A corrigendum to the Commission Delegated Regulation of 27 March 2026, which amends rules on bluetongue virus and epizootic haemorrhagic disease, extends the compliance deadline from 15 July 2026 to 1 November 2026 in four specific places. The correction, issued by the Commission on 28 July 2026 (document C(2026) 5594 final), was transmitted to the Council Secretary-General on 29 July and circulated on 30 July 2026. It affects recital 6 (first and fourth sentences), recital 18, and Article 2, second paragraph of the original regulation (C(2026) 901). No other content changes are made.
The original delegated regulation, adopted on 27 March 2026, amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/688 regarding infection with bluetongue virus (serotypes 1-24) and epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus, and introduces a derogation for movements of registered equine animals. The corrigendum simply aligns the dates in the text, giving affected parties until 1 November 2026 to comply with the new requirements.
This technical correction is part of the EU's ongoing effort to update animal health rules in response to the spread of bluetongue and epizootic haemorrhagic disease, which have affected livestock across several member states. The original regulation was part of a broader package of measures aimed at controlling these diseases, which have caused significant economic losses for farmers and disrupted trade in live animals.
The extended deadline provides additional time for national authorities and animal owners to adapt to the new testing, vaccination, and movement requirements. For registered equine animals, the derogation simplifies certain movement conditions, which is expected to ease administrative burdens for horse owners and breeders. However, the delay may also mean that protective measures against the diseases are not fully in place until later in the year, potentially increasing the risk of further spread during the autumn.
The corrigendum will now be reviewed by the Council and the European Parliament, which have the right to object to delegated acts within a specified period. If no objections are raised, the corrected regulation will enter into force as planned, with the new deadline of 1 November 2026 applying across the EU.