17 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
The EU Council approves a modification of Article 36 of the International Agreement on Olive Oil of 2015. This amendment updates the international standards governing the trade and regulation of these products.
Producers, exporters and importers of olive oil and table olives in the EU
16 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 12/06/2026
The European Commission withdraws EU funding for certain agricultural expenses incurred by some Member States for non-compliance with regulations. Spain and other countries must assume these costs with their own funds.
State and regional agricultural paying agencies of the affected Member States
16 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
The EU updates the approval conditions for the fungicide metalaxyl-M, used in agriculture. Its conditions of use are restricted or adjusted to protect health and the environment.
Plant protection product manufacturers, farmers and distributors of products containing metalaxyl-M
16 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
The European Commission modifies maximum residue levels of six pesticides in various food products. It affects agricultural producers and the European food chain.
Farmers, agri-food industry, importers and exporters of plant products in the EU
15 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 15/06/2026
Spain distributes 35,202 tonnes of northern hake quota among its fishing fleet for 2026, divided into three groups according to vessel capacity and resource dependency.
Spanish fishing vessel owners and companies operating trawlers, deep-sea and longline fleets in the Northeast Atlantic
15 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 11/06/2026
The European Commission recommends monitoring quinolizidine alkaloid levels in lupins and derived food products due to health risks. These compounds can cause poisoning if they exceed certain levels.
Producers, processors, importers and distributors of lupins and derived food products
15 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 11/06/2026
The European Commission recommends monitoring the presence of ergot alkaloids, toxic fungal substances, in animal feed. The objective is to protect animal health and the safety of the food chain.
Feed manufacturers, livestock farms and food control authorities
15 Jun 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 11/05/2026
The EU Council has given the green light to amendments to the International Cocoa Agreement. This affects global rules governing cocoa trade and production.
Importers, chocolate industry, and food companies working with cocoa
12 Jun 2026
4/10
Energy
Effective: 12/06/2026
The environmental impact statement is approved for a 54 MW photovoltaic installation in El Bonillo (Albacete) that will hybridize with the Cabeza Morena-Dueñas wind farm. The project was modified to protect ecological co...
Promoter Acciona Eólica, Castilla-La Mancha administrations and landowners in El Bonillo (Albacete)
12 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 11/06/2026
The European Commission modifies the lists of zones from which poultry, eggs and fresh meat can be imported from Canada, Chile and the United States. These changes respond to the health situation in these countries.
European importers of poultry, fertile eggs and poultry meat from Canada, Chile and the USA