24 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/04/2025
Errors are corrected in the official models of veterinary and health certificates for importing animals and food products into the European Union. This affects the documents required for international trade in food of an...
Importers, exporters and operators of food of animal origin trading with the EU
23 Mar 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 18/03/2026
The Ministry of Agriculture cancels the registration of various plant varieties in the official register. These varieties may no longer be legally marketed in Spain.
Seed producers, nursery growers, distributors and farmers using these varieties
23 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 17/03/2026
The EU Council sets its position in favour of Uzbekistan joining the WTO at the upcoming ministerial meeting. This opens new trade opportunities between Europe and Central Asia.
Spanish and European exporting and importing companies with interests in Central Asia
23 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Errors are corrected in the regulation establishing which countries may export animals and products of animal origin to the European Union. It affects the current import conditions.
Importers of animals, reproductive material and products of animal origin from third countries
20 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 13/03/2026
The EU updates emergency veterinary measures against lumpy skin disease detected in France, modifying the affected zones and applicable restrictions.
Bovine farmers, veterinarians and commercial operators in affected zones of France
20 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 19/03/2026
The European Commission denies approval of a chemical substance as a biocide for preserving materials. This affects manufacturers who used this compound in their products.
Biocide manufacturers, the chemical industry and companies using industrial preservatives
19 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Technical errors are corrected in the European directive that updates the quality and labelling standards for honey, fruit juices, jams and dehydrated milk. It does not change the substance of the rules, only rectifies f...
Manufacturers, packers and importers of honey, juices, jams and powdered milk
18 Mar 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 30/01/2026
The rules defining which products are considered originating from Pacific countries to benefit from the trade agreement with the EU are updated. It affects imports and exports between both regions.
Importing and exporting companies trading with Pacific States
17 Mar 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 13/03/2026
The start of the Iberian sardine fishing season in Iberian Atlantic waters is authorised and quotas are distributed among purse seine vessels in the Gulf of Cádiz for 2026.
Shipowners and fishing companies with purse seine vessels in the Gulf of Cádiz and ICES zones 8c and 9a
17 Mar 2026
4/10
Grants & Subsidies
ICEX and the Fundación Foro de Marcas Renombradas will collaborate to promote Marca España and support the internationalization of Spanish companies with recognized brands.
Spanish companies with recognized brands seeking to internationalize and expand into foreign markets