regulation consists of three articles and two annexes. Article 1 amends Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 by updating the title and references to environmental protection requirements, particularly in Article 9, and modifying Annex I (Part 21). Article 2 corrects Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 by inserting the title of Annex Ib (Part 21 Light) and making corrections to Annex I (Part 21). Article 3 specifies the entry into force and application date of the regulation. Annex I details amendments to Annex I (Part 21) of Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, while Annex II provides corrections to the same annex.
The most important provisions include the updated environmental protection requirements for aircraft certification, the clarification of requirements for manufacturing organizations, and the correction of inconsistencies in previous amendments. These changes ensure consistent implementation of environmental standards and clarify the certification processes for aircraft and related components.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1122 of 5 June 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council to take into account regulatory developments concerning amendments to UN Regulations Nos 25, 34, 79, 100, 117, 127 and 152, and the new UN Regulations Nos 167, 169 and 171 adopted by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1122 updates safety requirements for motor vehicles by amending Regulation (EU) 2019/2144. The amendments incorporate recent regulatory developments from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), specifically concerning UN Regulations Nos 25, 34, 79, 100, 117, 127, and 152, as well as introducing new UN Regulations Nos 167, 169, and 171. These updates ensure that EU vehicle safety standards align with the latest international standards, covering areas such as fire prevention, steering equipment, electric safety, tire performance, pedestrian safety, emergency braking systems, direct vision for heavy-duty vehicles, event data recorders, and driver control assistance systems.
The regulation modifies Annexes I and II of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144. Annex I, which lists applicable UN Regulations, is updated to reflect the latest amendments to existing regulations and to include references to the new UN Regulations Nos 167, 169, and 171. Annex II, which specifies technical requirements and testing procedures, is also amended to incorporate the new and updated UN Regulations. The changes include replacing or adding rows for specific UN Regulations, detailing the applicable series of amendments, and specifying the vehicle categories to which each regulation applies.
Several provisions are particularly important. The update to UN Regulation No 152 broadens the scope of advanced emergency braking systems to include collision mitigation with pedestrians and bicycles, not just other vehicles. The amendments to UN Regulation No 127 expand the head impact zone for pedestrian safety. The inclusion of UN Regulation No 171 introduces requirements for driver control assistance systems. Additionally, the regulation includes transitional provisions for UN Regulation No 117, allowing the continued use of certain tires approved under older standards until January 6, 2029.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1729 of 5 August 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication ‘Muránske buchty’ (PGI) in the Union register of geographical indications pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1729 officially registers “Muránske buchty,” a Slovakian product, as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) within the Union’s register. This registration confirms that “Muránske buchty” meets the criteria for geographical indication as outlined in Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. The regulation ensures legal protection for the name “Muránske buchty” across the EU, preventing misuse and imitation.
The structure of the act is straightforward. It begins with references to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, which provides the legal basis for geographical indications. It acknowledges Slovakia’s application under the previous Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, which was published in the Official Journal. The regulation notes that no objections were received during the opposition period under Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143. It concludes with two articles: Article 1 formally registers “Muránske buchty” as a PGI, and Article 2 specifies the date of entry into force. This regulation repeals Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
The most important provision is Article 1, which grants PGI status to “Muránske buchty”. This means that only products produced in accordance with the defined specifications and within the specified geographical area in Slovakia can be marketed under that name. This protection helps to preserve the traditional characteristics of “Muránske buchty” and ensures consumers are not misled by imitation products.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1730 of 5 August 2025 on the approval of a Union amendment to the product specification of the protected designation of origin Anjou Villages Brissac pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1730 approves a Union amendment to the product specification for the protected designation of origin (PDO) “Anjou Villages Brissac”. The key change is the simplification of the PDO name to “Anjou Brissac”. This regulation ensures the legal recognition and protection of the modified PDO within the European Union.
The regulation consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and reasoning for the amendment, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally approves the amendment to the product specification, specifically the change of name. Article 2 states the regulation’s entry into force, which is twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, and confirms that the regulation is binding and directly applicable in all Member States. This regulation repeals Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
The most important provision of this act is the approval of the name change from “Anjou Villages Brissac” to “Anjou Brissac”. This change will be reflected in all relevant documentation and labeling for wines produced under this PDO. Producers and stakeholders need to be aware of this change to ensure compliance with EU regulations regarding protected designations of origin.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1728 of 8 August 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 as regards the procedures for issuing of or making out proofs of origin
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1728 amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447, focusing on the procedures for issuing or making out proofs of origin within the context of the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin (PEM Convention). The amendment addresses the transitional period following changes to the PEM Convention, where both the original and amended rules of origin are applicable. It ensures that suppliers specify the legal framework used to determine the origin of goods in their declarations, allowing exporters to correctly determine the originating status of goods. The regulation retroactively applies from 1 January 2025 to accommodate supplier declarations issued before its entry into force.
