29 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 01/09/2026
UN technical regulation establishing requirements for homologating passenger vehicles and vans regarding their pollutant emissions, including cold start tests, battery durability and cybersecurity.
Vehicle manufacturers, homologation authorities and technical services of the EU
29 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 29/05/2026
The European Commission sets the operational date of the common identity repository (CIR), which unifies biometric data from systems such as EES, VIS, ETIAS and Eurodac to identify persons at borders.
Border, police, asylum and migration authorities of Schengen Member States
29 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 29/05/2026
The EU digitalizes the permit system for exporting cultural goods, replacing paper with electronic licenses. It affects museums, collectors and companies that export art or cultural objects.
Museums, galleries, collectors, art dealers and exporters of cultural goods
27 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Errors in European regulations governing the supply of digital content and services to consumers are corrected. It affects companies offering digital products in the EU.
Digital content and services providers and consumers in the EU
27 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 21/05/2026
The European Commission modifies the provisional amounts of the Brexit adaptation fund allocated to each EU country, including aid to coastal communities.
Public administrations, fishing sector and companies affected by Brexit in the EU
27 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 26/05/2026
The European Commission rejects allowing the use of a specific health claim in food. This decision affects the labeling and advertising of food products throughout the EU.
Food manufacturers, distributors and marketers in the European Union
27 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 22/12/2025
The European decision establishing the criteria for granting the EU ecological label to decorative paints, varnishes and water-based aerosols is corrected. It affects manufacturers wishing to obtain or maintain this envi...
Manufacturers of decorative paints, varnishes, special coatings and water-based aerosols
26 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 19/05/2026
The European Commission approves the registration of a citizens' initiative seeking to grant legal rights to ecosystems and allow citizens to defend them in court.
European citizens, companies with environmental impact, legislators and public administrations
26 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
New European regulation that extends the time during which scientific data used to authorize biocide products are protected against use by third parties.
Manufacturers, distributors and applicants for biocide product authorization in the EU
26 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The EU delays the expiration date of glutaraldehyde approval for use in various types of biocidal products. This allows continued marketing of products containing it while its evaluation is completed.
Manufacturers, distributors and professional users of biocides containing glutaraldehyde