03 Jul 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
The European Commission approves the sale of products containing genetically modified maize in three different combinations. This authorization permits its use in food and feed within the EU.
Importers, food manufacturers and feed producers using genetically modified maize
02 Jul 2026
4/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 26/02/2025
Spain has applied since February 2025 the prohibition on producing and using three persistent chemical pollutants. It affects industries that manufacture or use these compounds, with some temporary exemptions.
Chemical industries, automotive manufacturers, aerospace, defense and medical device manufacturers
02 Jul 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 02/07/2026
The deadline dates are updated for agricultural operators to notify their certified seed stocks, adapting them to the actual harvest and sowing cycle. The new deadlines are February 15 and September 15 of each year.
Relevant agricultural sector operators: producers, wholesalers and agents with certified seed stocks
01 Jul 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
The EU strengthens measures to protect the Baltic common harbour porpoise, an endangered species, by limiting accidental catches in fishing nets. It affects fishermen operating in the Baltic Sea.
Fishermen and vessel owners operating with fishing gear in the Baltic Sea
30 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 30/06/2026
The Ministry of Agriculture and Turespaña will collaborate to promote Spanish gastronomy internationally through digital campaigns, events and social media content during 2026 and 2027.
Spanish agri-food, tourism and gastronomic sector with international projection
30 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 01/07/2026
Spain sets its anchovy quota at 1,632 tonnes for July 2026-June 2027, a 29% decrease from the previous period due to biomass decline. Weekly limits per vessel are established to manage distribution.
Purse-seine fishing fleets in the Cantabrian Sea and Northwest, and xeito, racú and piobardeira vessels
30 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 25/06/2026
The EU Council updates import quotas with reduced or zero tariffs for certain agricultural and industrial products. This facilitates access to raw materials and specific products to the European market under advantageous...
Companies importing agricultural and industrial products operating in the EU
29 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 26/06/2026
The EU updates the requirements of sanitary studies to classify areas where live bivalve molluscs are produced and relaid. It affects producers and competent authorities in aquaculture and shellfish harvesting.
Live bivalve mollusc producers, aquaculture companies, fishing associations and competent sanitary authorities
26 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
The EU updates the rules for producing and marketing forest seeds, plants and cuttings. It replaces a 1999 directive to adapt to climate change and new technologies.
Forest nurseries, reforestation companies, seed producers and forest administrations in the EU
26 Jun 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 02/06/2026
The annexes of the agreement between the EU and Iceland are modified to update the list of protected geographical indications of agricultural and food products.
Producers and agri-food companies with protected geographical indications in the EU and Iceland