The EEA Joint Committee amends the annex on veterinary and phytosanitary matters of the EEA Agreement. It affects applicable regulations in Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein regarding animal and plant health.
Agrifood exporters, veterinary and phytosanitary operators with activity in the EEA
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, exporters and importers of animal and plant products with EEA countries
24 Jun 2026
3/10
Public Sector
Effective: 28/04/2026
The Joint Committee of the Court of Auditors requires Cantabria and Extremadura to update their forest fire prevention and extinction plans in accordance with current legislation.
Autonomous Communities of Cantabria and Extremadura, forest managers and forest property owners
24 Jun 2026
3/10
Public Sector
Effective: 24/06/2026
The Ministry and the Provincial Council of Álava agree to create a Territorial Innovation Center to combat rural depopulation in Álava through entrepreneurship and innovation projects.
Rural municipalities and entrepreneurs in Álava in areas at risk of depopulation
The EU allows the import of unrooted cuttings of ornamental plants (Calibrachoa and Petunia) from Uganda under special conditions. This temporary exception flexibilizes the usual phytosanitary regulations.
Importers, nurseries and distributors of ornamental plants in the EU
The European Commission modifies the rules on the use of Jatropha curcas seeds (edible variety) as a new food, updating its conditions and technical specifications.
Food manufacturers and marketers using Jatropha curcas seeds in the EU
The EU updates emergency measures against peste of small ruminants in Bulgaria to control and limit the spread of this animal disease.
Livestock farmers, traders and operators in the sheep and goat sector in Bulgaria
The European Commission updates emergency measures against sheep and goat pox in Bulgaria to control the disease and protect livestock herds.
Livestock farmers, sheep and goat operations in Bulgaria and commercial operators in the sector
The Ministry of Agriculture signs an agreement with the RFEAGAS federation to manage aid to associations of livestock breed breeders in 2026. These subsidies aim to conserve and improve Spanish livestock breeds.
Associations of livestock breed breeders recognized by MAPA and RFEAGAS
The Ministry for Ecological Transition delegates to the Júcar Royal Irrigation Community the management of irrigation modernization works in Alginet for 25 years.
Júcar Royal Irrigation Community and farmers in Alginet (Valencia)