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New development EA BSA has defined the steps for transition to ISO 14001:2026 Bulgaria · environmental management systems · accreditation guidance EA "Bulgarian Accreditation Service" published on September 10 a guidance for transition to BDS ISO 14001:2026. Accredited bodies for certification of management systems must submit a declaration, analysis of differences, a plan and…

New development Chlorpyrifos added to EU persistent organic pollutants regime · chemicals, materials and testing · regulation published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1423, published on 10 September, adds chlorpyrifos to Annex I of the persistent organic pollutants regime. The act enters into force on 30 September 2026 and does not provide for exemptions for specific uses.…

New development Temporary exemption for F-gases in compressed air dryers EU · industrial equipment and refrigerants · new regulation Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1975, published on 9 September, allows for a limited exemption from the ban on the placing on the market of certain compressed air dryers using fluorinated gases with a global warming potential of at least 150.…

New development EU introduces new testing conditions for the use of phosphine EU · plant protection products and testing · new regulation Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1968, published on 8 September, renews the approval of phosphine and will apply from 1 October 2026. Authorisations for products containing the substance must limit fumigation to tested…

New development Code of conduct for issuer-funded research now in force EU · financial services and independent valuation · entry into force Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1092, which establishes a European code of conduct for investment research funded in whole or in part by issuers, has been in force since 7 September. Investment firms must receive sufficient information on compliance…

New development Railway sector: transition to eight updated EU standards ends · railway products and infrastructure · operational change The deferral period under Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/424 for eight older references to harmonised railway standards ends on 6 September. The areas affected are rail welding, wheelsets, braking equipment, moving steps, passage systems and fire protection. The relevant…

New development Personal protective equipment: new standards and deferral for respiratory protection EU · personal protective equipment and testing · adopted decision On 4 September, Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1971 was published and entered into force, updating the harmonised standards under Regulation 2016/425. References have been added for protective gloves for hairdressers, rainwear and…

New development Euro 7: new regulatory reference for EU brake emission testing · automotive industry and testing · adopted regulation On 3 September, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1214 was published, replacing the reference to UN Global Technical Regulation No 24 with UN Regulation No 179 in the Euro 7 brake emission testing.…

New development EU establishes assessment systems for construction products EU · Construction products, notified bodies and testing · Operational Alert On 28 August, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1310 was published, establishing the applicable assessment and verification systems for product families and categories under the new Construction Products Regulation. The act enters into force on 17…

New development EU defines the assessment systems for construction products EU · Construction products and conformity assessment · New delegated regulation On 28 August, the EU published Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1310, which defines the applicable assessment and verification systems for product families and categories under the new Construction Products Regulation. The act enters into force on…