{"id":14924,"date":"2026-02-01T11:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T09:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lexcovery.com\/2026\/02\/review-of-the-eu-legislation-for-01-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-02-01T11:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T09:00:47","slug":"review-of-the-eu-legislation-for-01-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lexcovery.com\/en\/2026\/02\/review-of-the-eu-legislation-for-01-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Review of the EU legislation for 01\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5>Review of EU Acts<\/h5>\n<h5>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026\/264 \u2013 Benchmark Administrators<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation updates the rules for benchmark administrators. It sets clear guidelines on what information applicants must provide, covering employee details, conflict of interest policies, and data retention. Specific rules are also included for those providing interest rate and commodity benchmarks.<\/p>\n<h5>Commission Directive (EU) 2026\/192 \u2013 Toy Safety Directive<\/h5>\n<p>This directive amends the Toy Safety Directive 2009\/48\/EC, specifically addressing the use of cobalt in toys. It revises Appendix A of Annex II, allowing cobalt in stainless steel, as an impurity in nickel, in components that conduct electricity, and in certain magnets. Member States have a deadline to incorporate these changes into their national laws.<\/p>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/246 \u2013 \u2018Miel de M\u00e1laga\u2019 PDO<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation officially registers \u2018Miel de M\u00e1laga\u2019 as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). Only honey produced in the M\u00e1laga region of Spain, according to specific standards, can be sold under this name within the EU.<\/p>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/220 \u2013 Health Security Committee<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation sets the procedures for information exchange within the Health Security Committee when dealing with cross-border health threats. Member States must assess when consultation is needed, and the Commission will organize these consultations quickly. Coordinated risk communication is a key element.<\/p>\n<h5>Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/238 \u2013 Tunisia Sanctions<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation updates the list of individuals subject to restrictive measures related to the situation in Tunisia, amending Regulation (EU) No 101\/2011.<\/p>\n<h5>Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/262 \u2013 Iran Sanctions<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation amends Council Regulation (EU) 2023\/1529, adding four individuals and six entities to the sanctions list. They are targeted due to their involvement in Iran\u2019s missile and UAV programs, including supplying UAVs and related technology to Russia.<\/p>\n<h5>Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/251 \u2013 Sudan Sanctions<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2023\/2147, adding seven individuals to the sanctions list. These individuals are involved in activities that undermine the stability and political transition of Sudan, including serious human rights violations.<\/p>\n<h5>Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/267 \u2013 Iran Human Rights Sanctions<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation adds 15 individuals and six entities to the sanctions list under Regulation (EU) No 359\/2011, due to the EU\u2019s concerns about human rights violations in Iran.<\/p>\n<h5>Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/259 \u2013 Russia-Ukraine War Sanctions<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation amends Council Regulation (EU) 2024\/2642, adding six individuals to the sanctions list for their role in Russia\u2019s destabilizing activities.<\/p>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/198 \u2013 Wind Tower Anti-Dumping<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation updates Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/2239 to reflect a company name change. TSP Wind Power Group Co., Ltd. now uses this name instead of Shanghai Taisheng Wind Power Equipment Co., Ltd., but the anti-dumping duty rate remains the same.<\/p>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/187 \u2013 Animal and Goods Imports<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/405, which lists countries authorized to export certain animals and goods to the EU. The changes reflect updated control plans and expand the scope to include meat preparations. Ukraine has been removed from some product lists, and updates have been made for other countries.<\/p>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/191 \u2013 Ceramic Tiles Anti-Dumping<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation updates Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/265 to reflect a company name change. Sunshine Tiles Company Private Limited is now Sunhearrt Ceramix Private Limited, and the existing anti-dumping duty rate remains applicable under the new name.<\/p>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/194 \u2013 Food and Feed Import Controls<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019\/1793, adjusting controls on food and feed imports. Increased checks are implemented for items like beans from Bangladesh and palm oil from C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire due to contamination risks. Decreased checks are implemented for some products due to improving compliance. New items added include strawberries from Egypt.<\/p>\n<h5>Commission Regulation (EU) 2026\/215 \u2013 Pesticide Residue Levels<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation modifies Regulation (EC) No 396\/2005, adjusting the permissible levels of dimoxystrobin, ethephon, and propamocarb in agricultural products. The maximum residue level (MRL) for propamocarb in lettuce has been lowered.