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Three regulations adopted by the European Commission in September 2025: import duties on sugar molasses and anti-dumping duties on flat steel products and glyoxylic acid

Between September 22 and 30, 2025, the European Commission adopted three major implementing regulations which pursue a common objective: to ensure the proper functioning of the European Union’s internal market and to restore fair competition in the chemical, metallurgical, and agricultural sectors. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1901 of September 22, 2025 imposes a definitive anti-dumping duty […]

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In August 2025, the European Commission adopted several regulations imposing anti-dumping duties on products imported from China and India.

In August 2025, the European Commission adopted a series of five regulations imposing provisional anti-dumping duties on various imports, mainly from the People’s Republic of China. This wave of measures, taken within a short period of time, signals a response to dumping practices that have caused material injury to several EU industries. The investigations, which […]

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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1920 of 12 June 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2017/745 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards the assignment of Unique Device Identifiers for spectacle frames, spectacle lenses and ready-to-wear reading spectacles

Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1920, adopted by the European Commission on June 12, 2025, amends Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices with regard to the assignment of Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) to spectacle frames, spectacle lenses, and pre-assembled reading glasses.The main objective is to optimize the traceability of these products while avoiding an excessive proliferation of […]

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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/1898 of 22 September 2025 authorising the placing on the market of products containing genetically modified maize DP51291, consisting of this maize or products derived from it, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council [notified under number C(2025) 6319]

The European Commission has authorized the placing on the market of food, food ingredients, animal feed, and other products (excluding cultivation) containing genetically modified maize DP51291 (unique identifier DP-Ø51291-2), following a favorable assessment by EFSA. The EFSA concluded that DP51291 maize is as safe as conventional varieties, poses no risk to human or animal health […]

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Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1891 of 17 September 2025 amending Regulation (EU) 2023/915 regarding maximum levels of inorganic arsenic in fish and other seafood

Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/1891 of 17 September 2025 amends Regulation (EU) 2023/915 regarding maximum levels of inorganic arsenic in fish and other seafood. Inorganic arsenic, naturally occurring and from human activity, is associated with increased cancer risks (lung, bladder, skin) and other adverse effects. Based on scientific opinions from EFSA, the European Commission established specific […]

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1908 of 24 September 2025 amending Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 regarding the classification of the substance fluralaner and its maximum residue limits in food of animal origin

On September 24, 2025, the European Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1908, amending Regulation (EU) No. 37/2010 with regard to the classification of the substance fluralaner and its maximum residue limit (MRL) in food of animal origin. This regulation was adopted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 470/2009, laying down Community procedures for the establishment of […]

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1915 of 25 September 2025 on the authorization of L-tryptophan produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80346 as a feed additive for all animal species

On September 25, 2025, the European Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1915, authorizing L-tryptophan produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80346 as a feed additive for all animal species. This regulation was adopted under Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition, in order to ensure the safety of animals, consumers, users, and […]

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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1044 of 23 May 2025 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council with detailed rules and procedures regarding the acceptance of air traffic controller licences and certificates issued by third countries

On May 23, 2025, the European Commission adopted Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1044, supplementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 with detailed rules and procedures concerning the acceptance of air traffic controller licenses and certificates issued by third countries. This regulation was adopted to meet the growing demand for air traffic controllers in the EU and to enable national […]

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UN Regulation No. 117 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of tyres with respect to rolling noise emissions, wet grip, and/or rolling resistance [2025/1453]

On August 7, 2025, the European Commission adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/1453, which constitutes the 04 series of amendments to UN Regulation No. 117 on the approval of tires with regard to rolling noise emissions, wet grip, and rolling resistance. This regulation was adopted in accordance with the uniform international technical requirements for tires and aims […]

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The European Commission updates the list of European Assessment Documents for construction products.

On 27 August 2025, the European Commission adopted Implementing Decision 2025/1769, which amends the previous Decision 2019/450 on the publication of references to European Assessment Documents (EADs) for certain construction products. This decision was adopted pursuant to Regulation 305/2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products. The main objective is to update […]

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