This Commission Delegated Regulation supplements Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety by establishing detailed rules for the Safety Gate Rapid Alert System - the EU's system for rapid exchange of information about dangerous non-food products. The regulation sets requirements for notifications about dangerous products, criteria for risk assessment, and rules for system operation.The regulation…
This Regulation amends the EU rules on de minimis aid in the agriculture sector, which is aid considered too small to distort competition. The key change is increasing the ceiling of such aid from EUR 20,000 to EUR 50,000 per single undertaking over any 3-year period. The national caps for total de minimis aid are…
Essence of the Act: This Regulation prohibits products made with forced labor from being placed on the EU market or exported from the EU. It establishes a comprehensive framework for investigating suspected cases of forced labor in supply chains, enforcing the prohibition, and requiring the withdrawal of non-compliant products. The regulation aims to improve the…
This Regulation establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating activities in the European Union. It aims to enhance transparency, integrity, and reliability of ESG ratings while preventing greenwashing and ensuring high levels of investor protection.The Regulation introduces mandatory requirements for ESG rating providers operating in the EU, including authorization by…
Essence of the act: This Regulation prohibits products made with forced labor from being placed on the EU market or exported from the EU. It establishes a comprehensive framework for investigating suspected cases of forced labor in supply chains, enforcing the prohibition, and requiring the withdrawal of non-compliant products. The Regulation aims to improve the…
This is a comprehensive new EU Directive on urban wastewater treatment that replaces the previous Directive 91/271/EEC. The main purpose is to protect the environment and human health from adverse effects of urban wastewater discharges while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency in the sector.The Directive establishes a detailed framework covering:Requirements for collection…
This Regulation amends the rules for certification of organic operators and products from third countries importing to the EU. It introduces transitional provisions for the period when the EU switches from the equivalence regime to the compliance regime in organic certification, addressing potential disruptions in organic trade with third countries.The act introduces a new Article…
1. Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus Regulation
Changes virus status from quarantine to regulated non-quarantine pest
Introduces mandatory testing for seeds and plants
Sets different control frequencies: 20% general, 50% for Israel, 100% for China
Requires phytosanitary certificates and plant passports
2. EU Reference Laboratories Designation
Establishes three laboratories until 2031:
- Denmark for food/water-borne bacteria
-…
This Regulation amends the rules for certification of organic operators and products from third countries importing to the EU. It introduces transitional provisions for the period when the EU switches from the equivalence regime to the compliance regime in organic certification, addressing potential disruptions in organic trade with third countries.The act introduces a new Article…
This regulation amends Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 on European statistics to modernize and strengthen the European Statistical System (ESS) framework. Here are the key aspects:The regulation introduces new provisions for statistical response to crisis situations, allowing the Commission (Eurostat) to undertake urgent statistical actions when necessary to respond to emergencies. It establishes procedures for Member…
This Regulation amends Regulation (EU) No 691/2011 on European environmental economic accounts by introducing three new environmental economic account modules:1. Forest accounts - to record data on forest resources and economic activity in forestry/logging industry2. Environmental subsidies and similar transfers accounts - to track government payments supporting environmental protection3. Ecosystem accounts - to measure the…
This Regulation establishes a voluntary Union certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. It aims to facilitate and encourage high-quality carbon removals and soil emission reductions while ensuring environmental integrity and transparency.The Regulation creates a comprehensive framework with three main components:Quality criteria for carbon removal activities, including quantification methods,…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of Article 114 of the EU Customs Code regarding the charging of interest on arrears and additional penalties for late payment of customs duties. The case arose from a dispute between a Romanian company and tax authorities over anti-dumping duties on bicycle imports from China.The Court analyzed whether EU law…
This Regulation amends Regulation (EU) No 691/2011 on European environmental economic accounts by introducing three new environmental economic account modules:1. Forest accounts - to record data on forest resources and economic activity in forestry/logging industry2. Environmental subsidies and similar transfers accounts - to track government payments supporting environmental protection3. Ecosystem accounts - to measure the…
This regulation amends Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 on European statistics to modernize and strengthen the European Statistical System (ESS) framework. Here are the key aspects:The regulation introduces new provisions for statistical response to crisis situations, allowing the Commission (Eurostat) to undertake urgent statistical actions when necessary to respond to emergencies. It establishes procedures for Member…
This Regulation establishes a voluntary Union certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. It aims to facilitate and encourage high-quality carbon removals and soil emission reductions while ensuring environmental integrity and transparency.The Regulation creates a comprehensive framework with three main components:Quality criteria for carbon removal activities including quantification, additionality,…
This judgment concerns a case where PGTEX Morocco challenged the EU Commission's decision to extend countervailing duties on glass fiber fabrics (GFF) from China to imports from Morocco. The key points are:1. The Commission found that PGTEX Morocco was circumventing Chinese countervailing duties by assembling GFF in Morocco using Chinese materials that benefited from subsidies.2.…
This Directive amends existing EU legislation regarding the control of plant pests in seeds and plant reproductive material. It specifically addresses two main pests: the Tobacco ringspot virus affecting soybean seeds and the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) affecting tomato and pepper plants. The Directive establishes a zero-tolerance threshold for these pests in seeds…
This regulation amends several EU regulations related to central counterparties (CCPs) and derivatives clearing. The key aspects include:1. The regulation aims to reduce excessive exposures to third-country CCPs and improve the efficiency of EU clearing markets. It introduces new requirements for financial counterparties to maintain active accounts at EU CCPs and clear a representative portion…
This Regulation establishes detailed rules for protocols and interfaces that must be supported by the European Digital Identity Framework, particularly focusing on the European Digital Identity Wallets. It sets technical requirements for secure and interoperable digital identity solutions across the EU, ensuring data protection and privacy while facilitating cross-border services access.The Regulation consists of 8…
