18 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
A UN regulation is established to measure in the laboratory the particles emitted by the brakes of cars and light vehicles. It affects the approval process for new vehicles in Europe.
Light vehicle manufacturers, brake system suppliers and approval authorities
18 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
The EU and China agree to adjust tariff quotas following the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the EU. This regulates the quantities of products that can be imported with reduced tariffs.
Import/export companies EU-China and foreign trade operators
13 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 23/10/2025
A technical correction to the EU Council decision is published that modifies the restrictive sanctions imposed on Russia for destabilizing Ukraine.
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or contractual relations with Russia
13 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Technical corrections to the EU Regulation on restoration of natural ecosystems approved in June 2024 are published. It affects the regulation that requires the recovery of degraded habitats throughout Europe.
Public administrations, agricultural, forestry, fishing sectors and urban developers
13 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 12/05/2026
The EU imposes provisional tariffs on certain Chinese chemical products being sold at artificially low prices. It affects importers and companies that use these compounds in their processes.
Importers, distributors and industrial companies using alkylphosphonic acids of Chinese origin
12 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 11/05/2026
The EU Council updates the list of persons and entities sanctioned for cyberattacks against the Union or its Member States. Sanctions include asset freezing and prohibition of entry into the EU.
Companies and individuals with financial or commercial links to the sanctioned actors
12 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Errors in the official text of the EU Digital Services Regulation are corrected. It affects digital platforms and online services operating in Europe.
Digital platforms, social networks, marketplaces and online services operating in the EU
12 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 11/05/2026
The EU Council updates restrictive measures (sanctions) against persons and entities responsible for cyberattacks against the Union or its Member States.
Technology companies, financial entities and any operator subject to EU sanctions compliance
12 May 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 11/05/2026
The EU Council removes commercial restrictions imposed on Syria in 2011, reopening the framework for economic cooperation between both parties.
Export and import companies that operate or wish to operate with Syria
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