EU news flash

Briefumschläge auf blauem Hintergrund, darüber der Sternenkranz der Europäischen Union. © Jonathan Stutz – stock.adoble.com

In mid-November, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the revision of the New Legislative Framework (NLF). The consultation’s focus lies on how EU product legislation can be improved, particularly with regard to the circular economy and the digital transformation. Stakeholders have until 4 February 2026 to submit comments.

Stakeholders have until 4 February 2026 to submit comments.

In a further consultation, also running until 4 February 2026, the European Commission is gathering information, data and feedback on the Market Surveillance Regulation (EU) 2019/1020. The Commission’s objective in this case is to assess how well the regulation is working and to identify any shortcomings. Based on the results, it will initiate a revision of the regulation. 

Further information can be found here.

The European Commission’s 2026 work programme, published in October, sets out the key initiatives the Commission intends to launch in the second year of its mandate. From an occupational safety and health perspective, the revisions of the Standardisation Regulation and the New Legislative Framework are of particular interest. Together with the revised Market Surveillance Regulation, these are to be published in a package termed „European Product Act” in the third quarter of 2026. 

Further information on the Commission's work programme 2026.