Extension of the suspension of the placing on the market of genetically modified organisms
In the referenced article, we informed about the extension of the suspension of the placing on the market of genetically modified organisms through an amendment to the Gene Technology Act. The...
Amendment of the restriction of carbon dioxide as a biocidal active substance for biocidal products in the simplified authorisation procedure
The EU regulation on biocidal products (EU) No 528/2012 regulates the placing on the market and use of biocidal products such as disinfectants, wood preservatives or pest control products. In...
Draft to amend the RoHS Directive concerning exemptions for lead and cadmium
Directive 2011/65/EU (the RoHS Directive) lays down provisions on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. This serves to protect human health...
Correction of the PPWR regarding exemptions for certain transport packaging
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) pursues the aim of reducing packaging waste, improving the recyclability of packaging and increasing the proportion of reusable packaging. It...
FAQ of the EU on the Empco Directive available in German
With the article referenced below, we reported on an FAQ of the EU on the EmpCo Directive (EU) 2024/825 (Empowering consumers for the green transition). This directive includes the amendment of two...
Formal correction of the Cyber Resilience Regulation
In the contribution referenced below, we reported on the publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements (Cyber Resilience Act)...
Designation of technical standards for medical devices and in vitro diagnostics
The Federal Act on Medicinal Products and Medical Devices (Heilmittelgesetz, HMG) lays down, among other things, fundamental requirements for medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices...
Implementation of the exemptions from the cobalt ban in toys
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment to the EU Toy Safety Directive (Directive 2009/48/EC), which introduced new exemptions for the use of cobalt in toys. The EU Member States...
Amendment of the guidelines for crustaceans and molluscs and products thereof
The deutsche Lebensmittelbuch (German Food Code) is a collection of guiding principles in which the production, nature or other characteristics of numerous foods are described. The Leitsätze für Krebs...
Artificial Intelligence Market Surveillance and Innovation Promotion Act for the national implementation of the AI Act
On 1 August 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (AI Act) entered into force. For the first time, it establishes a legal framework for dealing with...
Authorisations and authorisation renewals of feed additives
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 stipulates that additives for use in animal nutrition must be authorised and lays down the conditions and procedures for granting such authorisation. In addition, the...
Amendments regarding the feed additives eugenol and trans-anethole
Regulation (EU) 2026/1811 Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1452 authorised eugenol produced by chemical synthesis or by extraction from cloves or clove oil, and 1-methoxy-4-(prop-1(trans)-enyl...
Amendment of the guidelines for fish and fish products
The deutsche Lebensmittelbuch (German Food Code) is a collection of guiding principles in which the production, composition or other characteristics of numerous foods are described. The guiding...
Adaptation of Austrian law to the EmpCo Directive on the labelling of guarantees
With the article 3825 referenced below, we reported on the publication of the so‑called EmpCo Directive (EU) 2024/825 (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition), which has also amended the...
Adaptation of the Bundesgesetz gegen den unlauteren Wettbewerb (=Federal Act against Unfair Competition) to the EmpCo Directive (environmental claims)
With the article referenced below, we reported on the publication of the so‑called EmpCo Directive (EU) 2024/825 (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition). Among other things, new requirements...
Guidelines and FAQ of the Commission on the Cyber Resilience Act published
In the contribution referenced below, we have already reported on the publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements (Cyber...
Usage of the Master UDI-DI for contact lenses becomes mandatory
In the referenced article below, we reported on the introduction of the Master UDI-DI for contact lenses. From 9 November 2026, the use of the Master UDI-DI for contact lenses will be mandatory; prior...
AFFL resolution on the labelling of ‘ready to eat’ or ‘not ready to eat’
The Working Group Arbeitsgruppe Fleisch- und Geflügelfleischhygiene und fachspezifische Fragen bei Lebensmitteln tierischer Herkunft (AFFL) der Länderarbeitsgemeinschaft Verbraucherschutz (LAV)...
List of tolerated materials extended by three entries for maize
Foodstuffs that are genetically modified organisms (GMOs), that contain such organisms or that are produced from them (GMO products) generally have to be authorised by the Federal Food Safety and...
Planned amendment to the Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetzes (Circular Economy Act) regarding the reduction of municipal and food waste
In the referenced article, we reported on the amendment of the EU Waste Framework Directive. By 17 June 2027, the goals for reducing food waste set out in the directive must be transposed into...
The EU Commission has updated its questions and answers document (FAQ) on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and added further explanations on the practical application of the...
Total revision of the Ordinance on Beverage Containers published
On 24 June 2026, the Federal Council adopted the complete revision of the Ordinance on Beverage Packaging. The previous Ordinance on Beverage Packaging (VGV) will be replaced by the new Packaging...
Draft for the extension of the restriction of micro silver in cosmetic products
In the article referenced below, we reported on the inclusion of silver (powder) with a particle diameter between 100 nm and 1 mm (colloquially microsilver) in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223...
Eighth amendment of the evaluation criteria for metallic materials in contact with drinking water
Materials and substances in contact with drinking water must meet certain hygienic requirements in accordance with the regulation on the quality of water intended for human consumption...
Amendment of the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Act (LMSVG)
The Food Safety and Consumer Protection Act (LMSVG) regulates the requirements for food, water for human consumption, articles of daily use and cosmetic products, and the associated responsibility of...
