17 Apr 2026
4/10
Other Regulations
International amendments are adopted that update the training and certification requirements for maritime personnel. It affects seafarers, officers and captains working on ships.
Seafarers, officers, captains, shipping companies and maritime training centres
17 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Training and certification requirements for maritime personnel are updated at the international level. Affects seafarers, officers and ship captains.
Seafarers, officers, captains, shipowners, shipping companies and maritime training centers
17 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
International amendments to the code regulating the training and certification of seafarers are adopted. It affects the requirements for certification and watchkeeping on vessels.
Seafarers, nautical officers, vessel owners, shipping companies and maritime training centers
16 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 05/12/2025
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the annex on technical regulations, standards and certification of the EEA Agreement. It affects companies operating under European technical standards in EEA countries.
Companies marketing products in the European Economic Area subject to technical certification
16 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 05/12/2025
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the transport annex of the EEA Agreement to incorporate new European regulations. It affects transport operators operating within the EEA scope.
Transport companies and logistics operators with activity in EEA countries
16 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 05/12/2025
The EEA Joint Committee updates the technical annex of the Agreement on regulations, standards and certification. It affects products and services circulating in the European Economic Area.
Companies marketing products in the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
16 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 05/12/2025
The EEA Joint Committee updates the technical standards and certification rules of the European Economic Area Agreement. It affects products and services requiring technical certification in EEA countries.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of products with technical certification in 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
16 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 05/12/2025
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the annex of technical regulations of the EEA Agreement. It affects companies operating under harmonized technical standards in the expanded European market.
Companies that export or market products in the European Economic Area
16 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 05/12/2025
The EEA Joint Committee updates Annex II of the EEA Agreement to incorporate new technical standards and certification requirements. It affects companies operating in the European Economic Area.
Companies marketing products in the European Economic Area subject to technical certification