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Correction of thujones concentration in Spanish sage essential oil

In the referenced article below, we reported on the approval of the feed additive "Spanish sage essential oil" from Salvia officinalis ssp. lavandulifolia (Vahl) Gams for all animal species. The...

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16.03.2026

Food of plant origin and mixed products

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Authorisations and renewed authorisations for placing various genetically modified food and feed and non-food products on the market

Products that contain, consist of, or are manufactured using genetically modified organisms require authorisation before being placed on the market for the first time. The present decisions grant new...

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16.03.2026

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Revised guidelines for potato products

The German Codex Alimentarius is a collection of guidelines that describe the production, composition or other characteristics of numerous food products. The guidelines for potato products have now...

Infoletter

16.03.2026

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Draft for a Digital Omnibus on Artificial Intelligence

With Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules for artificial intelligence (AI Act), a legal framework providing rules for handling artificial intelligence (AI) was established for the...

(Legal) draft

13.03.2026

Detergents and cleaning agents

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Draft for implementation of the Directive on the Right to Repair

In the referenced article below, we reported on the publication of Directive (EU) 2024/1799 concerning the repair of goods. A draft for implementation into Austrian law is now available. The Consumer...

(Legal) draft

13.03.2026

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New Detergents Regulation published

Surfactants and detergents represent a diverse product group in retail that intersects with regulations for chemicals and biocides. Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 will thus be replaced by Regulation (EU)...

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13.03.2026

Food of plant origin and mixed products

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Transitional period for labelling under previous regulations for jams is ending soon

In the referenced post below, we informed about the amendment to the Jam Regulation. Among other things, the minimum fruit content for the production of jam and extra jam has been increased, and the...

Reminder

13.03.2026

Food of animal origin

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The transitional period for labelling honey according to previous legislation is ending soon

With the referenced article below, we informed about a change in the Honey Regulation. Until now, honey blends could be labelled as a "blend of EU honeys / non-EU honeys / EU and non-EU honeys". Now...

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13.03.2026

Beverages

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The transition period for labelling under previous regulations for products according to the Fruit Juice and Soft Drinks Ordinance is coming to an end soon

In the referenced article below, we informed about an amendment to the Fruit Juice and Refreshing Beverages Ordinance. Among other changes, new product categories for fruit juices such as "reduced...

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12.03.2026

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Authorisations for the placing on the market of various genetically modified food and feed products and non-food items

Products that contain, consist of, or are produced from genetically modified organisms require authorisation prior to their first placing on the market. With the present decisions, a new authorisation...

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12.03.2026

Metrology / calibration, pricing

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Amendment to the Animal Health Act and the Veterinary Medicines Act

The Animal Health Act (TierGesG) regulates the prevention and control of animal diseases and includes, among other things, provisions for the production, marketing, and application of in- vitro...

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11.03.2026

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Rules and findings of the Rules Determination Committee pursuant to § 46 of the MessEG

The Regulation Determination Committee (REA) determines, according to § 46 of the Measurement and Calibration Act (MessEG), based on the state of the art: Rules and technical specifications to specify...

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11.03.2026

Food of animal origin

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Revision of marketing standards for poultry meat

Regulation (EU) No. 1308/2013 (GMO) includes, in addition to provisions on marketing standards for poultry meat, the authorisation for the Commission to adopt further delegated legislative acts in...

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09.03.2026

Tobacco and e-cigarettes

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Draft for amendment of the Tobacco Products Regulation regarding additives in e-Cigarettes and refill containers

The Tobacco Product Regulation contains requirements for tobacco products and related items such as electronic cigarettes. The regulation covers areas including specifications for additives...

(Legal) draft

09.03.2026

Food of plant origin and mixed products

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Amendment of the guidelines for bread and small pastries

The German Food Code is a collection of guiding principles describing the production, characteristics, or other features of numerous food items. The guiding principles for bread and small baked goods...

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07.03.2026

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Transition period for cyclic siloxanes in substances and preparations is ending soon

In the referenced text below, we reported on the inclusion of a traffic prohibition for cyclic siloxanes in the Chemicals Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV). The prohibition applies to...

Reminder

06.03.2026

Beverages

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Revision of the guidelines for wine-like, sparkling wine-like, and semi-sparkling wine-like beverages

The German Food Code is a collection of guidelines describing the production, composition, and other characteristics of numerous food items. The "Guidelines for wine-like, sparkling wine-like, and...

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06.03.2026

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New approvals and renewal of authorisation of feed additives

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives used in animal nutrition must be authorised and establishes the requirements and procedures for granting such authorisations. Furthermore, the...

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06.03.2026

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National implementation of provisions on emergency procedures in several product safety regulations

In November 2024, the Regulation (EU) 2024/2747, Regulation (EU) 2024/2748 and Directive (EU) 2024/2749 introduced emergency procedures at an EU level for conformity assessment, presumption of...

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06.03.2026

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Draft for the supplementation of emergency procedures in the Equipment and Machinery Noise Protection Ordinance

The Regulation (EU) 2024/2747, Regulation (EU) 2024/2748 and Directive (EU) 2024/2749 introduced emergency procedures at the EU level for conformity assessment, presumption of conformity, adoption of...

(Legal) draft

06.03.2026

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Prohibition on placing D4, D5, and D6 on the market under the REACH Regulation to take effect soon

In the referenced post below, we informed about the amendment to Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation). This annex contains restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the...

Reminder

05.03.2026

Protected designations of origin and quality

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Current status of the pharmacopoeia

The pharmacopoeia is a collection of recognised pharmaceutical rules regarding the quality, testing, storage, dispensing and designation of medicinal products, as well as the substances used in their...

