The regulation amends anti-dumping measures on melamine imports from China by replacing minimum import prices and fixed duties with percentage-based (ad valorem) duties. It sets different duty rates for specific Chinese companies:
12% for Xinjiang Xinlianxin Energy Chemical
44.9% for Sichuan Golden-Elephant Sincerity Chemical
47.6% for Shandong Holitech Chemical Industry
49% for Henan Junhua Development Company…
The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/325 changes the anti-dumping duties on melamine imports from China. The regulation replaces the previous system of minimum import prices and fixed duties with new ad valorem duties ranging from 12% to 65.2%.
Different duty rates are established for specific Chinese companies:
- Xinjiang Xinlianxin Energy Chemical Co.: 12.0%
- Sichuan Golden-Elephant Sincerity…
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1. Fruit Flies Control Measures
The regulation introduces comprehensive control measures against three fruit fly species (Bactrocera dorsalis, latifrons, and zonata). It mandates surveillance through statistical sampling and establishes 500m infested zones with 7km buffer zones around pest findings. The measures include male annihilation treatments, bait applications, and…
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The European Commission has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on decor paper imported from China, with rates ranging from 31.0% to 34.9%. The regulation covers specialized decor paper used in furniture and interior design manufacturing.
The investigation determined that Chinese manufacturers were selling decor paper in the EU market at prices substantially below normal value. The Commission…
Anti-dumping duties on decor paper from China
The Commission imposed provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 31.0% to 34.9% on imports of decor paper from China. The investigation found Chinese producers were dumping products at artificially low prices, causing material injury to EU producers. Individual duty rates were set for cooperating companies: Hangzhou Huawang (34.9%), Kingdecor…
The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/281 authorizes propyl gallate as a feed additive for all animal species. The regulation sets specific maximum concentration limits varying by species: 40 mg/kg for bovines, sheep, goats, cervids, camelids, sows, equines, and fish; 100 mg/kg for ornamental fish; and 15-71 mg/kg for other species. The additive cannot be used…
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1. Two new Protected Geographical Indications were registered in the EU:
'Melon de Cavaillon' from France
'Miel wallon' (Walloon honey) from Belgium
'Yläsavolainen muurinpohjalettu' from Finland
2. Changes to biocidal product regulations:
Modified contact times for Hydrogen Peroxide Family 1 products, including changes from 30 to 60 minutes for bacterial…
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Anti-dumping duties on Chinese biodiesel ranging from 10% to 35.6%, excluding sustainable aviation fuels. The duties apply to fatty-acid mono-alkyl esters and paraffinic gasoils.
Ban on importing bovine offal from Japan due to lumpy skin disease outbreaks, while maintaining permission for other bovine meat imports.
Registration requirements for…
Three significant legislative acts have been reviewed:
1. Fisheries Conservation Measures Extension
The regulation extends technical measures for fishing conservation in the Celtic Sea, Irish Sea, and West of Scotland until December 2025. It maintains existing rules for reducing cod and whiting by-catch and continues selective fishing gear requirements in these areas.
2. NAFO Fishing Requirements Update…
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1. Animal Health Certificates Update
The regulation updates EU animal health certificates for terrestrial animals and germinal products. It introduces new requirements for animals susceptible to epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus and modifies certification for ovine/caprine animals' genetic resistance to scrapie. The changes affect seven different certificates covering various…
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1. Authorization for 'Neporex 2SG' insecticide:
The EU authorizes this cyromazine-based product for professional use in animal housing to control house fly larvae from 2025 to 2035. The authorization includes specific application rates for different animal facilities and strict safety measures.
2. Technical provisions for insurance companies:
Sets…
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1. Poultry Import Restrictions
The EU has modified import rules for poultry and poultry products from Canada, UK, and US due to bird flu outbreaks. The changes suspend imports from newly affected zones while reauthorizing imports from areas where the disease has been contained.
2. Greek Bluefin Tuna Fishing…
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1. Customs Regulation Amendment
The regulation extends customs simplifications to accessories of musical instruments when carried together by travelers. Both instruments and accessories now receive the same treatment for temporary admission, export, re-export, and free circulation procedures. The changes apply to both EU and non-EU residents.
2. Mediterranean…
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Fishing Opportunities Regulation:
Sets fishing quotas and effort limits for Mediterranean and Black Seas for 2025, covering various species like European eel, red coral, and dolphinfish. Includes specific measures for different fishing zones and technical requirements like closure periods and gear restrictions.
Pesticide MRLs Amendment:
Modifies maximum residue…
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A regulation establishing a scoreboard system for the Ukraine Facility, requiring tracking of reforms, investments, and financial disbursements until 2027. The system must monitor progress percentages, financial support details, and publicly disclose recipients receiving over €100,000.
A technical correction maintaining the authorization of sodium bisulphate as a feed…
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A comprehensive fishing regulation setting Total Allowable Catches and quotas for EU fishing vessels in EU and non-EU waters for 2025/2026, including detailed catch limits, fishing areas, gear restrictions, and reporting requirements across 11 annexes.
Two geographical indication registrations:
- 'Aglonas maizes veistūklis' from Latvia as a Protected…
Summary of the legal acts:
The reviewed acts can be grouped into several main categories:
Product Authorizations and Registrations:
- Authorization of new food additives and novel foods (glucosyl hesperidin, Lemna plants)
- Registration of geographical indications ('Sussex', 'Aglonas maizes veistūklis')
- Authorization of feed additives (various enzymes, microorganisms, amino acids)
- Renewal of existing feed additive authorizations
Safety and…
