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BOE-A-2026-5874 ·13 March 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
Administrative

Agroalimentary interprofessional bodies must update admin and sanctioning procedures within three months

Royal Decree 188/2026 amends Articles 6, 8.1, 13 and 17.2 of Royal Decree 705/1997, introducing new rules on administrative procedures and sanctions in agroalimentary interprofessional organisations. A three-month adaptation period applies from the decree's entry into force.

In 2 key points

  1. The articles 6, 8.1, 13 and 17.2 of Royal Decree 705/1997 are amended (art. 6, 8.1, 13, 17.2 del RD 705/1997)
  2. Administrative and sanctioning procedures must be adapted within three months (art. 6, 8.1, 13, 17.2 del RD 705/1997)

How it affects those involved

Professional agricultural and livestock associations must update their administrative and sanctioning processes to comply with the new regulation. A three-month adaptation period applies from the date of entry into force. Local and central authorities managing these organisations must reorganise their processes. Non-compliance risks include the inapplicability of existing sanctions or administrative procedures.

Lifecycle

2026-03-13PublishedPublished in the BOE
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