Review of Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025/811
This Directive updates Directive 2002/59/EC, mandating ships to report insurance coverage information to ship reporting systems. Specifically, it amends Annex I of Directive 2002/59/EC, point 4, requiring ships to report evidence of insurance for maritime claims, as per Article 4 of Directive 2009/20/EC. It also requires reporting of civil liability certificates in accordance with the CLC Convention (1992), the Bunkers Convention (2001), and the Nairobi WRC (2007). Member States had six months from publication to implement the necessary regulations.
Review of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/637
This Regulation amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2292, updating entry requirements for specific goods into the EU. It harmonizes with Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 on food hygiene for animal products. Changes include updated Harmonized System (HS) and Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes in Articles 3, 13, and 21 for products like dairy, animal-derived additives, and collagen casings, specifying that they must originate from listed third countries or regions. It broadens the list of establishments eligible to provide raw materials for minced meat and similar products. Products falling under these HS and CN codes must have official certificates upon entry. Composite products containing only gelatine capsules not derived from ruminant bones are now exempt from needing a private attestation.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/828
This Regulation corrects errors in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/500, which imposed countervailing duties on aluminium road wheels from Morocco. It addresses the residual subsidy rate and the conditions for individual duty rates. Recital 553 is modified to clarify the basis for the residual subsidy rate. The residual rate is set at 31.45%, as reflected in updates to tables in recitals 554 and 705, and Article 1, paragraph 2. Article 1, paragraph 3 is revised, requiring a valid commercial invoice with a specific declaration to apply individual countervailing duty rates.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/825
This Regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447, improving the consultation process for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status applications. It replaces paragraph 3 of Article 31 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447, mandating consulted customs authorities to respond within the deadline set by the competent authority. The overall consultation process now has a deadline of 80 days from the communication of conditions and criteria to be examined.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/807
This Regulation grants Union authorisation EU-0032888-0000 for the biocidal product ‘C(M)IT/MIT & Glutaraldehyde Formulations’, valid from May 19, 2025, to April 30, 2030, to Solenis Switzerland GmbH. It is for use as a preservative and slimicide in various industrial applications. The annex details the product’s characteristics, hazard and precautionary statements, authorized uses, and general directions for use. Authorized uses include preservation of diluted wet-end fluids and white water, water in cooling systems, pasteurizers, textile and fiber processing, photoprocessing, paint spray booths, electrodeposition coating systems, heating systems, and slimicide treatment in pulp and paper manufacturing.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/812
This Regulation approves Spain’s request to cancel the traditional term ‘Vino de pago calificado’. Article 1 formally approves the cancellation, meaning the term can no longer be used as a protected traditional term within the EU.
Review of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/822
This Regulation amends Annex IV to Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013, updating the list of individuals subject to restrictive measures regarding Myanmar/Burma. It replaces entries for 14 individuals, updating their identifying information and the reasons for their listing, detailing their involvement in undermining democracy or human rights violations.
Review of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/817
This Regulation amends Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2023/888, updating restrictive measures targeting individuals and entities destabilizing the Republic of Moldova. It replaces entries for six individuals and one entity, providing updated identifying information and revised reasons for their designation. These reasons often include involvement in illegal financing, incitement to violence, corruption, disinformation, and association with Russian influence.
Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/830
This Regulation amends Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404, concerning authorized third countries for poultry and related products. It suspends entry from specific zones in the United Kingdom and the United States due to HPAI outbreaks and reauthorizes entry from other zones with improved animal health, impacting which regions can export to the EU.
