The European Commission denies the use of burdock extract (Arctium lappa L.) as an additive in pet food. Its safety and efficacy for use in cat and dog feed has not been demonstrated.
Errors are corrected in the list of European sanctions against Iranian individuals and institutions. It affects restrictive measures such as asset freezes and travel bans.
The EU Council updates the list of Iranian individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures for human rights violations in Iran.
Technical errors are corrected in the European regulation governing markets for agricultural products. It affects the core rules of the agri-food sector in the EU.
The European Union backs Pakistan's accession to the International Olive Council. This broadens the global reach of the regulatory body governing the olive oil sector.
The European Commission renews the authorisation to market products that contain or have been produced with genetically modified cotton T304-40. This affects importers and manufacturers that use this type of cotton.
The European Commission renews the permit to sell products containing or derived from genetically modified cotton. It affects importers and manufacturers that use this type of cotton.
The EU appoints the new commander of its naval operation in the Red Sea to protect freedom of navigation amid the crisis in that area. This decision is of a European military organisational nature.
Banco de España publishes the official euro exchange rates against 28 currencies for 12 October 2026. One euro equals 1.1181 US dollars.
The Bank of Spain publishes the official exchange rates of the euro against 28 currencies for October 13, 2026. One euro equals 1.1188 US dollars and 0.8446 British pounds, among others.