EU \/ Bulgaria \u00b7 batteries and waste \u00b7 official repair<\/p>\n
On 19 October, a correction to the Bulgarian version of Regulation (EU) 2023\/1542 on batteries was published in the Official Journal of the EU. In the definition of \u201erecycling efficiency\u201c, the clarification that the mass of the output fractions included in the recycling is divided by the mass of the input fraction of the end-of-life batteries has been restored. This is a correction to the text, not a new percentage target or a new deadline. Operators and specialists preparing or checking reports should check the formulas, procedures and working templates used with the corrected definition, so as not to carry over the incomplete Bulgarian text into the evidence of compliance.<\/p>\n
EU \u00b7 food additives and laboratories \u00b7 adopted regulation<\/p>\n
By Regulation (EU) 2026\/2309, the European Commission amends the specifications for rebaudioside M \u2014 additive E 960c(ii) \u2014 by also authorising a production route with genetically modified yeast K. phaffii CGMCC 7539. The act, published on 19 October, enters into force on 8 November 2026. A limit of 0.3 mg\/kg for kaurenoic acid, measured by liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry, is added. Viable cells or DNA from the specified production microorganisms must not be detected in the additive. Manufacturers, importers and laboratories should check the specifications, analytical capabilities and evidence from suppliers. The change is to a specific specification and not a general authorisation for all steviol glycosides.<\/p>\n
EU \u00b7 food and quality control \u00b7 adopted regulation<\/p>\n
Regulation (EU) 2026\/2298 introduces curdlan into the list of authorised food additives under number E 424 and lays down its conditions of use and specifications for identity and purity. The act was published on 19 October and entered into force on 8 November 2026. The authorisation covers specified food categories, with different maximum levels and exemptions; it does not allow use in every formulation. The manufacturers concerned should check the product category, dosage, restrictions and compliance of the purchased additive. For food safety systems, this means updating specifications and assessing suppliers, with appropriate evidence of acceptance control and traceability.<\/p>\n
EU \/ Bulgaria \u00b7 defense industry and market access \u00b7 delegated directive adopted<\/p>\n
Delegated Directive (EU) 2026\/2325, published on 19 October, replaces the list of defence-related products in Directive 2009\/43\/EC to align it with the updated EU Common Military List. Member States must adopt and publish the necessary national provisions by 31 January 2027 and apply them from 5 February 2027. The Directive itself enters into force on 8 November 2026. Bulgarian companies in the supply chains should align their classifications and authorisation procedures with the new annex and future national measures. This is not an immediate general amendment to all transfer authorisations.<\/p>\n
United States \u00b7 consumer products and testing \u00b7 final interpretative rule<\/p>\n
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an interpretive rule effective October 19, 2026. Certain fuel additives intended solely for cleaning, maintaining, stabilizing, or improving engine performance, and not for generating heat or power, are not considered \u201eflammable liquid fuels\u201c under the portable fuel container rule. Accordingly, containers intended solely for such additives are not covered by its flame arrester requirements. Exporters and laboratories should review the intended use and documentation for the specific product before changing the test program. This does not override other applicable safety and labeling rules.<\/p>\n
USA \u00b7 personal protective equipment and public procurement \u00b7 entry into force of an adopted rule<\/p>\n
The final rule of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement the Make PPE in America Act in its own procurements will come into effect on 19 October 2026. The document was published on 18 September; the new development today is the legal stage, not a new adoption. The regime covers certain personal protective equipment, including the origin of materials and components, subject to statutory exceptions. European suppliers exposed to these procurements should verify contractual clauses and evidence of chain of origin. Compliance with a safety standard alone does not prove eligibility under the origin requirements.<\/p>\n
Bulgaria \u00b7 agriculture, certification and laboratories \u00b7 consulting \u00b7 T\u201314<\/p>\n
The public consultation on the draft amendments to the Act on Seed and Propagating Material ends on 2 November 2026. The reminder is with 14 days remaining; the draft was published on 1 October and is not yet an effective law. Clarifications are proposed for certificates and labels accompanying imports, including OECD and ISTA documents for the relevant seed categories, as well as laboratory checks based on risk analysis. Importers, suppliers and laboratories should review the proposed Articles 57\u201359, the traceability of documents and exemptions. Practical difficulties and proposals for demonstrating compliance can be included in a statement by the deadline.<\/p>\n
USA \u00b7 food and supply chains \u00b7 formal discussion \u00b7 T\u20137<\/p>\n
Those wishing to speak at the FDA Public Meeting on Challenges and Solutions in Food Lot Traceability must register by October 26, 2026. The online meeting itself is scheduled for November 6; general registration to attend remains open until November 5. This is a procedural deadline reminder, not a new amendment to the traceability rule. Manufacturers, distributors, and exporters of covered foods may submit practical issues with lot codes, records, and data exchange. It is helpful to gather verifiable examples from real-world shipments and recall exercises in preparation, without assuming the proposed reliefs are already authorized.<\/p>\n
USA \u00b7 medical devices and evaluation \u00b7 consulting \u00b7 T\u201314<\/p>\n
Comments are open until November 2, 2026, on the proposed extension of the FDA\u2019s Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP) data collection process. The process involves voluntary assessments of third-party medical device manufacturers\u2019 practices and reaches the T\u201314 threshold. It does not introduce a new mandatory certification audit. FDA explicitly distinguishes the improvement program from a regulatory compliance program and clarifies that the 20-hour assessment refers to the preparation and submission of a summary by the assessor, not the manufacturer\u2019s overall preparation. Affected organizations should review the actual reporting burden and their proposals for data quality and utility.<\/p>\n
Bulgaria \/ international \u00b7 standardization and digital infrastructure \u00b7 consulting for a new technical area<\/p>\n
The Bulgarian Institute for Standardization published on 19 October a call for comments on a proposal by the Korean KATS for a new ISO technical area: Positioning, Navigation and Time Services \u2014 PNT. The proposed scope includes architectures, interfaces, performance criteria and requirements for quality, reliability, security and resilience of services. This is a consultation for future standardization work, not a published standard or a new certification scheme. National comments are accepted until 10 November 2026. Organizations in transport, telecommunications, energy and digital services should assess their dependencies on accurate location and time data and the need to participate through BDS.<\/p>\n
international \u00b7 accreditation and conformity assessment \u00b7 international strategic signal<\/p>\n
The Global ACI Annual Meetings are scheduled for 19\u201326 October 2026 in Panama, with a General Assembly on 26 October. Today\u2019s announcement marks the start of this period and the week remaining until the General Assembly, not a new accreditation requirement adopted. The formal agenda includes a discussion on the consistency of scheme assessment and recognition within the framework of the Multilateral Recognition Arrangement. This is an important milestone for accreditation bodies, scheme owners and accredited organisations to monitor. Practical changes should only be planned after reviewing published decisions, final documents and any transition periods, and not based solely on the agenda.<\/p>\n
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