Review of Council Regulation (EU) 2025/813
This Regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in Libya, in response to UN Security Council changes. These include introducing exemptions to the arms embargo, a new listing criterion for asset freezes, and modifying measures on the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA). Key changes include new definitions, updated restrictions on equipment used for internal repression (Article 2), restrictions on military goods (Article 3), a prohibition on importing military goods from Libya (Article 3a), and modifications to Article 6 regarding designations. Article 11a introduces conditions for using frozen LIA cash reserves.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025/811 of 19 February 2025 amending Annex I to Directive 2002/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards information to be notified to ship reporting systems
Here’s a breakdown of the Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025/811:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This Directive amends Directive 2002/59/EC to enhance maritime safety and environmental protection by requiring ships to report information about their insurance coverage to ship reporting systems. This measure aims to address the risks posed by the increasing number of “dark or shadow fleet” vessels, which often operate without adequate insurance and pose a threat to maritime safety and the environment. The Directive ensures alignment with recent international standards and addresses emerging risks effectively.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Amendment to Annex I of Directive 2002/59/EC:** The core of the Directive is the modification of Annex I to Directive 2002/59/EC, specifically point 4, which lists the information ships must report to ship reporting systems.
* **Insurance Certificate Reporting:** The key change is the replacement of point X (“Miscellaneous”) in Annex I. Ships are now required to report details of their insurance certificates, including:
* Evidence of insurance for maritime claims as per Article 4 of Directive 2009/20/EC.
* Civil liability certificates in accordance with:
* The International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage, 1992 (CLC Convention).
* The International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 (Bunkers Convention).
* The Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007 (Nairobi WRC).
* **Implementation:** Member States are required to adopt and publish the necessary laws, regulations, and administrative provisions to comply with this Directive within six months of its publication.
**3. Main Provisions for Practical Use:**
* **Expanded Reporting Requirements:** Ship operators need to ensure that they can provide the required insurance information to the relevant authorities through ship reporting systems. This includes having readily available documentation of their insurance coverage and civil liability certificates.
* **Alignment with International Standards:** The Directive brings EU law in line with recent IMO resolutions and guidelines concerning maritime insurance and liability. Shipowners should be aware of these international standards and ensure their insurance arrangements comply.
* **Enforcement:** Member States will be responsible for enforcing these new reporting requirements. Ships that fail to provide the necessary insurance information may be subject to penalties or other enforcement actions.
* **Focus on Ships in Transit:** The directive is important because it covers ships sailing along Member States coasts, in transit, but do not enter into any Member State port, and needs to be addressed.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/637 of 29 January 2025 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2292 as regards the requirements for the entry into the Union of certain dairy products, certain food additives derived from animals, collagen casings, minced meat, meat preparations, mechanically separated meat and composite products containing gelatine capsules
This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/637 amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2292, focusing on the requirements for the entry of specific goods into the European Union. The amendments aim to ensure consistency with existing regulations, particularly Regulation (EC) No 853/2004, which lays down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin. The regulation updates the lists of products of animal origin that require specific conditions for entry into the EU, such as being sourced from approved countries and establishments. Additionally, it clarifies the documentation needed for certain composite products containing gelatine capsules.
The regulation modifies Articles 3, 13, 15, 21, and 22 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2292. These changes include:
– Updating the Harmonized System (HS) headings and Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes for products that can only enter the EU from listed third countries or regions. This includes certain dairy products, food additives derived from animals, and collagen casings.
– Expanding the list of establishments from which raw materials must be sourced for the production of minced meat, meat preparations, and mechanically separated meat. This now includes establishments producing minced meat, meat preparations, or mechanically separated meat themselves.
– Revising the HS headings and CN codes for products that require an official certificate upon entry into the EU, again focusing on dairy products and collagen casings.
– Exempting composite products containing only gelatine capsules not derived from ruminant bones from the requirement of a private attestation.
The most important provisions for practical use are the updated lists of HS headings and CN codes in Articles 3, 13, and 21, as these determine which products are subject to specific entry conditions, including the need for sourcing from approved countries and establishments, and the requirement for official certificates. The clarification in Article 22 regarding composite products containing gelatine capsules is also significant, as it simplifies the entry requirements for these products by removing the need for a private attestation under certain conditions.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/828 of 28 April 2025 correcting Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/500 imposing definitive countervailing duties on imports of certain aluminium road wheels originating in Morocco
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/828 serves to correct errors and clarify provisions within Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/500, which imposed definitive countervailing duties on imports of certain aluminium road wheels originating in Morocco. The corrections primarily address the determination of the residual subsidy rate applicable to all other imports from Morocco and the conditions for applying individual countervailing duty rates. The aim is to ensure fair trade practices and minimize the risk of circumvention of duties.
