The Government grants a direct subsidy to the Canary Islands to modernize irrigation infrastructure and support farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen facing high costs of insularity.
Professional competencies recognized in vocational training are updated, adding and removing standards in sectors such as construction, energy, agriculture and transport.
The EU limits the use of CO₂ as an active biocidal substance in traps for vertebrates. It will only be permitted under specific conditions to reduce risks.
The European Commission approves changes to annex XVIII of the EU-Central America Association Agreement. It affects the technical standards and regulations applicable to trade between both regions.
Olive oil produced in the Valencian sierras of Espadán and Calderona obtains official protection as PDO throughout the European Union. This guarantees its origin and quality against imitations in the European market.
The EU updates how certain goods are classified in the combined nomenclature for foreign trade. This affects the tariffs and customs procedures applicable to these products.
The European Commission updates who is listed as the holder of authorizations to sell GMO products in the EU. It affects companies in the agri-food and biotechnology sectors.
The European Commission modifies the lists of Argentine zones from which poultry meat and meat products can be imported into the EU. The change responds to the country's health situation.
The European Commission modifies the lists of U.S. zones from which poultry, fertile eggs, and fresh poultry meat can be imported into the EU. The change responds to the evolution of avian influenza in U.S. territory.
The EU modifies the health restrictions in force against a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Greece. Control zones and conditions are adjusted to contain the disease.