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BOE-A-2026-5873 ·13 March 2026 ·Act critical
Administrative

Agricultural and food companies: 3 months to phase out quality control under Art. 31 of R.D. 66/2015

Royal Decree 187/2026 repeals Article 31 of R.D. 66/2015, which established mandatory quality controls for food products. This change removes a prior administrative obligation, reducing the compliance burden for companies in the food sector. The repeal takes effect upon entry into force, and control systems must be adapted within the established timeframes.

In 1 key point

  1. Mandatory quality control under Art. 31 of R.D. 66/2015 is repealed (art. 30)

How it affects those involved

Agricultural and food processing companies are no longer required to perform quality controls under Art. 31 of R.D. 66/2015. Regulatory authorities will see a reduction in their operational workload. Advisors and compliance managers must update their procedures and documentation to prevent errors. While direct producers no longer need to perform these specific controls, they should verify if any substitute controls apply.

Lifecycle

2026-03-13PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-03-14Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
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