The regulation amends specific recitals and articles of the original Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/500. It modifies recital 553 to clarify the basis for setting the residual subsidy rate, ensuring it accounts for potential benefits from governmental support that new exporting producers might receive. It updates the tables in recitals 554 and 705, as well as Article 1, paragraph 2, to reflect the corrected duty rates for specific companies and for all other imports originating in Morocco, setting the residual rate at 31.45%. Furthermore, it revises Article 1, paragraph 3, to specify the conditions under which individual countervailing duty rates apply, requiring a valid commercial invoice with a specific declaration to be presented to customs authorities.
The most important provision of this regulation is the adjustment of the residual countervailing duty rate for all other imports originating in Morocco to 31.45%. This rate applies to companies other than the two specifically named (DMA and Hands 8) and to imports for which a valid commercial invoice is not presented. This change is crucial for importers and exporters dealing with aluminium road wheels from Morocco, as it significantly impacts the applicable duty rates and the documentation required for customs clearance.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/825 of 28 April 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 laying down detailed rules for implementing certain provisions of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the Union Customs Code
Here’s a breakdown of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/825:
**Essence of the Act:**
This regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447, which lays down detailed rules for implementing the Union Customs Code. The key aim is to improve the consultation process between customs authorities of different Member States when assessing applications for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status. The amendment ensures that consulted customs authorities respond to mandatory consultations within a specific timeframe, addressing the risk of AEO status being granted without proper assessment.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Article 1:** This is the core of the amendment. It replaces paragraph 3 of Article 31 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447. The new text mandates that consulted customs authorities must respond within the deadline set by the competent customs authority. It also establishes an overall deadline of 80 days for the entire consultation process, starting from when the competent authority communicates the necessary conditions and criteria to be examined.
* **Article 2:** This article specifies the entry into force of the regulation, which is the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. It also states that the regulation is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
**Main Provisions Important for Use:**
The most important provision is the amended Article 31(3) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447. This change introduces a mandatory response requirement for consulted customs authorities within a defined timeframe. This is crucial for businesses seeking AEO status, as it aims to ensure a more thorough and reliable assessment process. It also impacts customs authorities, as they must now adhere to stricter deadlines for responding to consultation requests.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/807 of 28 April 2025 granting a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product C(M)IT/MIT & Glutaraldehyde Formulations in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This is a description of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/807, which grants a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product named ‘C(M)IT/MIT & Glutaraldehyde Formulations’. The product is authorized for use as a preservative and slimicide in various industrial applications. The regulation specifies the conditions, uses, and limitations for placing this product on the market and its use within the European Union.
The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 grants the Union authorisation to Solenis Switzerland GmbH for the biocidal product ‘C(M)IT/MIT & Glutaraldehyde Formulations’ under authorisation number EU-0032888-0000, valid from May 19, 2025, to April 30, 2030. Article 2 states that the regulation will come into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The annex provides a detailed summary of the biocidal product’s characteristics, including administrative information, product composition, hazard and precautionary statements, authorized uses, and general directions for use.
The most important provisions of this regulation are those outlined in the annex, which detail the authorized uses of the biocidal product. These include preservation of diluted wet-end fluids and white water during storage, preservation of water in closed and open recirculating cooling systems, preservation of water in pasteurizers, conveyor belts, and air washers, preservation of recirculating water in textile and fiber processing, photoprocessing, fountain solutions, paint spray booths, electrodeposition coating systems, heating systems, and slimicide treatment in the wet end stage of pulp and paper manufacturing. Each authorized use includes specific instructions, risk mitigation measures, and disposal instructions to ensure safe and effective application.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/812 of 28 April 2025 approving the cancellation of the traditional term Vino de pago calificado in accordance with Article 115(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/812 concerns the cancellation of the traditional term ‘Vino de pago calificado’. The regulation approves the request made by Spain to cancel this term. The decision was made after the Commission examined the application and published it without receiving any objections. As a result, the term will be removed from the electronic register of protected traditional terms.
