Regulatory Review: September 2026 Legislative Acts
Below is a summary of the key legislative developments, focusing on their operational and legal content.
1. Sustainability Reporting and Trade Standards
Regulation (EU) 2026/1563 & 2026/1560: These acts simplify sustainability reporting standards under Directive 2013/34/EU and establish voluntary standards for undertakings protected by the value chain cap, aiming to…
This analysis concerns Regulation (EU) 2026/2108, which establishes a new Union Customs Code (UCC) and creates the European Union Customs Authority (EUCA).
### 1. Essence of the Act
Regulation (EU) 2026/2108 represents a fundamental overhaul of the EU’s customs framework, replacing the previous 2013 Union Customs Code to address modern challenges such as the surge in e-commerce,…
Review of Legal Acts
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2042
This act grants a Union-wide authorisation for the biocidal product OXTERIL® 350 VHP. It permits the use of this product as a disinfectant for industrial and professional applications under the conditions established in the Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 framework.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2041
This regulation establishes…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2028 grants a Union-wide authorisation for the biocidal product "ELOCLEAR," an in-situ generated disinfectant based on active chlorine. This regulation formalizes the product's market access across the European Union for specific professional uses in industrial, healthcare, and food-processing environments. It establishes strict operational parameters, safety protocols, and technical requirements to ensure…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2026 is a legal act that formalizes administrative updates to the existing Union-wide authorization for a specific family of biocidal products based on sodium hypochlorite. It primarily serves to update the list of trade names under which these products are marketed across the European Union. By replacing the previous Annex, the…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2025 renews the European Union approval for the active substance **mecoprop-P**, a chemical used in plant protection products. The regulation classifies the substance as a "candidate for substitution," meaning it is subject to stricter regulatory scrutiny due to its persistence and toxicity profile. This renewal allows the substance to remain on…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2027 authorizes the use of molybdenum chelate of EDTA as a zootechnical feed additive specifically for honeybees. This regulation follows a scientific assessment by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which identified the substance as a tool to improve the physiological condition of honeybee colonies, particularly regarding winter survival. The authorization…
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1470 serves as an update to the official list of cross-border renewable energy projects eligible for funding under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). The act formally incorporates three newly selected projects into the existing framework while simultaneously removing one project that is no longer viable in its current cross-border configuration. By…
Review of Recent European Union Legal Acts
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1119
This Regulation defines the specific information requirements for entities seeking authorization or recognition as ESG rating providers. It mandates the submission of detailed documentation regarding internal governance, control mechanisms, conflict-of-interest policies, and the methodology used to produce ESG ratings. The act establishes a…
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1092 establishes a harmonized EU code of conduct for "issuer-sponsored research," which is investment research paid for by the company being analyzed. The act aims to restore trust in such research—particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—by mandating strict independence, transparency, and conflict-of-interest management. It ensures that investors can clearly distinguish…
Analysis of Recent Legislative Acts
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1281 on Mediterranean Swordfish
This regulation adjusts the multiannual recovery plan for Mediterranean swordfish. It modifies technical conservation measures to ensure the long-term sustainability of the stock by aligning fishing efforts and gear restrictions with recent scientific evaluations of population levels.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1342 on…
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1310 serves as a critical implementation tool for the new Construction Products Regulation (EU) 2024/3110. It establishes the specific Assessment and Verification of Constancy of Performance (AVCP) systems that manufacturers must apply to various families and categories of construction products. By defining these systems, the act ensures that products are assessed…
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1761 of 12 June 2026
This regulation updates the technical reporting and monitoring obligations under the multiannual management plan for fisheries. It revises the deadlines for the submission of annual scientific reports and total annual catch data. Furthermore, it modifies technical standards concerning line weighting in fishing gear (Annex I) and…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1960 serves as a technical update to the European Union’s restrictive measures framework targeting individuals and entities associated with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida. It formally amends Annex I of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 to incorporate recent modifications to the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions list. By updating identifying information, the…
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1282 serves to refine and expand the monitoring, reporting, and publication requirements for CO2 emissions and fuel consumption data of new heavy-duty vehicles. It updates the technical Annexes of the primary legislation (Regulation (EU) 2019/1242) to ensure that the European Commission and the European Environment Agency receive more granular data regarding…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1932
This regulation establishes granular operational rules for weighing fishery products upon landing. It mandates specific technical requirements for weighing systems, the physical inspection of landing sites by national authorities, and the formal adoption of sampling plans and control programmes to ensure data accuracy in catch reporting and compliance with the…
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1195 establishes a formal, standardized procedure for identifying and listing "high-risk" plants and plant products that pose a potential phytosanitary threat to the European Union. It mandates that any proposal to restrict such imports must be supported by a comprehensive technical dossier containing scientific evidence of pest risks. By creating a…
Review of Legal Acts
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/863: This act performs a technical linguistic correction to the various language versions of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2008, which governs the procedures for examining variations to the terms of marketing authorisations for medicinal products for human use.
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1913: This regulation authorizes a temporary crisis…
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/795 amends the existing animal health framework regarding the movement of terrestrial animals within the European Union, specifically focusing on Bluetongue virus (serotypes 1-24) and Epizootic Haemorrhagic Disease (EHD) virus. The act simplifies and aligns the rules for these two diseases, which are epidemiologically similar and affect the same species, by…
Please find the review of the requested legislative acts below:
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1913
This regulation establishes an exceptional, temporary crisis distillation measure for the German wine sector for the 2026/2027 marketing year. It authorizes the distillation of surplus wine into products for industrial or energy purposes to alleviate market disturbances caused by excess supply,…