Spain incorporates European technical standards in areas such as electronic invoicing, AI, data centers and industrial materials. These UNE standards are reference standards for companies in multiple sectors.
Industrial, technology companies, manufacturers and electronic invoicing providers
The EU annuls the extension that delayed the expiry of cis-tricos-9-ene, a substance used in industrial insect repellents. Its approval reverts to its original date.
Manufacturers, distributors and users of type 19 biocides with cis-tricos-9-ene
The European Commission renews the authorization of hydrochloric acid for use in disinfectant biocides. It affects manufacturers and users of industrial disinfectant products.
Manufacturers and distributors of industrial disinfectant biocides with hydrochloric acid
Errors are corrected in the European directive that creates the European Disability Card and the Parking Card for persons with disabilities. These cards facilitate mutual recognition of disability between EU countries.
Persons with disabilities, public administrations and companies providing services in the EU
Errors are corrected in the European regulation that limits the use of certain antibiotics in animals to combat antimicrobial resistance. It affects veterinarians and livestock producers.
Veterinarians, livestock farmers, animal-derived food producers and health authorities
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Effective: 11/10/2026
The Government approves a new guide for planning earthquake emergencies, replacing the 1995 version. It establishes how state, regional and local administrations must act in the event of earthquakes.
Public administrations, emergency services and municipalities in seismic zones in Spain
The DGSJFP confirms that professional societies can only have professional activities in their corporate purpose. A veterinary SLP cannot include insurance intermediation even if it is ancillary.
Professional societies (SLP, SAP) wishing to expand their corporate purpose with non-professional activities
The Ministry of Health convenes European subsidies to support 250 early childhood care centers in adapting their services to new quality standards. They are aimed at Third Sector entities of state scope.
Third Sector entities for Social Action of state scope and early childhood care centers
The Government grants direct subsidies to third sector entities for child protection, adolescence and youth programs. Organizations such as POI, the Youth Council and international adoption federations benefit from these...
Third sector entities, child and youth NGOs, international adoption organisms and local entities
The Ministry of Economy authorizes the merger by which DKV Seguros absorbs Ergo Generales and Unión Médica La Fuencisla, which are dissolved. Customers of these insurance companies become DKV customers.
Insured parties, policyholders and intermediaries of Ergo Generales and Unión Médica La Fuencisla