The structure of the act is very simple. It consists of a preamble that explains the reasons for the regulation, followed by two articles. The first article formally approves the cancellation of the traditional term ‘Vino de pago calificado’. The second article specifies that the regulation will come into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. There are no previous versions mentioned in the text, so there are no changes to compare.
The most important provision of this act is Article 1, which directly approves the cancellation of the traditional term ‘Vino de pago calificado’. This means that this term can no longer be used as a protected traditional term within the European Union.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/822 of 25 April 2025 implementing Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma
Here’s a breakdown of the Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/822 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation amends Annex IV to Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013, which lists individuals subject to restrictive measures (sanctions) due to the situation in Myanmar/Burma. The changes involve updating the entries for 14 individuals already on the list, providing new identifying information and updated reasons for their inclusion. This regulation reinforces the EU’s commitment to addressing the ongoing issues related to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Myanmar/Burma.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Article 1:** This article states that Annex IV of the original Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 is amended as detailed in the Annex to this new regulation.
* **Article 2:** This specifies that the regulation comes into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
* **Annex:** This is the core of the regulation. It replaces the existing entries for 14 individuals listed under “A. Natural persons referred to in Article 4a” in Annex IV of Regulation (EU) No 401/2013. For each of these individuals, the following information is updated:
* Name
* Identifying information (date and place of birth, nationality, gender, etc.)
* Reasons for being listed (detailing their involvement in undermining democracy, human rights violations, or actions threatening peace and security in Myanmar/Burma)
* Date of original listing
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* The updated list of sanctioned individuals in the Annex is the most crucial part. It provides the most current information on those targeted by EU restrictive measures.
* The “Reasons” section for each individual offers detailed explanations for the sanctions, outlining their specific actions and roles in the context of the Myanmar/Burma situation. This is important for understanding the scope and justification of the sanctions.
* The regulation directly amends Annex IV of Regulation (EU) No 401/2013. Therefore, to have a complete picture of the sanctions regime, one must read this implementing regulation in conjunction with the original Regulation (EU) No 401/2013.
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/817 of 25 April 2025 implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/888 concerning restrictive measures in view of actions destabilising the Republic of Moldova
Here’s a breakdown of the Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/817:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation amends Council Regulation (EU) 2023/888, which concerns restrictive measures (sanctions) targeting individuals and entities involved in destabilizing actions against the Republic of Moldova. The new regulation updates the information and reasons for the inclusion of certain individuals and entities already on the sanctions list. It reflects the EU’s ongoing effort to address actions undermining Moldova’s stability.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Article 1:** This is the core of the regulation. It states that Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2023/888 is amended as detailed in the Annex to this new regulation.
* **Article 2:** Specifies that the regulation comes into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, ensuring immediate effect.
* **Annex:** This section provides the specific amendments to Annex I of the original regulation. It replaces entries for six natural persons (individuals) and one legal entity. The replaced entries include updated identifying information and revised reasons for their designation under the sanctions regime.
**Changes Compared to Previous Versions:**
The regulation does not introduce new sanctions or fundamentally alter the scope of the existing regime. Instead, it refines the existing list by updating information related to already sanctioned individuals and entities. This suggests an ongoing review and adjustment of the sanctions to ensure they remain targeted and effective.
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* **Updated Information on Listed Individuals and Entities:** The most important aspect is the updated information in the Annex. This includes details like names, identifying information (dates and places of birth, nationality, ID numbers), and, crucially, the *reasons* for their continued listing. These reasons provide insight into why the EU believes these individuals and entities are involved in actions destabilizing Moldova.
