21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The EEA Joint Committee updates Annex II of the EEA Agreement by incorporating new technical regulations, standards and certification procedures applicable in the European Economic Area.
Companies marketing products in the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the transport annex of the EEA Agreement to incorporate new European regulations. It affects transport operators operating in EEA countries.
Transport operators with activity in European Economic Area countries
21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the annex on technical regulations, standards and certification of the EEA Agreement. It affects products and services that must comply with technical standards in EEA countries.
Companies that market or certify products in the European Economic Area
21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The EEA Joint Committee updates the technical annex of the Agreement on regulations, testing and certification. It affects products and services circulating between the EU and EEA countries (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstei...
Companies marketing products in the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein)
21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The annex on financial services of the European Economic Area Agreement is amended. This update adapts the applicable financial regulations to EEA countries that are not EU members.
Financial entities, banks, insurance companies and investors with activity in EEA countries
21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 26/09/2025
A technical correction to the new European waste directive approved in September 2025 is published. It affects waste management regulations throughout the EU.
Waste management companies, industry, distributors and public administrations in the EU
21 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/02/2026
The EEA Joint Committee updates the technical annex of the Agreement on the European Economic Area concerning technical regulations, standards and certification. It affects products and services circulating in the enlarg...
Manufacturers, importers and distributors of products with technical requirements in the EEA market
21 May 2026
4/10
Agriculture & Fisheries
Effective: 06/02/2026
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.
Agri-food companies, livestock operators and exporters/importers in the EEA
20 May 2026
4/10
Labour & Employment
Effective: 01/01/2026
The salary increase agreement and new salary tables for 2026 in the flowers and plants trade sector are registered. It affects all companies and workers covered by the state collective agreement in the sector.
Companies and workers in the flowers and plants trade sector at national level
19 May 2026
4/10
European Regulations
Effective: 02/02/2026
The EU-UK Joint Committee updates the Windsor Framework by incorporating new European regulations. It affects the rules governing trade and Northern Ireland.
Companies trading with or in Northern Ireland, EU-UK importers and exporters