On 26 November 2025, the European Parliament and the Council formally adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/2439. This Regulation introduces critical amendments to Regulation (EU) 2024/2865, specifically regarding the dates of application and transitional provisions.

The primary objective of this postponement is to reduce administrative burdens and simplify implementation for companies, aligned with the findings of the 2024 Draghi Report on European competitiveness. The Commission identified that certain requirements, such as those for fuel dispensers at filling stations, were impractical and costly without providing significant health or environmental benefits.

New Application Timeline

Based on the updated Regulation, the new application dates for the various provisions are as follows:

Application Date

Provisions and Requirements

1 July 2026

Formatting of labels (Article 1(17)), refill stations (Article 1(18)), specific concentration limits and M-factors (Article 1(22)), and specific sections of Annex I and II.

1 January 2027

Information requirements for poison centres (Article 1(9)), Member State responsibilities (Article 1(24)), and Annex IV.

1 January 2028

Information requirements for advertisements (Article 1(14)), distance sales offers (Article 1(15)(c)), and relabelling requirements (Article 1(26) and (27)).

Transitional Provisions (Voluntary Application)

To ensure legal clarity, economic operators are permitted to apply the new rules on a voluntary basis before the mandatory deadlines. The derogation periods are structured as follows:

  • For the July 2026 group: Until 30 June 2026.
  • For the January 2027 group: Until 31 December 2026.
  • For the January 2028 group (advertisements and distance sales): Until 31 December 2027.

Provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/2865 that are not related to formatting or administrative burdens, and which ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment, remain unchanged in their original application schedule. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal.

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