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EU Council Circulates Corrigendum to Dutch Text of Directive 2026/706 on EVSE and Gas Metering
In May 2026, the EU Council Legal Service issued a draft corrigendum to the Dutch-language text of Directive (EU) 2026/706 amending the Measuring Instruments Directive, correcting annex provisions for EVSE, compressed gas dispensers and electricity, gas and thermal energy meters. While intended as translation and drafting fixes, these changes clarify how measurement results must be displayed, how non-interruptible gas systems and minimum measured quantities are defined, and how bypassing measured quantities is prohibited, so Dutch-based compliance documentation and specifications may need updating.
European UnionEuropean Union Corrects Dutch Version of Directive (EU) 2026/706 on Measuring Systems for EV Charging and Gas Dispensers
In May 2026 the EU issued a corrigendum to the Dutch-language version of Directive (EU) 2026/706 on measuring systems for EV charging, compressed gas dispensers and electricity, gas and thermal energy meters, correcting several annex provisions and definitions. These changes are classified as obvious errors in one language version and are intended to align the Dutch text with existing metrological requirements rather than introduce new technical obligations, but Dutch-speaking manufacturers and operators should update documentation and interpretations accordingly.
European UnionOPSS Updates Approved Verifiers Register for Weighing and Measuring Equipment in Great Britain
In April 2026 the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards updated the official register of businesses approved to verify weighing and measuring equipment for trade under the Weights and Measures Act. Companies that rely on third-party verifiers should confirm their providers appear on the new April 2026 list and adjust contracts or internal sign-off processes to avoid using non-approved verifiers.
United KingdomBrazil Consultation on Mercosur Technical Regulation for Quantitative Indication of Cosmetics (G/TBT/N/BRA/1630)
Brazil has launched a WTO-notified national consultation on a Mercosur technical regulation that would harmonise quantitative labelling requirements for cosmetics, with comments open until 23 June 2026. If adopted, cosmetic manufacturers and importers selling into Mercosur, starting with Brazil, will need to review packaging formats and net content declarations to comply with the new metrological rules.
BrazilMERCOSURIowa Senate Subcommittee Takes Up HF2748 Agriculture Bill on Fuel Infrastructure, Storage Tanks, and Weights-and-Measures
Iowa’s HF2748 agriculture omnibus, already passed by the House and now in a Senate subcommittee, would expand biodiesel infrastructure funding, modernise weights-and-measures rules, and change tax treatment for fuel storage tanks and grain handling. If enacted, these measures would lower operating costs for Iowa fuel and grain facilities and subtly shift compliance focus toward NIST-aligned measurement practices while keeping dedicated oversight of motor-fuel pumps and electric-vehicle charging equipment.
United StatesUK OPSS Updates Guidance On Marking Requirements For Measuring Container Bottles
The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards has updated its measuring container bottle guidance to clarify how UKCA and reverse epsilon (Э) conformity markings must be applied for bottles sold in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and the EU, and to restate the current flexibility on where UKCA marks can appear. Manufacturers, fillers, and packaging suppliers should confirm that their bottle, label, and documentation marking practices align with the clarified combinations for GB, NI, and qualifying NI goods, and plan around the 31 December 2027 limit on placing the UKCA mark only on labels or accompanying documents.
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NicaraguaUK Government Launches Consultation On Product Regulation Market Surveillance And Enforcement Framework
The UK government is consulting on a new, consolidated framework for market surveillance and enforcement under product regulation, with responses due by 23 June 2026. If implemented, the regime would unify enforcement powers, introduce flexible civil penalties and cost recovery, and strengthen oversight of online and cross-border supply chains, materially raising enforcement expectations for businesses placing regulated products on the UK market.
United KingdomUK OPSS Issues WM 1008 Guidance On Intoxicating Liquor Measuring Equipment
In March 2026 the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards issued WM 1008, clarifying how intoxicating liquor dispensing systems on licensed premises must be type-approved, stamped and treated as “use for trade” under UK weights and measures law. This guidance signals stricter scrutiny of self-service and staff-operated alcohol dispensers, requiring operators and manufacturers to check approvals, stamping and marketing claims or risk criminal offences, equipment forfeiture and enforcement action across UK licensed outlets.
