27 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 24/04/2026
The European Commission establishes how much CO2 each Member State must absorb through forests and soils between 2026 and 2029. Spain will have specific net greenhouse gas absorption targets.
Public administrations, forestry, agricultural sector and land managers in Spain and the EU
27 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 24/04/2026
The European Commission modifies the lists of authorized zones for importing poultry, eggs and fresh meat from Canada, Chile and the United Kingdom. These changes respond to the avian influenza health situation in these ...
Importers, operators and companies in the poultry sector trading with Canada, Chile and the United Kingdom
25 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 15/04/2026
Maximum fishing quotas for anchovy in the Cantabrian Sea are set for 2026. It directly affects fishing vessels operating in that area.
Shipowners, fishermen and fishing companies operating in the Cantabrian Sea (ICES zone 8)
24 Apr 2026
4/10
Education
Professional competency standards are updated in sectors such as electricity, construction, chemistry and transport. It affects professional training and certification in Spain.
Workers, companies, training centres and certifying entities from 14 professional sectors
24 Apr 2026
4/10
Corporate & Business
ICEX signs an agreement with UN Global Compact to train supplier companies in sustainability. This is the fourth edition of this training program.
Supplier companies, SMEs and self-employed workers integrated in supply chains
24 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 23/04/2026
The EU updates regulations to establish how much lidocaine, a veterinary anesthetic, can remain as a residue in meat, milk and other animal-derived foods.
Livestock farmers, veterinarians, animal-derived food industry and health control authorities
24 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/04/2026
The European Commission grants official authorization for the biocidal products family 'Hydrogen Peroxide Products'. These products may be marketed and used throughout the EU under regulated conditions.
Manufacturers, distributors and professional users of hydrogen peroxide biocides in the EU
23 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 21/04/2026
The European Commission modifies the lists of countries from which animals and animal products can be imported into the EU, updating the entries for Botswana, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.
European importers of animals and animal products from Botswana, Canada, the United Kingdom and the USA.
22 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 21/04/2026
The European Commission renews the approval of paraffin oil as an active substance in plant protection products. This substance is used in agriculture to control pests.
Plant protection product manufacturers, farmers and competent plant health authorities
22 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
The EU modifies rules on prevention and control of listed animal diseases, updating procedures and technical corrections. It affects animal health throughout Europe.
Farmers, veterinarians, animal health authorities and operators in the livestock sector in the EU