17 Apr 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
European regulations are updated to allow emergency slaughter of domestic hoofed animals (cattle, pigs, sheep, etc.) outside the slaughterhouse in cases of necessity, establishing hygiene and food safety conditions.
Livestock farmers, veterinarians, slaughterhouses and meat sector operators in the EU
16 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 15/04/2026
The European Commission withdraws authorization for the use of the SICO Biocidal Product Family biocide in the EU. Companies using it must seek authorized alternatives.
Biocide manufacturers, distributors, and professional users in the EU
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 in EEA countries under harmonized technical standards.
Companies that manufacture, certify or market products in the European Economic Area
13 Apr 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 10/04/2026
The European Commission modifies a previous decision to update and add new referenced technical standards. It affects sectors that must comply with harmonized technical standards in the EU.
Companies that manufacture or market products subject to harmonized technical standards in the EU
09 Apr 2026
4/10
Energy
Effective: 23/02/2026
The Nuclear Safety Council updates the technical safety standards for containers where used nuclear fuel from power plants is temporarily stored.
Holders and operators of nuclear installations with temporary spent fuel storage
07 Apr 2026
4/10
Education
Effective: 01/04/2026
The Government establishes the Spanish Sign Language Diplomas (DLSE) as official certification. It regulates the levels, requirements and procedures to obtain this accreditation.
Deaf people, interpreters, LSE teachers, public and private entities with accessibility obligations
06 Apr 2026
4/10
The Ministry of Health, Castilla-La Mancha and Red.es sign an agreement to promote intelligent digital services in the Sistema Nacional de Salud. The agreement aims to modernize healthcare through advanced technology.
Health administration, healthcare professionals, patients and technology companies in the health sector
06 Apr 2026
4/10
Energy
Effective: 30/03/2026
A collaboration agreement is published to coordinate the planning and response to nuclear and radiological emergencies in Spain. It establishes how to act in situations involving radiological risk.
Nuclear facilities, radioactive operators, civil protection services and public administrations
04 Apr 2026
4/10
Education
The official training program for specialist physicians in Emergency Medicine is published, including evaluation criteria and requirements for teaching units.
Emergency medicine residents, hospitals with emergency departments and healthcare teaching centers
04 Apr 2026
4/10
The Ministry of Health signs an agreement with the Foro Español de Pacientes to promote digital transformation in Spanish public healthcare. The agreement seeks to integrate the patient perspective into healthcare techno...
Patients, patient associations, healthcare professionals and technology companies in the health sector