* **Understanding the “Reasons” for Listing:** The detailed explanations for each listing are critical. They outline the specific activities or associations that led to the sanctions. These reasons often involve allegations of:
* Involvement in illegal financing of political parties.
* Incitement to violence and organization of disruptive protests.
* Corruption and financial misconduct.
* Dissemination of disinformation and propaganda.
* Association with individuals or entities linked to Russian influence.
* **Direct Applicability:** Article 2 states the regulation is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. This means the sanctions are immediately enforceable in all EU countries without the need for national implementing legislation.
**** This regulation is highly relevant to Ukraine due to the ongoing geopolitical context and concerns about Russian interference in neighboring countries. The focus on individuals and entities involved in undermining Moldova’s stability highlights the EU’s concern about similar destabilization efforts that could impact Ukraine and Ukrainians. The references to Russian propaganda and influence are particularly noteworthy in this regard.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/830 of 25 April 2025 amending Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 as regards the entries for the United Kingdom and the United States in the lists of third countries, territories or zones thereof authorised for the entry into the Union of consignments of poultry and germinal products of poultry, and of fresh meat of poultry and game birds
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/830 amends Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404, specifically concerning the lists of third countries, territories, or zones authorized for the entry into the Union of consignments of poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds. The regulation addresses recent outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the United Kingdom and the United States. It temporarily suspends the entry of certain poultry products from specific restricted zones in these countries, while also reauthorizing entry from other zones where the animal health situation has improved.
The regulation modifies Annexes V and XIV of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. These annexes list third countries, territories, or zones authorized for the entry of poultry, germinal products, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds into the EU. The amendments involve updating the entries for the United Kingdom and the United States by adding new restricted zones due to recent HPAI outbreaks and removing restrictions from zones where the situation has been resolved. This is done by replacing existing rows and adding new rows for specific zones with details on permitted commodities, applicable restrictions, and dates related to the outbreaks and their resolution.
The most important provisions of this regulation are the specific changes to the lists of authorized third countries, territories, or zones in Annexes V and XIV. These changes directly impact which regions in the United Kingdom and the United States are permitted to export poultry and related products to the European Union. The dates provided in the amended annexes are crucial for determining the period during which the restrictions or authorizations apply.
Council Regulation (EU) 2025/813 of 25 April 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya
This Council Regulation (EU) 2025/813 amends Regulation (EU) 2016/44 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Libya. The amending regulation responds to changes made by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) regarding the arms embargo and asset freeze measures. These changes include introducing exemptions to the arms embargo and a new listing criterion for freezing assets, as well as modifying the scope of measures imposed on the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA). The amendments aim to ensure uniform application of the UNSC resolutions across all EU Member States.
The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 details the amendments to Regulation (EU) 2016/44, and Article 2 states that the regulation will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The amendments in Article 1 include adding definitions for “brokering services”, “financing or financial assistance”, and “competent authorities”. It replaces Article 2 regarding prohibitions on equipment used for internal repression, and Article 3 concerning restrictions on the sale, supply, transfer, or export of military goods and technology. It also inserts a new Article 3a prohibiting the import, purchase, or transfer of military goods and technology from Libya. Furthermore, it modifies Article 6 regarding the designation of individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures and introduces Article 11a concerning the use of frozen cash reserves of the LIA under specific conditions and with the approval of the Sanctions Committee.
The most important provisions for practical use are the updated restrictions on the sale, supply, transfer, or export of equipment that might be used for internal repression (Article 2) and the detailed rules regarding arms and military equipment (Article 3). The introduction of Article 3a, which prohibits the import of military goods and technology from Libya, is also significant. Additionally, Article 11a provides a framework for the potential use of frozen LIA assets for investment purposes, subject to approval by the Sanctions Committee, which could have financial implications for the LIA and the Member States holding its assets.
