Individual catch limits for shortfin mako shark are set for Spanish surface longline vessels in the North and South Atlantic during 2026. Each vessel is assigned a maximum catch limit according to its operating zone.
Spanish vessel owners and surface longline vessels registered in the unified census operating in the Atlantic
The European Commission reauthorizes the marketing of products containing genetically modified soybean MON 87705. It affects food and feed products containing or produced from this variety.
Importers, food and feed manufacturers, and operators using MON 87705 soybean
The European Commission approves the commercialization of an ingredient obtained from enzymatically processed egg membranes. The European list of permitted novel foods is updated.
Food and supplement manufacturers and marketers in the EU
The European Commission authorizes again the marketing of food and feed containing or derived from genetically modified maize NK603 × T25. This renewal allows continued sale of these products in the European market.
Importers, food manufacturers and feed producers using NK603 × T25 maize
The European Commission modifies the lists of authorized countries to import poultry, eggs and fresh meat to the EU, updating the entries for Canada, Chile and the United States.
Importers and operators in the poultry sector working with Canada, Chile or the United States.
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
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
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
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
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