One Health

France Launches 2026 Écoantibio 3 Call for Projects on Animal Antimicrobial Use

France has opened the 2026 Écoantibio 3 call for projects to fund research, surveillance and practice-change initiatives that reduce antimicrobial and antiparasitic use in animal health, with proposals due by **1 June 2026** via the national Démarche Numérique portal. For veterinary pharmaceutical companies, feed producers and livestock supply chains, this signals continued government focus and funding for antimicrobial stewardship, shaping best practices, surveillance expectations and the direction of future AMR policy.

10 Apr 2026, 15:07agriculture.gouv.frFrance

European Commission Announces New Global Health Commitments at One Health Summit

In April 2026, the European Commission announced nearly **€800 million** in new global health commitments, combining a €700 million pledge to the Global Fund with targeted One Health, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and neglected tropical disease investments.[^1^](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_776#:text=The%20European%20Commission%20intends%20to%20pledge%20%E2%82%AC700%20million) These measures reinforce EU leadership on global health security and AMR while signalling the upcoming **Global Health Resilience Initiative**, which will guide future funding priorities and partnerships, particularly with African health systems.[^2^](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_776#:~:text=The%20announcements%20are%20within%20the%20scope%20of%20the%20new%20Global%20Health%20Resilience%20Initiative)

9 Apr 2026, 18:05ec.europa.euEuropean UnionAFR

US House Introduces SUPER BUGS Act To Develop Global Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy

The US House has introduced the SUPER BUGS Act of 2026, proposing a global strategy to accelerate the development and commercialization of medical countermeasures against antimicrobial-resistant pathogens. This signals a shift toward coordinated international funding and streamlined regulatory pathways, creating new market access and partnership opportunities for the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.

5 Apr 2026, 06:11govinfo.govUnited States

Netherlands Health Ministry Publishes VGO Researchers’ Answers on Health Risks for Residents Near Goat Farms

The Dutch government has released refined research on pneumonia risks near goat farms, clarifying health impacts for residents within a 1,000-meter radius. This data will drive a new package of sector-specific regulatory measures due by mid-2026, likely impacting zoning and emission requirements for livestock operations.

4 Apr 2026, 11:52zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Germany Publishes Recast Animal Health Act (TierGesG) in Federal Law Gazette

Germany published a consolidated recast of the Animal Health Act (TierGesG) on April 1, 2026, aligning national disease-control measures with EU animal health and veterinary medicine regulations. Companies must maintain compliance with specific authorization regimes for disinfectants and in-vitro diagnostics, including mandatory manufacturing permits and Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI) approvals for market access.

4 Apr 2026, 11:50recht.bund.deGermany

France CESE Adopts One Health Declaration Urging Stronger Pollution Controls

France’s CESE has adopted a "One Health" declaration calling for a new orientation law to integrate environmental, animal, and human health into a unified regulatory framework. Businesses should anticipate stricter controls on diffuse pollution—specifically PFAS, pesticides, and nitrates—as France seeks to institutionalize the "exposome" concept into future policy.

3 Apr 2026, 18:14lecese.frFrance

Researchers Call for Stronger Regulation of Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Agricultural Soils and Crops

An international scientific review highlights the ubiquitous presence of PFAS and microplastics in agricultural soils, identifying significant regulatory gaps in the global food supply chain. Companies should prepare for increased scrutiny of agricultural inputs and potential new standards for soil-to-crop contaminant transfer as part of emerging "One Health" policy frameworks.

3 Apr 2026, 17:56doi.orgGlobal

Germany (BAuA) Issues 4th Amendment to TRBA 468 Cell Line List

Germany's BAuA has updated TRBA 468, revising the classification of specific cell lines and restructuring the technical list for biological agents. Operators must update risk assessments and safety documentation for cell culture activities to ensure compliance with revised protection levels and viral infection data.

3 Apr 2026, 09:55baua.deGermany

Germany Publishes First Amendment To TRBA 462 On Classification Of Viruses And TSE-Associated Agents Into Risk Groups

Germany published the first amendment to TRBA 462 on March 31, 2026, updating the classification of viruses and TSE-associated agents into risk groups. Employers and laboratories must review existing risk assessments and protective measures to ensure alignment with the updated biological agent list and maintain compliance with the Biological Agents Ordinance.

3 Apr 2026, 09:51baua.deGermany

Germany Revises TRBA 466 On Classification Of Prokaryotes Into Risk Groups

Germany has updated the technical rule (TRBA 466) for classifying bacteria and archaea into risk groups, effective March 2026. Businesses must review the revised species list to update workplace risk assessments and ensure containment measures meet the latest occupational safety standards.

