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…
The act establishes new rules for checking plants, plant products, and other objects entering the European Union through border control posts. It modifies the frequency rates for identity and physical checks of various agricultural products, focusing on specific categories like cut flowers, fruits, vegetables, and used machinery from different countries of origin. The regulation aims…
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This Regulation amends the EU rules regarding the lists of third countries authorized to export certain fishery products and food-producing animals to the EU. It updates the lists of countries that have approved control plans for monitoring pharmacologically active substances, pesticides and contaminants in food products. The act…
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This is a Commission Delegated Directive that updates the list of defense-related products in the EU's defense transfer licensing system. It replaces the previous list with an updated version aligned with the EU Common Military List from February 2024. The directive aims to maintain strict control over transfers of military equipment…
This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends the EEA Agreement by incorporating updates to the list of defence-related products in accordance with the EU's Common Military List. The Decision specifically modifies Annex II of the EEA Agreement, which deals with technical regulations, standards, testing and certification.
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- The Decision consists of 4…
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This is a detailed regulation that specifies what information financial entities must provide when notifying authorities of their intention to provide crypto-asset services. It establishes comprehensive requirements for documentation, operational procedures, and security measures that crypto-asset service providers must implement and describe in their notifications.
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This is a Commission Delegated Directive that updates the list of defense-related products in Directive 2009/43/EC to align it with the latest EU Common Military List adopted in February 2024. The directive provides detailed technical specifications and controls for military equipment, weapons, ammunition, and related technologies.
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The act is a Council Implementing Regulation that updates the EU's sanctions regime against human rights violators. It specifically amends the information about two Russian officials in connection with their involvement in the death of opposition politician Alexei Navalny in the IK-3 penal colony and their responsibility for human rights violations.
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This Delegated Regulation establishes detailed requirements for financial entities intending to provide crypto-asset services in the EU, supplementing the main Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). It specifies what information must be included in notifications to competent authorities when entities plan to offer crypto services.
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This is a Council Implementing Regulation that updates the EU's sanctions list related to serious human rights violations. The regulation specifically amends information about two Russian officials who are deemed responsible for human rights violations in connection with the death of opposition politician Alexei Navalny in the IK-3 penal colony.
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Anti-dumping Measures
The Commission imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on biodiesel from China ranging from 10% to 35.6%. The duties apply to fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and paraffinic gasoils, but exclude sustainable aviation fuels. Individual rates were set for different manufacturers with a residual duty of 35.6% for non-cooperating companies.
Import Restrictions
A ban was imposed on bovine…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of Directive 2008/48/EC on consumer credit agreements. Here is the detailed analysis:
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The judgment addresses three key questions regarding consumer credit agreements under EU law: 1) whether overstating the annual percentage rate of charge (APRC) due to unfair terms constitutes a violation of information…
This Commission Delegated Regulation establishes a standardized template for cooperation arrangements between EU Member States' competent authorities and third-country supervisory authorities regarding crypto-assets markets. It supplements the main Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets by providing detailed guidelines for information exchange and enforcement cooperation.
The act consists of three main articles and an extensive annex. Article…
This Commission Delegated Regulation establishes a standardized template for cooperation arrangements between EU Member States' competent authorities and third-country supervisory authorities regarding crypto-assets markets. The regulation supplements the main Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets by providing detailed guidelines for information exchange and enforcement cooperation.The structure of the act consists of three main articles and…
This Regulation imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of biodiesel originating from China. The duties range from 10% to 35.6% depending on the exporting producer.The Regulation follows a complaint lodged by the European Biodiesel Board in November 2023 and provisional measures imposed in August 2024. The investigation found evidence of dumping by Chinese producers causing…
This Regulation amends the rules regarding annual performance clearance and conformity procedures in EU agricultural funding. It introduces a simplified approach to reporting deviations in unit amounts under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), establishing a 2% de minimis threshold below which Member States don't need to provide detailed justifications. The act also clarifies procedures for…
This regulation imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of biodiesel originating from China. The duties range from 10% to 35.6% depending on the exporting company and will apply to fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and paraffinic gasoils obtained from synthesis/hydro-treatment, excluding sustainable aviation fuels.The regulation's structure includes sections on: procedure details, product scope definition, dumping margin calculations,…
This Regulation imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of biodiesel originating from China. The duties range from 10% to 35.6% depending on the exporting producer.The Regulation follows a complaint lodged by the European Biodiesel Board in November 2023 and a provisional anti-dumping duty imposed in August 2024. The investigation found that Chinese producers were dumping…
1. Mediterranean and Black Seas Fishing Regulation
Sets fishing opportunities for 2025 including:
- Maximum catch limits for species like European eel, red coral, and dolphinfish
- Specific measures for different fishing zones (Western Mediterranean, Adriatic Sea, etc.)
- Technical requirements including closure periods and gear restrictions
- Fleet capacity limits and conservation measures
2. Pesticide Residue Limits Amendment
Modifies…
This Regulation is a technical correction to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 that specifically addresses errors in the Croatian language version regarding plant health protective measures. The corrections concern terminology related to the PPV000 virus, Solanum L. plant species, and wood packaging material descriptions in various annexes of the original regulation.The structure of the act…