<\/p>\n<h5>Council Regulation (EU) 2026\/249 \u2013 Fishing Opportunities<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation sets fishing opportunities for various fish stocks for the years 2026-2028. This includes catch limits and fishing effort limits with specific measures for European eel, cod, and seabass.<\/p>\n<h5>Council Regulation (EU) 2026\/271 \u2013 Iran Sanctions (UAV components)<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2023\/1529, updating the list of items prohibited for export to Iran. The changes target additional components for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missiles.<\/p>\n<h5>Council Regulation (EU) 2026\/266 \u2013 Mediterranean and Black Sea Fishing Opportunities<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation establishes fishing opportunities for the Mediterranean and Black Seas for 2026. Measures are applied to European eel, red coral, and common dolphinfish. The catch limits are set for turbot, anchovy and sardines.<\/p>\n<h5>Commission Regulation (EU) 2026\/189 \u2013 Shellac as Food Additive<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation modifies the rules regarding shellac (E 904) as a food additive. Shellac can now be used as a glazing agent for foods for special medical purposes in tablet form. Specifications for shellac are also updated by removing information related to wax-containing shellac.<\/p>\n<h5>Commission Regulation (EU) 2026\/190 \u2013 Food Additives (Infant and Young Children)<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation modifies regulations concerning food additives, including carrageenan (E 407), locust bean gum (E 410), guar gum (E 412), and xanthan gum (E 415). It changes the conditions of use for these additives in foods for infants and young children and updates their specifications to reflect recent scientific advice.<\/p>\n<h5>Court of Justice of the European Union judgment \u2013 PB vs SRB<\/h5>\n<p>The Court set aside the General Court\u2019s judgment and annulled the SRB\u2019s decision not to reclassify PB. The Court emphasized that the statement of reasons for a decision must generally be communicated to the person concerned at the same time as the decision itself.<\/p>\n<h5>Court of Justice of the European Union judgment \u2013 Irrevocable Payment Commitments (IPCs)<\/h5>\n<p>The Court dismissed the appeal and affirmed the ECB\u2019s power to impose the contested prudential requirements. The judgment confirms that the ECB has broad supervisory powers to ensure the safety and soundness of credit institutions.<\/p>\n<h5>Court of Justice of the European Union judgment \u2013 Right to be heard<\/h5>\n<p>The CJEU sets aside the General Court\u2019s judgment and refers the case back to the General Court to rule on the remaining pleas. The CJEU clarifies that the right to be heard primarily applies to individual measures, not to measures of general application.<\/p>\n<h5>Court of Justice of the European Union judgment \u2013 Mutual recognition of confiscation orders<\/h5>\n<p>The Court ruled that a mortgage creditor can be considered a \u201cbona fide third party\u201d if they were unaware that the mortgage was intended to help the accused avoid confiscation.<\/p>\n<h5>Court of Justice of the European Union judgment \u2013 Fixed-Term Work<\/h5>\n<p>The CJEU clarified that a measure of converting a fixed-term contract into an open-ended contract in the event of abusive recourse to the former is not mandated by Clause 5 of the Framework Agreement.<\/p>\n<h5>Court of Justice of the European Union judgment \u2013 Customs Value<\/h5>\n<p>The CJEU clarified whether customs authorities can use a \u201clowest acceptable price\u201d (LAP) to determine the customs value of imported goods when they suspect undervaluation.<\/p>\n<h5>Court of Justice of the European Union judgment \u2013 Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing<\/h5>\n<p>The CJEU clarified that a measure regarding the liability of a legal person for breaches of anti-money laundering regulations does not depend on a prior finding of guilt against a specific natural person who acted on its behalf.<\/p>\n<h5>Court of Justice of the European Union judgment \u2013 Competition Law<\/h5>\n<p>The judgment confirms that actions for pre-trial discovery are covered by the Directive and sets out the standard for assessing the plausibility of damages claims.<\/p>\n<h5>Court of Justice of the European Union judgment \u2013 Fixed-term teachers<\/h5>\n<p>Clause 4(1) of the Framework Agreement does not preclude national case-law under certain conditions: All limitations and conditions for retrospective grant of the card and compensation must apply equally to both fixed-term and permanent teachers.<\/p>\n<h5>Court of Justice of the European Union judgment \u2013 Unfair Trading Practices<\/h5>\n<p>Article 6(1)(e) of Directive 2019\/633 does not prevent national laws from classifying multiple payment requests as a single infringement, as long as the enforcement authority has the discretion to impose a fine that is effective, proportionate, and dissuasive.<\/p>\n<h5>Court of Justice of the European Union judgment \u2013 Asylum Procedures<\/h5>\n<p>Information relating to the manner in which an investigation was conducted by the authorities of the host Member State in the country of origin of that third-country national for the purpose of determining the merits of his or her application is covered by the concept of \u2018information in the applicant\u2019s file upon the basis of which a decision is or will be made.<\/p>\n<h5>Notice from the Official Journal of the European Union \u2013 Bankruptcy Proceedings<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Review of EU Acts Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026\/264 \u2013 Benchmark Administrators This regulation updates the rules for benchmark administrators. It sets clear guidelines on what information applicants must provide, covering employee details, conflict of interest policies, and data retention. Specific rules are also included for those providing interest rate and commodity benchmarks. 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