17 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
European regulations are updated to allow emergency slaughter of domestic hoofed animals (cattle, pigs, sheep, etc.) outside the slaughterhouse in cases of necessity, establishing hygiene and food safety conditions.
Livestock farmers, veterinarians, slaughterhouses and meat sector operators in the EU
17 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 31/12/2025
The EU regulation that modifies the rules on direct payments to farmers, conditionality and rural development is corrected. It affects how European agricultural aid is managed and controlled.
Farmers, livestock breeders, paying agencies and agricultural administrations in the EU
16 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 14/04/2026
The marine species that in 2026 are exempt from the landing obligation are published, as they have high survival capacity when captured and returned to the sea.
Professional fishermen, shipowners, fishing guilds and companies in the fishing sector
16 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 05/12/2025
The veterinary and phytosanitary annex of the EEA Agreement is amended to incorporate new European regulations. It affects trade in animals, animal products and plants between EEA countries.
Agri-food, livestock and export/import companies operating in the EEA
16 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 15/04/2026
The European Commission amends the annexes of a previous decision to update which national measures are authorized to combat diseases in fish and other aquatic animals.
Aquaculture companies, fishermen, veterinary and health authorities of the Member States
16 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 05/12/2025
The veterinary and phytosanitary rules of the EEA Agreement are modified to incorporate new European regulation. It affects the trade of animals, animal products and vegetables between the EU and EEA countries.
Agri-food, livestock and phytosanitary companies operating with EEA countries
16 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 15/04/2026
The European Commission withdraws authorization for the use of the SICO Biocidal Product Family biocide in the EU. Companies using it must seek authorized alternatives.
Biocide manufacturers, distributors, and professional users in the EU
16 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 05/12/2025
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the annex on veterinary and phytosanitary matters of the EEA Agreement. It affects applicable regulations on animal and plant health between the EU and EEA countries.
Agri-food companies, livestock operators and exporters/importers active in EEA countries
16 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 05/12/2025
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the annex on veterinary and phytosanitary matters of the EEA Agreement. It affects animal and plant health regulations applicable in EEA countries.
Agrifood companies, livestock producers, exporters of animal and plant products to the EEA
16 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 08/04/2026
The EU updates which countries are free from echinococcosis (parasite) and bluetongue (virus) in animals. This affects the trade and movement of animals between member states.
Livestock farmers, veterinarians, traders and transporters of live animals in the EU