Keywords: Regulations


First human case of avian influenza detected in Europe in Italy

A human case of avian influenza has been confirmed in Italy, marking the first imported human infection of this type reported in Europe, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). On March 21, 2026, the Italian International Health Regulations (IHR) focal point notified the WHO of the detection......

Switzerland prepares new capital rules that could shape UBS’s future

Switzerland is expected to finalize stricter capital requirements for UBS this month, a move that could significantly influence the future of the country’s largest bank and potentially affect its decision to remain headquartered in Switzerland. Following the 2023 collapse of Credit Suisse and......

BYD studies Formula 1 entry to boost global electric vehicle brand

BYD Co., the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, is exploring potential entry into top tier international motorsport, including Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship, as part of a strategy to strengthen its global brand presence, according to Bloomberg. The Shenzhen based......

McLaren criticizes Mercedes over data gap after disappointing Australian GP

McLaren has accused Mercedes of failing to provide sufficient technical information after a disappointing start to the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Australian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris finished fifth more than 51 seconds behind race winner George Russell. The result exposed the scale of the challenge......

US agency to host forum on autonomous vehicle safety with Top CEOs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it will host a national forum on autonomous vehicle safety, bringing together the CEOs of leading self-driving companies, including Waymo, Zoox, and Aurora. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, aims to explore regulatory challenges and......

Ferrari rules out protest in Mercedes F1 engine dispute

Formula 1 is heading toward a regulatory showdown over engine design, with the FIA set to deliver a decision at next week’s F1 Commission meeting in Bahrain that could reshape the 2026 season before a single competitive lap is run. At the center of the dispute is Mercedes’ interpretation......

Infant formula: popote recalls two batches in France over toxin threshold change

The French baby food brand Popote has announced the recall of two batches of first-stage infant formula in France, citing a recent tightening of safety thresholds related to cereulide, a bacterial toxin. According to the company, the decision follows new guidelines introduced by the French Ministry......

Morocco updates regulations to enhance vegetable oil quality and safety

Morocco has introduced a new government decree to tighten control over the quality and safety of vegetable oils and fats intended for consumption. This initiative seeks to modernize outdated regulations, protect consumers, and align national standards with international benchmarks. The decree applies......

Saudi Arabia further relaxes alcohol rules for wealthy foreign residents

Saudi Arabia has quietly introduced a new relaxation of its strict alcohol regulations, allowing affluent non-Muslim expatriates to legally purchase alcohol in the kingdom, several residents in Riyadh told AFP. According to six foreign residents interviewed, non-Muslim expatriates earning over 50,000......