13 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 12/03/2026
The EU updates the technical standards that manufacturers of industrial, agricultural, construction machinery and other equipment must meet to ensure their safety and free movement in the European market.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of industrial, agricultural, construction machinery and technical equipment
11 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 10/03/2026
The European Commission guides countries on how to create single advisory services for energy efficiency. It makes it easier for citizens and businesses to access information, support and procedures in one place.
Construction, retrofitting and energy installation companies, public administrations and building owners
11 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 10/03/2026
The annexes listing restricted zones for African swine fever in Europe are amended, updating which territories are subject to special control measures.
Pig farmers, slaughterhouses, transporters and pork meat traders in the EU
11 Mar 2026
6/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/03/2026
The EU modifies sanitary control zones in Spain due to the lumpy skin disease outbreak, a disease affecting bovine livestock that is not transmissible to humans.
Cattle and ruminant farmers, veterinarians, livestock transporters and traders in affected areas of Spain
03 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/06/2026
The European Commission rejects the use of terbutryn, BIT and TMAD in biocides for material preservation and pest control. Manufacturers must withdraw or reformulate their products.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of biocidal products containing these substances
03 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 25/06/2026
The European Commission approves that U.S. companies may apply for contracts from the European fund to rebuild Ukraine. This opens competition to U.S. firms in tenders financed by the EU.
European and Spanish companies bidding for Ukraine reconstruction contracts with EU funds
03 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 05/03/2026
The CETA Joint Committee clarifies how to interpret the investor protection rules of the trade agreement between the EU and Canada. It affects companies that invest or trade between both territories.
Spanish and European companies and investors with commercial activity or investments in Canada
03 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 05/03/2026
The EU-Canada agreement committee approves an accelerated procedure to resolve conflicts between investors or SMEs and States. It facilitates access to international arbitral justice for smaller businesses.
Individual investors and Spanish or Canadian SMEs with investment disputes against a CETA State
02 Jul 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 01/07/2026
The European Commission modifies the list of Chinese animal products subject to special import controls. It affects importers and operators working with these products in the EU.
Importers, distributors, and food operators working with animal products from China
30 Jun 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 25/06/2026
The EU Council modifies the list of products that can be imported with reduced or zero tariff. It affects companies that import agricultural and industrial raw materials from third countries.
Companies importing agricultural and industrial products from third countries to the EU