Regulation on plants obtained by certain new genomic techniques and their products
The present regulation contains provisions for the deliberate release into the environment of plants obtained by means of new genomic techniques (NGTs) for purposes other than placing on the market...
Amendment of the Tobacco and Non-Smokers Protection Act (TNRSG)
The Tobacco and Non-Smokers Protection Act (TNRSG) served to implement Directive 2014/40/EU on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States concerning...
Renewed formal corrigendum of the decision on the calculation of the recycled plastic content in single-use plastic beverage bottles
With the contribution referenced below, we reported on the new Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1425 on the calculation of the recycled content in single-use plastic beverage bottles. As early as 20...
Digital Omnibus for the simplification of the rules on artificial intelligence
The Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (AI Act) has for the first time established a legal framework with rules for dealing with artificial intelligence...
Fifth amendment of the Evaluation Criteria Document for enamels and ceramic materials in contact with drinking water
Materials and substances in contact with drinking water must meet certain hygienic requirements in accordance with the ordinance on the quality of water intended for human consumption...
Act implementing packaging law (VerpackDG) and adjustment of packaging law to the PPWR
In the contribution referenced below, we have already reported on the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR). With the Packaging Law Implementation Act (VerpackDG), the German Packaging Act is to be adapted...
Amendment and extension of the conditions of use of the novel food galacto-oligosaccharide
In the Union, only novel foods that are authorised and included in the Union list of novel foods may be placed on the market. Galacto-oligosaccharide has already been authorised as a novel food for...
Amendment of the regulation on a common market organisation, among other things to restrict meat‑related terms
The present regulation amends, among other things, Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (CMO Regulation) with the aim of...
Implementation of the Directive on the repair of goods
We have already reported on Directive (EU) 2024/1799 on the repair of goods, which is now being transposed into Austrian law by the Goods Repair Directive Implementation Act (WaRUG). For this purpose...
Guidance document of the BAUA for the risk assessment of products published
With the article referenced below, we provided information on the publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/3173, which supplements the EU product safety regulation with provisions on the Safety Gate rapid...
Introduction of maximum levels for 3-MCPD and glycidol, among others, in compound products
The Regulation (EU) 2023/915 lays down maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. For vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and other oils of marine origin, there are already maximum levels...
Transition period for the labelling of substances according to the new CLP hazard classes ends soon
In the referenced article below, we reported on the inclusion of the following new hazard classes and associated hazard statements in Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation): Endocrine...
Transition period for PFHxA in certain products ending soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the Chemical Risk Reduction Ordinance (ChemRRV). This amendment adopted various changes made to EU chemical regulations into Swiss law...
Correction of the implementing decision on the calculation of the proportion of recycled material in single-use beverage bottles made of plastic
In the contribution referenced below, we reported on the new Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1425 on the calculation of the recycled content in single-use plastic beverage bottles. A corrigendum has...
The transitional period for the Chemicals Ordinance regarding the sale of certain substances is coming to an end soon
In the article referenced below, we reported on an amendment to the Chemicals Ordinance (ChemV), through which the requirements regarding new hazard classes for substances and mixtures with endocrine...
Introduction of maximum levels for furan in baby food
The Regulation (EU) 2023/915 governs the maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. Furan and alkylfurans, which also include methylfurans such as 2-methylfuran and 3-methylfuran, are...
Introduction of maximum levels for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in hemp leaves for infusions
The Regulation (EU) 2023/915 lays down the maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs, including plant toxins to which tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main constituent of the hemp plant...
Recommendation concerning the presence of certain mycotoxins in feed
Already with Recommendation 2006/576/EC, the Member States were requested, with the active involvement of feed business operators, to intensify the monitoring of the mycotoxins deoxynivalenol...
Hearing procedure on the guiding principles for delicatessen salads opened
The German Food Code is a collection of guideline principles in which the production, characteristics or other features of numerous foods are described. A draft amendment to the guideline principles...
Classification of the substance recombinant equine chorionic gonadotropin with regard to the maximum residue limit in foodstuffs of animal origin
The annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 lists authorised pharmacologically active veterinary medicinal products and their maximum residue limits in various animal tissues. With the present Regulation...
Webpage and user guide of the European Commission for the digital product passport registry
In the contribution referenced below, we reported on the publication of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1778 with implementing provisions for the digital product passport registry. Among other...
Authorisation of basil tincture from Ocimum basilicum L. as a feed additive
The Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 stipulates that additives intended for use in animal nutrition must be authorised and lays down the conditions and procedures for the granting of such authorisation...
Amendment of the German Civil Code (BGB) on the repair of goods
With the contribution referenced below, we reported on Directive (EU) 2024/1799 on the right to repair, which is now being transposed into German law by the Act to implement Directive (EU) 2024/1799...
Traffic ban on PFHxA in some products will soon apply
With the contribution referenced below, we reported on the inclusion of PFHxA and its salts in Annex XVII of Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH Regulation). For concentrations from 25 ppb of PFHxA and...
Publication of a harmonised standard for gas water heaters
Water heaters and hot water storage tanks are subject to the ecodesign requirements of Regulation (EU) No 814/2013 as well as the requirements for energy efficiency labelling of Delegated Regulation...
