European Union Statutes

Browse legislation and open any statute to read or ask LexChat.

European Union

on the position to be taken by the European Union in the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement

32012D0227

1 provisions

The decision updates the EEA Agreement for spirit drinks rules, including a 60% alcohol threshold that EFTA States may prohibit on their national markets, and participation rules for the Committee for Spirit Drinks.

In force Open & Chat
European Union

on the position to be taken by the European Union in the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement

32012D0364

1 provisions

The Union’s position in the EEA Joint Committee must be based on the attached draft decision, and the decision enters into force on the day it is adopted.

In force Open & Chat
European Union

on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work (Sixth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Council Directive 89/391/EEC)

32004L0037

1 provisions

This directive requires employers to assess and reduce worker exposure to carcinogens and mutagens, prevent exposure where a risk is found, and keep exposure below Annex III limit values.

In force Open & Chat
European Union

on the publication in theOfficial Journal of the European Unionof the application for registration of a name referred to in Article 49 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council 'Basmati' (PGI)

32024D02995

1 provisions

The Commission must publish the Basmati application materials in the Official Journal, and that publication gives people the right to oppose registration of the name.

In force Open & Chat
European Union

on the publication of an application for registration of the name 'Miel de Asturias' (PGI) pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council

32025D00467

1 provisions

The Commission publishes the application documents for the ‘Miel de Asturias’ PGI, and the earlier 31.7.2024 publication is repealed.

In force Open & Chat
European Union

on the publication of an application for registration of the name ‘Aceite de las Sierras Espadán y Calderona’ (PDO) pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council

32026D01460

1 provisions

The Commission must publish the single document and product-specification reference for the named PDO in the Official Journal, and eligible parties may oppose the proposed protection within three months of publication.

In force Open & Chat
European Union

on the recognition of the legal and supervisory framework of Argentina as equivalent to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on credit rating agencies

32014D0246

1 provisions

This decision says Argentina’s legal and supervisory framework for credit rating agencies is treated as equivalent to EU requirements, and it describes the CRA registration, governance, disclosure, compliance, and supervisory powers that support that finding.

Decision Open & Chat
European Union

on the recognition of the legal and supervisory framework of Australia as equivalent to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on credit rating agencies

32012D0627

1 provisions

The Commission decided that Australia’s legal and supervisory framework for credit rating agencies is equivalent to the EU requirements.

Decision Open & Chat
European Union

on the recognition of the legal and supervisory framework of Brazil as equivalent to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on credit rating agencies

32014D0245

1 provisions

The Commission decided that Brazil’s legal and supervisory framework for credit rating agencies is equivalent to the EU requirements in Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009.

Decision Open & Chat
European Union

on the recognition of the legal and supervisory framework of Canada as equivalent to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on credit rating agencies

32012D0630

1 provisions

The Commission decided that Canada’s legal and supervisory framework for credit rating agencies is equivalent to the EU requirements in Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009.

Decision Open & Chat
European Union

on the recognition of the legal and supervisory framework of Hong Kong as equivalent to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on credit rating agencies

32014D0249

1 provisions

The Commission recognizes Hong Kong’s legal and supervisory framework for credit rating agencies as equivalent to the EU CRA Regulation, and the Decision enters into force 20 days after publication.

Decision Open & Chat
European Union

on the recognition of the legal and supervisory framework of Japan as equivalent to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on credit rating agencies

32010D0578

1 provisions

The Decision says Japan’s legal and supervisory framework for credit rating agencies is equivalent to the EU requirements in Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009.

Decision Open & Chat
European Union

on the recognition of the legal and supervisory framework of Mexico as equivalent to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on credit rating agencies

32014D0247

1 provisions

The Commission decides that Mexico’s legal and supervisory framework for credit rating agencies is equivalent to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009.

Decision Open & Chat
European Union

on the recognition of the legal and supervisory framework of Singapore as equivalent to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on credit rating agencies

32014D0248

1 provisions

The Commission decided that Singapore’s legal and supervisory framework for credit rating agencies is equivalent to the EU requirements in Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009.

Decision Open & Chat
European Union

on the recognition of the legal and supervisory framework of the United States of America as equivalent to the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on credit rating agencies

32012D0628

1 provisions

The Commission recognizes the US legal and supervisory framework for credit rating agencies as equivalent to Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009, and the Decision enters into force 20 days after publication.

Decision Open & Chat
European Union

on the regulation of the operation of aeroplanes covered by Part II, Chapter 3 , Volume 1 of Annex 16 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, second edition (1988)

32006L0093

1 provisions

This Directive requires Member States to ensure certain civil subsonic jet aeroplanes meet Chapter 3 noise standards, allows limited exemptions, and requires penalties for breaches.

In force Open & Chat
European Union

on the return of cultural objects unlawfully removed from the territory of a Member State and amending Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 (Recast)

32014L0060

1 provisions

This Directive sets rules for returning cultural objects unlawfully removed from a Member State, including cooperation between central authorities, court proceedings, time limits, and fair compensation for possessors who exercised due care.

In force Open & Chat
European Union

on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States amending Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 and repealing Directives 64/221/EEC, 68/360/EEC, 72/194/EEC, 73/148/EEC, 75/34/EEC, 75/35/EEC, 90/364/EEC, 90/365/EEC and 93/96/EEC

32004L0038

2 provisions

This provision sets the main EU free-movement and residence rules for Union citizens and their family members, including entry, residence up to three months, residence for longer periods, registration, residence cards, permanent residence, equal treatment, and limits based on public policy, security, or health.

In force Open & Chat
European Union

on the standard capacity utilisation factor pursuant to Article 18(2) of Decision 2011/278/EU

32013D0447

1 provisions

Member States must use the Annex factors to calculate product-related activity levels for the listed installations.

In force Open & Chat
European Union

originating in the Community, which has been produced in accordance with the rules governing the oenological practices and processes referred to in Title V of Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(*1);

32004D0778

5 provisions

The Protocol is approved, and the Council President must deposit the approval instruments. Croatia must not make the listed WTO-related claims or withdraw concessions for this enlargement.

In force Open & Chat