Technical errors are corrected in an EU directive on long-term residents. It affects the official version published in the Official Journal of the EU.
The EU authorizes the use of xanthan gum produced by certain bacterial strains as an additive in feed for most animals. Cats, dogs and aquatic species are excluded.
The European Commission approves the use of patchouli essential oil in feed for all animal species. This additive is officially authorised throughout the EU.
The European Commission renews the authorisation to market products that contain or have been produced with genetically modified cotton T304-40. This affects importers and manufacturers that use this type of cotton.
The European Commission renews the permit to sell products containing or derived from genetically modified cotton. It affects importers and manufacturers that use this type of cotton.
The European Central Bank appoints unit heads with authority to take delegated decisions on mergers, spin-offs and acquisitions of shareholdings in supervised banks.
An error is corrected in European regulations regarding the permitted thujone limits in Spanish sage essential oil. It affects producers and marketers of this ingredient.
The EU Council approves an agreement allowing the Frontex agency to carry out border control operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It strengthens migration cooperation in the Balkans.
The EU appoints the new commander of its naval operation in the Red Sea to protect freedom of navigation amid the crisis in that area. This decision is of a European military organisational nature.
The EU Council approves the European position to establish the internal rules of the committee managing the investment agreement with Angola. It affects European companies that invest or wish to invest in Angola.