Plant Pests Regulation
Removes Leucinodes pseudorbonalis from EU’s prohibited pest list. Lists four prohibited pests until May 31, 2027: Chloridea virescens, Homona magnanima, Resseliella citrifrugis, and Spodoptera ornithogalli. Each pest now has an EPPO code for identification.
Feed Additives Authorization
Authorizes Lactococcus lactis DSM 34262 as a silage additive for all animal species. Requires minimum concentration of 3 × 10¹¹ CFU/g and specific dose of 1×10⁸ CFU/kg fresh material. Valid until March 2035.
Grapevine Pest Control Areas
Updates demarcated areas for Grapevine flavescence dorée containment in eight countries. Adds new areas in France and Italy, extends existing zones in Croatia, Portugal, and Slovenia. Creates buffer zones in Austria and Spain.
Feed Additive Renewal
Renews authorization for Levilactobacillus brevis DSM 16680 as silage additive until March 2035. Requires minimum 2.5 × 10¹⁰ CFU/g concentration and specific dose when used alone.
Food Supplements Amendment
Adds calcidiol monohydrate to permitted vitamin D sources in food supplements. Must comply with novel food regulations and specific conditions.
Cattle Feed Additive
Authorizes Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 for cattle fattening until March 2035. Requires minimum 5 × 109 CFU/g of viable yeast cells.
Health Claim Rejection
Refuses authorization for health claim linking Appethyl® (spinach extract) to weight reduction due to insufficient scientific evidence.
Plastic Food Contact Materials
Introduces stricter purity requirements for substances in plastic food contact materials. Updates rules for reprocessing, testing, and documentation requirements.
Food Import Authorization
Updates third-country authorization lists for fishery and animal product exports to EU. Removes several countries’ authorizations and adds new approvals for specific products.
