10 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/03/2026
The EU Council approves the list of experts who may act in disputes over fair competition and sustainable development under the post-Brexit EU-United Kingdom trade agreement.
Companies operating between the EU and the United Kingdom, especially in regulated sectors
10 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Technical errors in the EU regulation on batteries are corrected. The regulatory substance does not change, only formal inaccuracies in the original text are remedied.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of batteries and electric vehicles in the EU
09 Apr 2026
4/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 08/04/2026
The law strengthens criminal penalties for those who commit crimes repeatedly. It amends the Código Penal and the Ley de Enjuiciamiento Criminal to address multiple recidivism more severely.
Persons with multiple prior convictions, judges, prosecutors, criminal lawyers and penitentiary officials
09 Apr 2026
4/10
Energy
Effective: 23/02/2026
The Nuclear Safety Council reviews instructions to supervise how containers used in radioactive material transport are manufactured, strengthening safety measures.
Manufacturers of radioactive material transport packaging and nuclear operators
07 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 01/04/2026
The European Commission amends the lists of authorised countries for importing poultry, eggs and fresh meat from Chile, the United Kingdom and the United States, adapting the current sanitary conditions.
Importers, poultry and meat operators working with Chile, the United Kingdom or the US
07 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
The European regulation establishing common safety methods for management systems in the railway sector is corrected. It affects companies and bodies involved in rail transport in the EU.
Railway undertakings, infrastructure managers and railway safety authorities in the EU
31 Mar 2026
4/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 27/03/2026
Catch and import limits are set for shortfin mako shark that the Spanish fleet may bring from international waters in 2026, under species protection regulations.
Vessel owners, fishermen, exporters and the seafood processing industry
31 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/03/2026
The EU amends its sanctions list against persons and entities related to human rights violations in Iran. Restrictive measures in place since 2011 are updated.
Companies and financial entities with commercial relations with Iran
31 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/03/2026
The EU amends the Atalanta military operation to strengthen maritime security in the western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. It affects international maritime trade routes.
Shipping companies, exporters and importers using Red Sea routes
31 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/03/2026
The EU updates its sanctions list against Iran, affecting individuals and entities subject to restrictive measures. It may impact commercial operations with that country.
Exporting companies, financial institutions and operators with commercial ties to Iran