22 May 2026
3/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
The EU delays the expiry date of medetomidine approval, a substance used in biocides to protect ship hulls. This allows continued marketing of products containing it while its evaluation is completed.
Manufacturers and distributors of antifouling biocides for vessels containing medetomidine
21 May 2026
3/10
Public Sector
Effective: 11/05/2026
Gijón Port Authority internally reorganizes who can make decisions on its behalf. It affects the administrative and operational management of the port.
Companies, operators and users of Gijón Port who conduct proceedings before the Port Authority
21 May 2026
3/10
European Regulations
The Joint Committee of the European Economic Area adopts Decision 32/2026 to incorporate EU regulations into the EEA agreement. It affects commercial and regulatory relations between the EU and EEA countries.
Companies and operators trading or operating in EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
21 May 2026
3/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The EEA Joint Committee updates Annex II of the EEA Agreement to incorporate new technical and certification standards. It affects companies operating in the European Economic Area.
Companies marketing products in the European Economic Area (EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
21 May 2026
3/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The EEA Joint Committee updates Annex II of the EEA Agreement on technical regulations, standards and certification. This decision adapts the technical regulations applicable in the European Economic Area.
Companies marketing products in the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
20 May 2026
3/10
Public Sector
Effective: 28/04/2026
The Balearic Port Authority redistributes its powers internally through delegation. It affects the administrative and operational management of Balearic ports.
Port operators, concession holders and companies with activities in Balearic ports
19 May 2026
3/10
Public Sector
Effective: 04/05/2026
The Valencia Port Authority redistributes its powers internally through delegation among its management bodies. It affects the internal organization of the port and those who operate or conduct procedures before it.
Companies and operators with activity in the Port of Valencia and its concessionaires
19 May 2026
3/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 18/05/2026
The EU removes the protected designation of origin 'Ambt Delden' from the official register. This cancellation has immediate effects on products that used such designation.
Producers and marketers of products with PDO 'Ambt Delden'
18 May 2026
3/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 28/04/2026
The traditional Entroido de Cobres carnival, celebrated in Vilaboa (Galicia), receives official recognition as a Festival of National Tourist Interest for its cultural and tourist value.
Municipality of Vilaboa, tourism and hospitality sector in Galicia, festival organizers
14 May 2026
3/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 05/05/2026
The operational parameters of mandatory flights between Badajoz and Madrid and Barcelona are updated, routes protected for being essential for Extremadura's connectivity.
Operating airlines, travelers and companies with activity between Badajoz, Madrid and Barcelona