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Translation coming soon Die EU-Verordnung über Biozidprodukte (EU) Nr. 528/2012 regelt das Inverkehrbringen und die Verwendung von Biozidprodukten wie Desinfektionsmitteln, Holzschutzmitteln oder...

Translation coming soon. Mit der Verordnung (EU) 2021/642 wurde Anhang III Nr. 2.1 der Verordnung (EU) 2018/848 (Bio-Verordnung) geändert. Der letzte Absatz von Nr. 2.1.3 bezieht sich auf Vorschriften...

Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, or REACH for short, regulates, among other things, substances that are subject to authorisation. Before substances are included in the REACH Regulation for this purpose...

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2226 sets out conditions under which instructions for use may be provided electronically via the manufacturer's website instead of in paper form for certain devices...

Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 defines the provisions for making EU fertiliser products available on the market. EU fertiliser products are fertiliser products with CE marking. The conformity of an EU...

Part VI of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on organic production contains specific production rules for wine. To date, alcohol-free wine cannot be produced organically, as no dealcoholisation...

The EU Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. The biocidal active...

Directive (EU) 2024/1760, better known as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), was officially published in the Official Journal of the EU on 5 July 2024 and came into force on...

Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (Plastics Regulation) sets out requirements for food contact materials and articles (LMBG) made of plastics. The amending Regulation (EU) 2025/351 now amends the Plastics...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products. This corrigendum to this Regulation clarifies that Article 38(3) of the...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the authorisation of calcidiol monohydrate as a novel food for use in food supplements. With this regulation, calcidiol monohydrate is now...

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

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006, only health claims that are explicitly authorised may be used in food labelling and advertising. This Regulation now rejects the following health...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the extension of some transitional periods of Regulation (EU) 2017/746 on in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR). Thus, certificates issued by a...

In the articles mentioned below, we reported on the inclusion of undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and PFHxA-related substances in Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH). For PFHxA...

Regulation (EC) No. 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal food must be authorised and governs the conditions and procedures for granting this authorisation. In addition, the Regulation...

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

In the article referenced below, we reported on Regulations (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR) and 2017/746 on in-vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR). In accordance with the regulations, the...

Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation) defines the requirements for the classification, labelling and packaging of hazardous substances and mixtures. This also includes specifications for the...

Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 regulates requirements for cosmetic products. What is to be categorised as a "cosmetic product" is defined in the regulation. Nevertheless, from time to time products...

Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POPs Regulation) prohibits or restricts the manufacturing, placing on the market and use of certain POPs (persistent organic pollutants) in...

Regulation (EU) 2024/2597 extends the authorisation of sorbic acid (E 200) and potassium sorbate (E 202) for use as preservatives in water-based, fruit-flavoured gelatine desserts. Furthermore, the...

Regulation (EU) 2016/425 defines requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE). The harmonised standards that can be used for PPE are defined in Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/941. Where a...

In the article referenced below, we informed you about Regulation (EU) 2024/1229 supplementing the Regulation on medicated feed. Specific maximum levels for cross-contamination with antimicrobial...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the entry into force of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1681 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 (EU Construction Products Regulation) by...

In the referenced article we informed about the extension of the authorisation of a preparation of Lentilactobacillus buchneri DSM 19455 as a feed additive according to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the adoption of various implementing acts that supplement the EU Drinking Water Directive with regard to the requirements for materials and substances...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the re-evaluation of various feed additives. Preparations of Lentilactobacillus plantarum DSM 3676 and 3677 and Lentilactobacillus buchneri DSM 13573...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of revised marketing standards for eggs. A corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2023/2465 has now been published, which concerns the Hungarian...

Only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market within the Union. Regulation (EU) 2025/167 authorises glucosyl hesperidin as a novel food for use...

Regulation (EU) 2019/1009 lays down the rules for the making available on the market of EU fertiliser products and their labelling. EU fertiliser products are fertiliser products with CE marking. The...

The Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 contains provisions on the entire life cycle of batteries and their sustainability, labelling and safety. The conformity assessment of batteries shall be carried...

The Regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 governs the placement on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pesticides. In principle, biocidal...

The planned EU regulation is intended to define requirements for good manufacturing practice (GMP) for veterinary medicinal products in order to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of these...