Here’s a concise review of the most significant legal acts:
Food Products Protection:
‘Nougat de Montélimar’ has been registered as a Protected Geographical Indication, with a 5-year transition period allowing Bargues Agro-Industrie to continue using specific product names like ‘Pâte de nougat Montélimar’.
Agricultural Statistics:
New framework for collecting EU-wide farm data in 2026, covering farm structure, labor force, rural development, animal housing, and vineyard information. The regulation includes detailed variables for data collection about farm operations, environmental practices, and production methods.
Crypto-assets Market Supervision:
Establishes procedures for cooperation between authorities supervising crypto-assets markets, including standard forms for information exchange, deadlines for responses, and rules for joint investigations. Contact points must be designated by January 2025.
Mediterranean Fishing:
Sets minimum size requirements for specific Mediterranean species: 25mm carapace length for giant red shrimp and blue/red shrimp, and 35cm for common dolphinfish. Includes a 5% tolerance for undersized catches.
Bluefin Tuna Management:
Updates rules for bluefin tuna farming and release operations, requiring releases within 3 months of caging, mandatory video recording, and specific distance requirements for releases from farms.
Online Child Protection:
Creates a standardized form for reporting personal data processing by communication services providers in fighting online child sexual abuse, covering data types, processing methods, error rates, and sharing procedures.
EU Statistics:
Specifies requirements for collecting data on household over-indebtedness, consumption patterns, and wealth as part of EU-wide living conditions statistics.
Fishing Regulations:
Establishes a maximum catch size limit of 100cm for picked dogfish, requiring release of larger specimens, applicable until December 2024.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2921 of 19 November 2024 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the entering of a geographical indication in the Union register of geographical indications (Nougat de Montélimar (PGI))
This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes the registration of ‘Nougat de Montélimar’ as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the EU register of geographical indications. The regulation also provides a special transitional period for one specific company to continue using related product names.The regulation consists of three main articles: Article 1 confirms the entry of ‘Nougat de Montélimar’ in the EU register of geographical indications; Article 2 grants a 5-year transitional period to Bargues Agro-Industrie to continue using specific product names; and Article 3 sets the standard entry into force provision.Key provisions include:
– Official registration of ‘Nougat de Montélimar’ as a PGI
– Special permission for Bargues Agro-Industrie to continue using the names ‘Pâte de nougat Montélimar’, ‘Montelimar nougat paste’, and ‘patanouga Montélimar’ for 5 years
– The company’s eligibility for this transition period is based on their continuous use of these names for more than 5 years prior to registration
– No opposition was received during the registration process
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2914 of 25 November 2024 on the data to be provided for the reference year 2026 pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2018/1091 of the European Parliament and of the Council on integrated farm statistics as regards the list of variables and their description
This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes detailed rules for collecting agricultural statistics in the EU for the reference year 2026. Here are the key aspects:The regulation provides a comprehensive framework for collecting data about agricultural holdings in the EU, covering their structure, production methods, rural development measures, and environmental aspects. It implements Regulation (EU) 2018/1091 on integrated farm statistics.The regulation consists of three main annexes that specify:
- Annex I – Description of core structural data variables covering general information about farms, land use, and livestock
- Annex II – List of variables for specific modules on labor force, rural development, animal housing/manure management, and vineyards
- Annex III – Detailed descriptions of how to collect and report the module variables
Key provisions include:
- Detailed requirements for collecting data on farm structure, including legal status, location, land use, crop types, and livestock numbers
- Specifications for gathering information about farm labor, including family and non-family workers
- Requirements for data on rural development measures, environmental practices, and animal welfare
- Specific rules for collecting data about vineyards in countries with significant wine production
- Standardized definitions and classifications to ensure data comparability across EU member states
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2545 of 24 September 2024 laying down implementing technical standards for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to standard forms, templates and procedures for the cooperation and exchange of information between competent authorities
