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BOE-A-2026-676 ·13 January 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Chemical sector companies: 3 months to implement professional certificate in pyrotechnics manufacturing operations

Royal Decree 3/2026 establishes the Professional Certificate in Pyrotechnics Manufacturing Operations within the Chemical professional family, defining its curriculum and Grade A and B offerings. This certificate is introduced as a professional requirement for sector access, and companies operating in this field must adapt their training and recruitment processes within the established timeframe (Art. 4).

In 3 key points

  1. The professional certificate in pyrotechnics manufacturing operations is established within the chemical professional family (art. 1)
  2. Grade A and B offerings are defined in the certificate's curriculum (art. 2)
  3. A 3-month deadline is set to adapt training and recruitment processes (art. 4)

How it affects those involved

For chemical sector companies producing or handling pyrotechnics, this necessitates the incorporation of specific training in accordance with the new professional certificate. Workers must meet the new requirement to access key positions. Training centres must update their programmes. HR advisors must review professional profiles and job vacancies to include the new certificate as a requirement.

Lifecycle

2026-01-13PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-02-02Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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