Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1795
This regulation amends the list of regions subject to special disease control measures for African swine fever (Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/594). It adjusts the geographical scope of restricted zones within the Member States to reflect the evolution of the epidemiological situation, ensuring that movement restrictions on pigs and…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1410 grants a Union-wide authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘Prisman Händedesinfektion’. This regulation allows the product to be made available on the market and used across all European Union Member States for human hygiene purposes (Product-Type 1). The authorisation is based on the assessment that the product meets the safety…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1737 grants a Union-wide authorisation for the biocidal product family known as "BPF THO TM Desana." This regulation permits the marketing and professional/industrial use of this product family for the disinfection of food and feed areas, specifically targeting bacteria, yeasts, and fungi. The authorisation is valid for a ten-year period, from…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1734 updates the technical standards for animal welfare during killing by amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009. This act incorporates the latest scientific opinions from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to refine the use of non-penetrative captive bolt devices and introduces nitrogen-based high-expansion foam as a new…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778 establishes the technical and operational framework for the Digital Product Passport (DPP) registry, a central component of the EU’s sustainable product policy. It defines how economic operators must register product data, how national authorities access this information for market surveillance, and the security standards required to maintain the system. This…
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1779 is a legal instrument adopted by the Council of the European Union to expand the list of individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures under the existing sanctions regime established by Regulation (EU) No 269/2014. ****: This act is directly related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as it targets…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1698: Emergency Agricultural Support
This regulation establishes an emergency financial support mechanism for agricultural sectors in Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal, Romania, and Slovenia. The funds are designated to mitigate economic losses sustained by producers due to adverse climatic events and natural disasters. The act allocates financial aid to compensate for these disruptions…
This notice serves as the formal legal notification regarding the entry into force of the international agreement between the European Union and Canada concerning procurement under the "Safe Instrument." It confirms that all necessary internal procedures, specifically those outlined in Article 15(2) of the signed agreement, were finalized on 29 June 2026. Consequently, the agreement…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1553 serves as a protective phytosanitary measure designed to prevent the entry and spread of specific harmful pests into the European Union. It updates the existing list of prohibited pests by adding new threats and extending the duration of current restrictions for others. This regulation is a direct application of the…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1554 establishes a standardized framework for Member States to collect and report urban mobility data to the European Commission. It focuses on three core pillars: sustainability, safety, and accessibility, ensuring that urban nodes within the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) are monitored consistently. By utilizing the existing TENtec information system, the regulation…
Review of EU Legal Acts
1. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1451
This act revises the list of implantable and class III medical devices that are exempt from the standard requirement to conduct clinical investigations. It modifies the specific exemptions within the regulatory framework of Regulation (EU) 2017/745 to ensure that clinical evidence requirements are proportionate…
Decision No 1/2026 of the CETA Joint Committee establishes a specialized, expedited framework for resolving investment disputes specifically tailored for natural persons and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By introducing streamlined procedures, shorter timelines, and the use of a sole Tribunal member, the act aims to significantly reduce the financial and administrative burdens that typically…
This Agreement between the European Union and the Lebanese Republic establishes a formal framework for judicial cooperation in criminal matters between Eurojust and the competent Lebanese authorities. Its primary objective is to enhance the investigation and prosecution of serious cross-border crimes, specifically organized crime and terrorism, while ensuring robust protection for fundamental rights and personal…
This Interpretation No 1/2026 of the CETA Joint Committee serves as a binding clarification of the investment protection standards established under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada. It provides authoritative guidance to arbitral tribunals on how to interpret key provisions regarding fair and equitable treatment, indirect expropriation, and…
Council Regulation (EU) 2026/1547 is a technical legislative act that updates and adjusts fishing opportunities for various fish stocks across multiple global maritime regions for the 2026–2028 period. It primarily serves to implement new scientific advice, incorporate outcomes from international fisheries consultations, and adjust quotas based on bilateral agreements with third countries such as the…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1427 authorizes the placing on the market of "egg membrane hydrolysate (enzymatically produced)" as a novel food within the European Union. This regulation formally integrates the product into the existing Union list of authorized novel foods established by Regulation (EU) 2017/2470. The authorization is granted specifically to the applicant, Eggnovo SL,…
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1541 serves as an update to the European Union’s restrictive measures framework regarding the proliferation and use of chemical weapons. It specifically targets six individuals identified as being involved in the development of epibatidine, a toxic substance linked to the death of Alexei Navalny. By amending the existing Annex I of…
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1444 serves to formally repeal two legacy legal acts, Regulations (EC) No 1497/2007 and (EC) No 1516/2007, which previously governed leakage checking requirements for specific equipment containing fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases). This action is part of a broader regulatory cleanup necessitated by the adoption of the new overarching F-gas framework, Regulation…
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/908 serves to streamline the import process for specific shelf-stable composite food products entering the European Union. It achieves this by updating the list of goods exempted from mandatory official controls at border control posts and aligning private attestation requirements with existing Union legislation. By classifying these products as low-risk, the…
Review of Recent Legislative Acts
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1451
This act amends the Medical Devices Regulation (EU) 2017/745 to update the specific list of implantable and Class III medical devices. It explicitly defines which of these high-risk devices are exempted from the general legal requirement to conduct formal clinical investigations, provided they meet predefined…