This Regulation establishes detailed procedures and standard forms for cooperation and information exchange between competent authorities supervising crypto-asset markets in the EU. It implements technical standards for the application of Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).The Regulation consists of 12 articles and 4 annexes containing standard forms. The main provisions cover designation of contact points, procedures for requesting and providing information, urgent requests handling, joint investigations, and data protection requirements.Key elements of the Regulation include:
- Detailed procedures for submitting and processing requests for cooperation between authorities, including timeframes and forms
- Special procedures for urgent requests requiring response within 10 working days
- Rules for conducting joint investigations and on-site inspections
- Requirements for confidentiality and permissible use of exchanged information
- Standard forms for requests, acknowledgments, replies and unsolicited information sharing
The most important provisions for practical implementation are:
- Requirement to designate contact points by January 15, 2025
- 5-day deadline for acknowledging regular requests and 3-day deadline for urgent ones
- Detailed requirements for taking statements from persons and conducting joint investigations
- Strict confidentiality rules and data protection requirements for all information exchanges
- Mandatory use of standardized forms provided in annexes for all communications
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2910 of 28 May 2024 on the implementation of the Union’s international obligations, as referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean
This Regulation establishes specific rules for fishing activities in the Mediterranean Sea, focusing on size restrictions for certain species of shrimp and dolphinfish. It implements recommendations of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) into EU law and provides derogations from the general landing obligation.The act consists of 5 articles defining its scope, key terms, and specific requirements for different species. It introduces minimum size requirements for giant red shrimp, blue and red shrimp (25 mm carapace length), and common dolphinfish (35 cm total length) in various Mediterranean regions. The regulation represents a new set of rules that will be applicable until December 31, 2026.Key provisions include:
- Prohibition of catching, retaining, and selling undersized giant red shrimp and blue and red shrimp in the Strait of Sicily, Ionian Sea, and Levant Sea
- Similar restrictions for common dolphinfish caught using Fish Aggregating Devices in the Mediterranean Sea
- A 5% tolerance margin for incidental catches of undersized specimens for all regulated species
- Clear geographical definitions of affected areas through GFCM Geographical Sub-areas
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2925 of 19 June 2024 amending Regulation (EU) 2023/2053 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the management of bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and in the Mediterranean
This Regulation amends the EU rules on the management of bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. It implements new measures adopted by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) in 2023. The changes primarily concern the management of bluefin tuna farming capacity and updating various technical protocols.The Regulation introduces several key modifications to the existing framework (Regulation 2023/2053):
- Updates to the release protocol for bluefin tuna, including detailed procedures for issuing release orders both before and after caging
- New requirements for segregation of fish prior to release operations
- Modifications to reporting templates for tracking dead or lost fish
- Revised procedures for providing ICCAT seals to regional observers
- Changes to vessel length requirements in relation to Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS)
The most significant provisions include:
- Specific timeframes for release operations (must be executed within 3 months of the last caging operation)
- Detailed requirements for video recording and monitoring of release operations
- Enhanced reporting obligations, including a new template for release reports
- Mandatory presence of ICCAT regional observers during release operations
- Specific distance requirements for releases from farms (minimum 10 miles, with possible reduction to 5 miles for smaller quantities)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2916 of 25 November 2024 laying down a standard form for the data included in the report on the processing of personal data published and reported to the competent supervisory authority and to the Commission by service providers under Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation establishes a standardized form for reporting personal data processing by providers of number-independent interpersonal communications services in their efforts to combat online child sexual abuse. The regulation is directly linked to Regulation (EU) 2021/1232 and aims to ensure uniform data collection across the EU.The regulation consists of two main parts: the legal basis and requirements in Articles 1-2, and a detailed Annex containing the standard reporting form. The form is structured into nine main categories covering various aspects of data processing and reporting.The standard form requires detailed reporting on:
- Types and volumes of processed data, including metadata and content data
- Legal grounds for processing and data transfers outside the EU
- Statistics on identified cases of child sexual abuse (both known and new CSAM)
