13 May 2026
5/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
The EU updates the rules on which veterinary medicines can be used to prevent and control animal diseases considered a priority. It affects livestock farmers, veterinarians and companies in the animal sector.
Livestock farmers, veterinarians, veterinary pharmaceutical industry and animal health authorities
08 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Errors are corrected in the European regulation governing the use of certain ingredients in cosmetics. It affects manufacturers and distributors of cosmetic products in the EU.
Manufacturers, distributors and importers of cosmetic products in the EU
07 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 09/09/2025
The EFTA updates the rules of the Safety Gate system that alerts about dangerous products on the market. It affects companies that manufacture or distribute consumer products in Europe.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of consumer products in the European Economic Area
07 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
The EFTA Surveillance Authority approves guidelines for the Safety Gate rapid alert system, which notifies dangerous products in Europe. It affects manufacturers and distributors operating in the European market.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of consumer products in the EEA
23 Apr 2026
5/10
Education
Effective: 23/04/2026
The minimum training requirements demanded in Spain for nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine are updated, adapting European regulations on recognition of professional qualifications.
Nurses, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians, universities and professional associations
20 Apr 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/03/2026
The EU strengthens environmental standards on surface and groundwater quality. Standards for pollutants and water policy action frameworks are updated.
Industries with discharges, agricultural sector, water managers and environmental authorities in the EU
08 Apr 2026
5/10
Social Security
An agreement is published between the INSS, the Autonomous Community of Cantabria and mutual insurers to better coordinate the management of temporary incapacity and healthcare assistance to workers.
Workers on sick leave, companies and mutual collaborators in Cantabria
07 Apr 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 01/04/2026
The European Commission updates the technical standards that small medical sterilisers, stainless steel boilers and hearing aids must meet to circulate freely in the European market.
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of medical sterilisers, steam boilers and hearing aids
26 Mar 2026
5/10
Other Regulations
Effective: 01/01/2026
The Junta de Castilla-La Mancha approves its public accounts for 2026. It sets regional spending and investment for the coming fiscal year.
Citizens, businesses, self-employed workers and public entities in Castilla-La Mancha
16 Mar 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 16/03/2026
The EU Council updates restrictive measures (sanctions) against individuals and entities responsible for serious cyberattacks against the EU or its member states.
European companies, critical infrastructures and public bodies exposed to cyberattacks