Regulatory update

Review of the EU MRV Framework in Light of the EU ETS

The 2026 EU review produced COM(2026) 620 final: it is a legislative proposal, while current MRV scope remains governed by consolidated Regulation (EU) 2015/757 until a final act is adopted.

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Operational Explanation

The Commission completed the review required by the MRV/ETS framework and on 17 July 2026 presented COM(2026) 620 final, procedure 2026/0210(COD), proposing amendments to Regulations (EU) 2015/757 and 2023/1805. The proposal does not by itself change current obligations: Parliament and Council must complete the legislative procedure and the final act must enter into force.

Current compliance therefore follows the applicable consolidated text of Regulation (EU) 2015/757. Extensions or changes in the proposal must be labelled as proposed and handled separately from internal readiness work.

Regulatory Reference

COM(2026) 620 final — 17 July 2026; 2026/0210(COD); Regulation (EU) 2015/757, consolidated on 1 January 2025, Articles 2 and 7.

Scope of Application

Current MRV scope includes ships of at least 5,000 GT carrying cargo or passengers commercially on the voyages and in the ports covered by Article 2. From 1 January 2025 it also includes general cargo ships from 400 to below 5,000 GT and offshore ships of at least 400 GT. Check Article 2(2) exclusions, ship category and port calls: not every ship of 400 GT is included. Proposed amendments do not replace this assessment.

Procedure / How to Complete It

Check the applicable text, category, GT and port calls for each ship.
Record MRV scope and applicable ETS obligations separately.
Keep the monitoring plan updated under current obligations, including Article 7; do not suspend updates pending the proposal.
Track procedure 2026/0210(COD); implement any changes according to the final act and its application dates.

Practical Example

A 3,000 GT general cargo ship making commercial voyages covered by Article 2 has already been subject to MRV since 2025: it must not wait for COM(2026) 620. Ships currently excluded should be assessed separately under proposed scenarios.

What Typically Goes Wrong

Citing a COM number for a different ETS measure or treating the proposal as current law changes scope, deadlines and reporting incorrectly.

Common Mistakes Mistake Library

Mistake	Consequence	How to avoid it
Wrong COM number	Source concerns a different ETS measure	Check title, CELEX and procedure
Proposal treated as law	MRV scope anticipated	Separate current law from the proposed scenario

What the PSCO Checks

Checks apply current MRV obligations and relevant documents; a proposal alone does not create a deficiency. Consistency between applicable scope, monitoring plan, data and documents remains essential.

Operational Tips

Record the COM number, CELEX, status and date for each source.
Keep the compliance register separate from the regulatory readiness plan.
Reassess scope after adoption and entry into force of the final act.

Preparation checklist

Consolidated text checked
COM(2026) 620 identified as a proposal
Current and proposed scope separated
Monitoring plan aligned with current law

FAQ

Which proposal resulted from the 2026 MRV review?

COM(2026) 620 final, procedure 2026/0210(COD).

Does the proposal already change MRV scope?

No. The final act must be adopted, enter into force and become applicable.

Which text applies now?

The current consolidated Regulation (EU) 2015/757 together with other applicable acts.

Review of the EU MRV Framework in Light of the EU ETS

Operational Explanation

Regulatory Reference

Scope of Application

Procedure / How to Complete It

Practical Example

What Typically Goes Wrong

Common Mistakes Mistake Library

What the PSCO Checks

Operational Tips

Preparation checklist

FAQ

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