3 Apr 2026, 09:50baua.deGermany

Netherlands VWS Minister Confirms Structural Funding and Embedding of Pandemic Preparedness Programme

The Dutch government has committed €177 million annually to structurally embed pandemic preparedness into national health policy, focusing on surveillance, acute-care coordination, and medical countermeasure resilience. For life sciences and medical device sectors, this signals long-term investment in strategic stockpiling, supply chain resilience, and scalable production capacity for vaccines and diagnostics.

2 Apr 2026, 10:18zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

Japan MAFF Publishes Amendments to Feed Safety Enforcement Rules and Feed Additive Standards

Japan's MAFF updated feed safety regulations and additive standards on March 30, 2026, introducing a new use category for additives focused on nutrient utilization. Companies must audit product formulations against revised substance specifications and concentration limits to maintain market access for feed and additives in Japan.

1 Apr 2026, 18:26kanpo.go.jpJapan

Japan Notifies Entry Into Force of Revocation of Two Feed Additives (G/SPS/N/JPN/1380/Add.1)

Japan has formally revoked the designation of zinc bacitracin and calcium halofuginone polystyrenesulfonate as feed additives, effective March 30, 2026. Impacted businesses must ensure immediate compliance by reformulating animal feeds and premixes to exclude these substances from their Japanese supply chains.

1 Apr 2026, 18:15docs.wto.orgJapan

EU Commission Extends Transitional Period and Sampling Rules Under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/808 (Regulation (EU) 2026/731)

The EU has extended the transitional period for legacy residue analytical methods until December 31, 2027, while updating sampling protocols for animal products and feed. This extension allows laboratories more time to align with modern validation standards, ensuring continued compliance and consistency in food safety enforcement.

1 Apr 2026, 14:40eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Implementing Regulation 2026/731 Extends Residues Methods Transitional Period and Updates Sampling Under Regulation 2021/808

The EU has extended the transitional period for laboratories to adopt updated residue analysis methods for pharmacologically active substances until 31 December 2027. This extension provides critical operational relief for food safety testing facilities, allowing more time to align validation protocols with EU official control standards without disrupting market access.

1 Apr 2026, 14:34eur-lex.europa.euEuropean Union

GB FSA/FSS Publish Safety Assessment on Biotin Feed Additive Authorisation Modification (RP2227)

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have issued a positive safety assessment for the renewal and specification update of biotin as a feed additive (March 2026). This confirms continued market access for biotin preparations in Great Britain, provided operators maintain existing worker safety protocols to mitigate high dusting potential.

29 Mar 2026, 19:24science.food.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

United States – IFSAC Publishes 2023 Foodborne Illness Source Attribution Report

US federal agencies have released the 2023 IFSAC report, attributing major foodborne illness outbreaks to specific food categories based on long-term data. Businesses in high-attribution categories—including poultry, leafy greens, and dairy—should use these findings to benchmark internal safety controls against likely regulatory and enforcement priorities.

29 Mar 2026, 17:06cdc.govUnited States

Denmark Announces 2026 Medicine-Control Inspections in Pig Herds Focusing on Antibiotic Use

Denmark will conduct targeted inspections of pig herds starting April 2026 to enforce strict antibiotic stewardship and record-keeping compliance. Agricultural operators must prioritize biosecurity and veterinary documentation to mitigate enforcement risks as authorities crack down on routine antimicrobial use.

29 Mar 2026, 05:34foedevarestyrelsen.dkDenmark

EU Council Circulates Final Compromise Text for New Medicinal Products and EMA Regulation

The EU Council has finalized the compromise text for the new Pharmaceutical Regulation, consolidating the authorization and supervision framework for human medicines and advanced therapies. Marketing authorization holders must adapt to more stringent supply chain transparency requirements, mandatory shortage prevention plans, and a recalibrated system of market exclusivity incentives.

27 Mar 2026, 20:54data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

SETAC Highlights Evidence on Climate Change Impacts on Environmental Antimicrobial Resistance

A major scientific commentary published in March 2026 establishes a clear link between climate change and the acceleration of environmental antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This signals a shift toward integrated "One Health" policies that will likely impose stricter wastewater discharge standards and expanded environmental monitoring obligations on industrial operations.

27 Mar 2026, 20:42setac.orgGlobalEuropean UnionUnited Kingdom