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Belgian Pharma Law Summer Blog Series (Part 3): the recently passed ‘Bill containing various provisions on health’
In our Belgian Pharma Law Summer Blog Series, we examine recent developments in Belgian pharmaceutical law. Whether you are looking for an informative summer read or a concise overview of the latest legal developments to catch up on after the holidays, our series has you covered. Our third and final part examines the ‘Bill containing […]
Limited payment terms in B2B relationships
In February 2022, new legislation came into force amending the Act of 2 August 2002 on combating late payment in commercial transactions[1]. This Act introduces stricter rules designed to combat late payment in commercial transactions, i.e. between businesses (B2B), with a view to protecting businesses from insolvency and abuse and maintaining their cash flow in […]
Belgian Pharma Law Summer Blog Series (Part 2): the new ‘Article 10 guidance’ on pharmaceutical promotion
In our Belgian Pharma Law Summer Blog Series, we examine recent developments in Belgian pharmaceutical law. Whether you are looking for an informative summer read or a concise overview of the latest legal developments to catch up on after the holidays, our series has you covered. Part 2 focuses on the new guidance on the […]
Belgian Pharma Law Summer Blog Series (Part 1): the Act of 30 May 2026 containing various provisions on medicinal and health products
In our Belgian Pharma Law Summer Blog Series, we examine recent developments in Belgian pharmaceutical law. Whether you are looking for an informative summer read or a concise overview of the latest legal developments to catch up on after the holidays, our series has you covered. Part 1 focuses on the Act of 30 May […]
New Flemish Fee for Single Permit Applications from 1 September 2026
As of 1 September 2026, employers applying for a single permit in the Flemish Region will be required to pay a retribution of EUR 180 per application. The retribution applies to both first applications and renewals and will be collected via the One-Stop Counter (“Uniek Loket” / “Guichet Unique”) at the time of submission. Applications […]
Are you up-to-date with the new rules on voluntary overtime hours?
Voluntary overtime hours are popular with employers because they allow them to have their employees perform overtime without any justification ground being required. Whilst the system was rather complex in the past, with two different types of voluntary overtime hours applying, namely “ordinary” voluntary overtime hours and the so-called “relance” overtime hours, it has now […]
The ‘Withdraw Here’ Button: Now a legal obligation for webshops
Belgian online traders must incorporate a mandatory online withdrawal function by 19 June 2026.
Auto-renewing a consumer contract? From 1 May 2027, prior notice is required
Belgium’s Act of 20 April 2026 introduces a new notification obligation for businesses that use automatic renewal clauses in fixed-term B2C contracts. From 1 May 2027, businesses must inform consumers at least 15 days before the consumer’s deadline to object to a renewal.
Retail promotions & pricing: legal essentials for businesses | Part 2 – Sales periods: rules, restrictions, and compliance (update May 2026)
In this updated second chapter of our series “Retail promotions & pricing: legal essentials for businesses”, we present an overview of the specific rules governing sales in Belgium. These rules were recently called into question by the Council of State in a series of judgments handed down in May 2026 and may be subject to legislative change in the near future.
CJEU Settles Long-Standing Debate: Settlement Agreements With Commercial Agents During the Notice Period Are at Risk
Check whether your merger or acquisition needs prior clearance from competition authorities.
New EU sample retention rules coming up for veterinary medicines repackaged for parallel trade
The Veterinary Medicinal Products Regulation (EU) 2019/6 has applied in the EU since 28 January 2022, replacing Directive 2001/82/EC. The new rules on good manufacturing practice (GMP) will in turn be fleshed out by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2091, which will apply from 16 July 2026. In addition, the European Commission is introducing new GMP requirements concerning the retention of samples for veterinary medicinal products that are repackaged for parallel trade. This blog post briefly examines what these new obligations entail.
The CEPANI 2026 Arbitration Rules: 5 Key Changes
CEPANI, the Belgian Centre for Arbitration and Mediation, has issued new Arbitration Rules entering into force on 1 June 2026, building on the modernisation achieved in the 2020 revision with the core objective of delivering a clearer, more efficient dispute resolution framework. Below is an overview of what we consider to be the five most noteworthy changes.