19 Mar 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 15/01/2026
The EU updates the procedures for registering industrial designs and models, replacing the 2002 regulations. Affects companies that protect their products through registered designs in Europe.
Companies with registered designs in the EU, industrial property agents and legal departments
18 Mar 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 17/03/2026
The European Union establishes definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of phosphorous acid originating from China to protect European producers in the sector.
Importers of Chinese phosphorous acid, chemical, agricultural and water treatment industries in the EU
18 Mar 2026
5/10
Corporate & Business
Effective: 01/01/2026
The EU updates the XBRL taxonomy for the electronic submission of annual financial reports. It affects listed companies that must adapt their reporting systems to the new standard.
Companies listed on regulated EU markets required to submit financial reports in ESEF format
18 Mar 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Technical errors are corrected in the European regulation governing the safety of consumer products. It affects manufacturers, importers and distributors that market products in the EU.
Manufacturers, importers, distributors and online sellers of consumer products in the EU
17 Mar 2026
5/10
Corporate & Business
Uniform requirements are established on how materials used in certain vehicles must behave in the event of fire. Affects vehicle manufacturers and type-approval authorities in the EU.
Vehicle manufacturers, component suppliers and technical type-approval authorities
16 Mar 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 16/03/2026
The EU Council updates the list of individuals and entities sanctioned for cyberattacks against the Union or its Member States. This involves asset freezing and entry bans into the EU for those affected.
Companies with international operations, financial institutions and technology service providers in the EU
16 Mar 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 16/03/2026
The EU Council updates restrictive measures (sanctions) against individuals and entities responsible for serious cyberattacks against the EU or its member states.
European companies, critical infrastructures and public bodies exposed to cyberattacks
14 Mar 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 14/03/2026
The EU Council amends the sanctions list against those undermining the territorial integrity of Ukraine. The restrictive measures in force since 2014 are updated.
Companies and entities with commercial or financial ties to persons sanctioned by the EU
11 Mar 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 10/03/2026
The European Commission recommends that member states remove barriers so that private companies and investors can finance energy efficiency improvements in buildings and businesses.
Energy companies, construction firms, ESCOs, private investors and SMEs seeking to finance energy efficiency improvements
10 Mar 2026
5/10
European Regulations
Effective: 06/03/2026
The European Commission recommends updating the chemical substance assessment system to ensure they are safe and sustainable from the point of manufacture. This affects companies that use or produce materials and chemica...
Manufacturers, importers and industrial users of chemical substances and materials in the EU