United KingdomRegion of Murcia Adopts 2026 Industrial and Mining Safety, Seveso and Metrology Inspection Plan
The Region of Murcia has formalized its 2026 inspection schedule focusing on industrial safety, mining operations, Seveso-regulated facilities, and metrological compliance. Operators must prioritize the audit-readiness of safety reports and technical certifications to mitigate enforcement risks during this period of high-intensity regional oversight.
SpainUK Government Launches Consultations On Major Updates To Product Safety Laws
The UK has launched a major overhaul of its product safety and market surveillance frameworks to modernize compliance for digital and global supply chains. Businesses should anticipate expanded liability for online platforms and the introduction of digital labeling as the government moves toward stricter, more agile enforcement.
United KingdomSpain: Canary Islands Updates Industrial and Mining Safety Inspection Programme
The Canary Islands has restructured its industrial and mining inspection framework to intensify enforcement of safety and environmental standards through 2030. Operators should prioritize internal compliance audits for high-risk installations and equipment to mitigate increased regulatory scrutiny and potential operational risks.
SpainEU Publishes Updated Tyre Rolling Resistance Alignment Equations For 2026–2027
The European Union has mandated updated rolling resistance reference equations for tyre labelling effective through 2027. Manufacturers must align laboratory calibration and testing protocols with these new standards to ensure accurate fuel efficiency ratings and maintain compliance with EPREL registration requirements.
European UnionMinnesota Senate Bill SF 4808 Proposes E-15 Gasoline Access and Monitoring Requirements
Minnesota has proposed legislation mandating E-15 gasoline access at new fuel stations by 2028 and existing compatible sites by 2030. Fuel retailers and equipment providers must evaluate infrastructure compatibility and capital expenditure requirements to navigate strict dispensing quotas and limited waiver provisions.
United StatesEU Adopts Directive Updating Measuring Instruments for EV Charging, Compressed Gas and Energy Meters
The EU has harmonized accuracy and billing standards for EV charging and hydrogen dispensers through Directive 2026/706, with mandatory application from October 2028. Manufacturers must update product specifications and conformity assessment procedures now to navigate transitional deadlines and secure long-term market access for energy infrastructure.
European UnionEuropean Economic AreaOPSS Updates UK National Certificates for Spirit Measures
The UK has updated the official registry of approved spirit measures by removing obsolete equipment standards and certificates. Businesses should audit their inventory and supply chains to ensure all measuring devices remain compliant with currently recognized national requirements.
United KingdomBrazilian Chamber Transport Committee Approves Bill Allowing LED Replacement Of Vehicle Headlamps
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies is advancing legislation to permit aftermarket LED headlamp retrofits for vehicles of any age, subject to Inmetro certification. This shift creates significant market opportunities for automotive lighting manufacturers and service providers while mandating strict compliance with national safety and alignment standards.
BrazilGermany / BAuA Research Proposes QA/QC Framework for Wearable Light Loggers and Optical Radiation Dosimeters
Germany’s BAuA has endorsed a standardized quality assurance framework and open-source tools for wearable light loggers and optical radiation dosimeters. This establishes a technical baseline for monitoring occupational light exposure and signals the likely direction for future regulatory measurement standards.
GermanyGermany (BAuA) Highlights Expert Consensus on Ocular Light and Optical Radiation Exposure as a Health Determinant
Germany’s BAuA has endorsed a new expert consensus framing 24-hour light exposure as a critical health determinant, initiating a push for standardized measurement and research. This focus on metrology and dose-response data signals a long-term trajectory toward stricter occupational exposure limits and enhanced monitoring requirements for optical radiation.
GermanyCzech Accreditation Institute Issues Joint Position on IVD Supplier Documentation Under ISO 15189:2023 and IVDR
Czech authorities and industry groups have published a joint position clarifying the documentation required from IVD suppliers to support laboratory accreditation under ISO 15189 and the EU IVDR. Suppliers should audit their documentation packages, including Czech-language instructions and conformity declarations, to ensure they meet these standardized expectations for market access and accreditation.
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CzechiaEU Adopts Directive Amending Measuring Instruments Directive For EV Charging, Gas Dispensers And Energy Meters
The EU has adopted amendments to the Measuring Instruments Directive to include EV charging infrastructure and compressed gas dispensers. Manufacturers and infrastructure operators must ensure equipment meets new accuracy and display standards within thirty months to ensure continued market access.
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