The regulation modifies Articles 61 and 62 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447, specifically addressing supplier declarations. It mandates that suppliers specify the legal framework (original or amended PEM Convention rules) used to determine the origin of goods. If no framework is specified in declarations made until 31 December 2025, the original PEM Convention rules are to be used by default. The regulation also updates Annexes 22-15 to 22-18 of the Implementing Regulation, which contain the forms for supplier declarations, to reflect these changes.
The most important provision is the requirement for suppliers to specify which version of the PEM Convention rules of origin they used when making their declarations, especially during the transitional period. This ensures clarity and allows exporters to correctly apply the appropriate rules for preferential origin. The default application of the original PEM Convention rules for declarations without a specified framework until the end of 2025 is also a key element.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1724 of 8 August 2025 imposing a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of barium carbonate originating in the People`s Republic of China and India
Here’s a breakdown of the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1724:
1. **Essence of the Act:**
This regulation imposes a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of barium carbonate originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and India. The decision follows an anti-dumping investigation initiated in December 2024, prompted by a complaint from a Union industry producer, Kandelium Group GmbH. The investigation found evidence of dumping and material injury to the Union industry, leading to the imposition of these duties to protect the EU market.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Initiation and Procedure:** The regulation details the initiation of the anti-dumping investigation, the registration of imports, and the involvement of interested parties. It explains the sampling methods used for Union producers, unrelated importers, and exporting producers in both China and India.
* **Product Definition:** It clearly defines the “product under investigation” as barium carbonate with specific strontium and sulphur content, whether in powder, pressed granular, or calcined granular form, falling under CN code ex 2836 60 00 (TARIC code 2836 60 00 10). It also defines the “product concerned” and “like product.”
* **Dumping Determination:**
* **China:** Due to significant distortions in the PRC’s economy, the normal value was constructed based on costs of production and sale reflecting undistorted prices or benchmarks from an appropriate representative country, determined to be Türkiye. The regulation details the factors of production, sources for undistorted costs, and the calculation of the normal value.
* **India:** The normal value was based on domestic prices, adjusted for profitable sales.
* **Injury Determination:** The regulation assesses the injury suffered by the Union industry, considering factors such as Union consumption, import volumes and market share, prices of imports, and the economic situation of the Union industry.
* **Causation:** It examines the causal link between the dumped imports and the injury to the Union industry, while also considering other potential factors.
* **Level of Measures:** The regulation determines the level of anti-dumping duties necessary to eliminate the injury, considering target profit margins and additional costs.
* **Union Interest:** It assesses whether imposing measures is in the Union’s interest, considering the interests of the Union industry, importers, and users.
* **Provisional Anti-Dumping Measures:** It specifies the provisional anti-dumping duty rates for various companies in China and India, as well as for all other imports originating from these countries.
* **Registration:** It discontinues the registration of imports initiated earlier.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* **Duty Rates:** The specific anti-dumping duty rates for named companies and “all other imports” from China and India are critical for importers and customs authorities.
* **Invoice Requirements:** The requirement for a valid commercial invoice with a specific declaration for the application of individual duty rates is essential for compliance.
* **Registration Discontinuation:** The discontinuation of import registration means that duties will not be collected retroactively.
* **Interested Parties Rights:** The deadlines for submitting written comments and requesting hearings are important for those wishing to influence the final decision.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1731 of 8 August 2025 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards carcinogens, germ cell mutagens or reproductive toxicants subject to restrictions
This regulation amends Annex XVII to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) concerning restrictions on carcinogens, germ cell mutagens, or reproductive toxicants (CMR). It updates the list of restricted substances to reflect new classifications under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and introduces a specific derogation for cumene in certain aviation fuels. The changes aim to protect the general public from exposure to harmful substances while considering specific uses of certain fuels.
The regulation modifies Appendices 2, 4, 6, and 11 of Annex XVII to the REACH Regulation. Appendices 2, 4, and 6 are updated to include newly classified CMR substances of category 1B, aligning with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/197. A new entry is added to Appendix 11, providing a derogation for cumene present in specific types of aviation fuels from the restrictions of entries 28, 29, and 30 of Annex XVII.
The most important provisions of this regulation are the inclusion of new CMR substances classified as category 1B in Appendices 2, 4, and 6, which will subject them to restrictions on being placed on the market or used for supply to the general public. Additionally, the derogation for cumene in certain aviation fuels (Jet-A, Jet-A1, JP-(x), and gasoline conforming to specific standards) is significant, as it allows the continued use of these fuels without violating the restrictions on CMR substances. These changes will be applicable from 1 September 2025.