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05.03.2026

Beverages

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Amendment of the marketing standards for wine and aromatised wine products

With the amendment of marketing standards for wine and aromatised wine products by Regulation (EU) 2026/471 (Wine Package), both Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 and Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 are being...

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04.03.2026

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Designation of technical standards for pressure equipment

The Pressure Equipment Ordinance sets out the essential requirements for pressure equipment. According to the Federal Act on Product Safety and the Pressure Equipment Ordinance, the State Secretariat...

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04.03.2026

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Designation of a technical standard for machines

The Machinery Ordinance sets out fundamental requirements for machinery. According to the Federal Act on Product Safety and the Machinery Ordinance, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO)...

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04.03.2026

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Designation of technical standards for gas appliances

According to the Swiss Federal Law on Product Safety and the Gas Appliances Ordinance, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is authorised to designate technical standards to specify the...

Infoletter

03.03.2026

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Update of the catalogue on borderline cases of mixtures and products concerning microplastics

The regulations (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH) and 1272/2008 (CLP) form the foundation of chemical law. Chemical law sets requirements for substances, mixtures, and articles. According to the REACH and...

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03.03.2026

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Update of the introductory guideline to the CLP Regulation

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has published several guidelines on the application of Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) on its website, which are regularly updated. The...

Infoletter

03.03.2026

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Sales period for biocidal products containing ethylene oxide ends

In the referenced article below, we reported on the non-approval of the active substance ethylene oxide (EC No.: 200-849-9; CAS No.: 75-21-8) for use in biocidal products of product-type 2...

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02.03.2026

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Entries on fennel as a traditional herbal medicine have been updated.

The Community Code for medicinal products for human use (Directive 2001/83/EC) contains provisions regarding the manufacture, authorisation, marketing, and monitoring of medicinal products for human...

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01.03.2026

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Ban on microplastics to take effect soon

With the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Chemicals Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV). Through this, various changes to EU chemicals regulations were also adopted in...

Reminder

28.02.2026

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Use of Eudamed will soon become mandatory

In the referenced article below, we reported on Decision (EU) 2025/2371, which confirmed the functionality of four modules of the European Database on Medical Devices (Eudamed). The use of these four...

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28.02.2026

Tobacco and e-cigarettes

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Transition period for heated tobacco products that do not comply with the new regulations is coming to an end.

In the article referenced below, we provided information about the amendment to the Tobacco and Non-Smokers’ Protection Act concerning heated tobacco products. Heated tobacco products that were placed...

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28.02.2026

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Labelling requirement for lead in certain products made of rigid PVC to take effect soon

In the referenced article below, we reported on the restriction of lead in products made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) under Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation). The REACH...

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28.02.2026

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Transition period for labelling compound feed and single feed for pets is coming to an end soon

In the referenced article below, we provided information about an amendment to the Swiss Feed Material Ordinance. The amendment resulted in changes or eliminations of approvals for various feed...

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28.02.2026

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Start of validity of the regulations for the use of recycled rigid PVC from electronic windows and doors

In the information letter referenced below, we informed about a change to the RoHS Directive. This introduced an exemption for increased lead and cadmium levels in plastic profiles for electrical and...

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28.02.2026

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Reporting obligations for microplastics in industrial plants will come into force soon

In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation), which introduced restrictions on synthetic polymer microparticles as such and in...

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27.02.2026

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Approval of two existing biocidal active substances

The Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 governs the placing on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives, or pest control products within the European Union. Active...

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27.02.2026

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Revocation of authorisation for genetically modified oilseed rapes and products derived from these oilseed rapes

Products that contain or consist of genetically modified organisms require authorisation before being placed on the market for the first time. With the present decision, the authorisation for products...

Infoletter

27.02.2026

Residues, contaminants and other undesirable substances in foodstuffs

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Authorisations and modifications of novel foods

In the Union, only novel foods that have been authorised and included in the Union list of authorised novel foods may be placed on the market. With Regulations (EU) 2026/368 and (EU) 2026/397, two...

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27.02.2026

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Correction of the Contaminants Regulation

In the referenced post below, we informed about an amendment to the Contaminants Regulation. The amendment also concerned the entry for fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2). At the time, we reported that the...

Infoletter

27.02.2026

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Non-renewal of the approval for the biocidal active substance Etofenprox

The EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 governs the placing on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives, or pest control products. Biocidal...

Infoletter

27.02.2026

Construction products

Product safety and labelling of nonfood articles

Protective equipment

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The provisions on emergency procedures for the internal market will soon apply

In the referenced article below, we reported on the introduction of EU-wide harmonised procedures to ensure the functioning of the internal market during crisis situations. By implementing the...

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26.02.2026

Food contact materials

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BfR statement on printed bakery bags and coloured napkins updated

The statements of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) are scientific evaluations regarding specific questions or risks (e.g. concerning certain substances in food or food contact materials...

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26.02.2026

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Postponement of the expiry date for various biocidal active substances

The EU Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012 governs the placing on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives, or pest control products. Biocidal...

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26.02.2026

General food law, food safety and hygiene

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Transition period for class C in vitro diagnostic medical devices is ending soon

In the referenced article below, we reported on another extension of the transitional periods of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in vitro diagnostic medical device s (IVDR). In order for in vitro...

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25.02.2026

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Hygiene guidelines for commercial kitchens revised

The Austrian Food Codex (Codex Alimentarius Austriacus) serves as a publication for designations, definitions, testing methods, and assessment principles, as well as guidelines for the manufacturing...

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25.02.2026