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
-…
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The court was guided by the fact that persons who were granted a pension before the legislative amendments in 2017 retain the right to a supplement for excessive service length according to the old version of the law. Extending the new restrictive rules to such persons would be an unconstitutional narrowing of their rights. In…
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1. Poultry Import Restrictions
The regulation implements new import restrictions on poultry products from Canada and the USA due to avian influenza outbreaks. It establishes 21 new restricted zones (3 in Canada and 18 in the USA) with 10-kilometer radius restrictions around affected facilities. The measures suspend imports…
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…
No new decisions were published today
No new legal acts were published today
No new decisions were published today
The court was guided by the following considerations: 1) the ruling on leaving the application for evidence preservation without consideration is not included in the list of rulings that can be appealed separately from the court's decision; 2) such a ruling does not impede further proceedings in the case; 3) the applicant is not deprived…
The court concluded that if information about a person who has the right to act on behalf of a legal entity is entered into the Unified State Register, this is sufficient to confirm their authority to act in court on behalf of the legal entity. The court should not require additional confirmation of such person's…
Subject of the dispute - the legality of convicting a person for an attempted theft of food products worth 308.46 hryvnias during martial law. The court was guided by the fact that on August 9, 2024, a new law came into effect, which raised the threshold value of property for criminal liability. The Joint Chamber…
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1. Information System for Deforestation Regulation
Creates an EU-wide system within TRACES platform to track commodities linked to deforestation. Operators must submit Due Diligence Statements that undergo automated risk profiling. The system includes 72-hour amendment windows and 10-year data storage requirements.
2. Carbon Removals Certification Framework
Establishes voluntary…
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,…
CASE OF KEZERASHVILI v. GEORGIA
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1. Carbon Removals Certification Framework
A voluntary EU framework for certifying carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage. It establishes quality criteria, third-party verification processes, and a governance system including a Union registry by 2028. The framework requires accurate quantification of carbon benefits,…
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…
