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
21 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 17/04/2026
Mackerel fishing rules are updated in ICES zones 8c and 9a for vessels based in A Coruña using fishing methods other than trawling and purse seining. The amendment adjusts management provisions already established in Mar...
Shipowners and crews of fishing vessels based in A Coruña fishing for mackerel
21 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
The order regulating mandatory economic contributions from the white pork sector is amended to finance promotion, research and sustainability activities over four campaigns.
Producers, processors and marketers of the white pork sector in Spain
17 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 16/04/2026
The EU adjusts the anti-dumping duty on Chinese tinplate steel by accepting the application of a new producer exporter. This changes the tariff rate applicable to that specific manufacturer.
European importers of Chinese tinplate steel and metal container manufacturers