- Information about user complaints and their resolution
- Error rates in detection technologies
- Measures to limit errors
- Data retention policies and protection safeguards
- Organizations with which data is shared
The form requires separate reporting for EU and non-EU users, and distinguishes between different types of content (images, videos, text). It also mandates detailed reporting on internal redress mechanisms, judicial complaints, and the outcomes of such complaints. The regulation requires providers to report specific measures implemented to protect personal data and ensure accurate detection of illegal content.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2915 of 25 November 2024 specifying technical items of data sets of the sample survey in the income and living conditions domain on over-indebtedness, consumption and wealth pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2019/1700 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2052
This Commission Implementing Regulation specifies technical requirements for collecting data on over-indebtedness, consumption, and wealth as part of EU-wide statistics on income and living conditions. The regulation aims to ensure accurate and standardized data collection across EU member states.The regulation consists of three main parts: the main text establishing the legal basis and general provisions, Annex I detailing technical characteristics of variables related to over-indebtedness, consumption, wealth and assessment of own needs, and Annex II amending previous regulation regarding variables on employment, education, and housing conditions.Key provisions include:
– Detailed specifications for collecting data on household loans, arrears, and financial burdens
– Requirements for gathering information about household consumption patterns, including food, transport and savings
– Variables related to wealth measurement, including property ownership and ability to maintain living standards
– Technical parameters for assessing households’ own perception of their minimum income needsThe regulation provides specific codes, modalities and reference periods for each variable to ensure standardized data collection. It includes flags to indicate data quality and collection methods. The variables are designed to measure both objective circumstances and subjective assessments of households’ financial situations.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2926 of 12 July 2024 on the implementation of the Union’s international obligations, as referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part, as regards picked dogfish
This Commission Delegated Regulation establishes specific rules regarding the fishing of picked dogfish (Squalus acanthias) as part of the implementation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and UK. The regulation introduces a maximum catch size limit and creates a derogation from the general landing obligation for this species.The regulation consists of three main articles that establish its scope, specific derogation measures, and application period. It is based on the annual consultations between the EU and UK regarding fishing opportunities and management measures for shared fish stocks.The key provisions of the regulation are:
- It prohibits targeting, retaining, landing, transporting, storing, displaying, or selling picked dogfish above 100 cm in length
- Any picked dogfish above 100 cm caught accidentally must be released back into the sea without harm
- The regulation applies to fishing activities in EU waters and to EU fishing vessels outside EU waters (except third countries’ waters)
- These measures will be in effect until December 31, 2024
The regulation aims to protect mature female picked dogfish, which are particularly vulnerable to fishing mortality. This measure complements the Total Allowable Catches (TACs) agreed between the EU and UK, as the TAC alone would not provide sufficient protection for spawning females. The regulation provides a more stable legal framework compared to temporary measures previously adopted by the Council.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2934 of 25 November 2024 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria
This Council Implementing Regulation amends the existing EU sanctions regime against Syria by updating the list of persons subject to restrictive measures. The regulation adds three new individuals to the sanctions list and updates information about one previously listed person.The regulation consists of two main articles and an annex. Article 1 introduces amendments to Annex II of the original Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, while Article 2 establishes the immediate entry into force upon publication.The key changes introduced by this regulation include:
– Addition of three new Syrian government ministers to the sanctions list: Louai Emad El-Din al-Munajjid (Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection), Firas Hassan Qaddour (Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources), and Ahmed Mohammad Bustaji (Minister of State)
– Update of information regarding Mohammad al-Mufleh, who was previously listed for his role as head of Syrian Military Intelligence in Hama
– Each new listing includes detailed identifying information such as nationality, gender, and in some cases, date and place of birth
– All three newly added ministers are listed due to their shared responsibility for the Syrian regime’s violent repression of the civilian population as government ministers
