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On 8 July 2026, INAIL and the Italian Banking Association signed a protocol to facilitate investment in workplace health and safety. The agreement aims to help businesses access public funding for risk prevention, employee health protection, and technological innovation through enhanced collaboration with participating banks.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that national laws cannot allow preliminary injunctions to remain in force indefinitely without merits proceedings, prompting Italy to introduce a transitional regime through Decree-Law No. 100/2026. This creates a narrow 60-day window for respondents to challenge pre-existing injunctions while requiring right holders to urgently review their portfolios of preliminary injunctions to preserve them.

The European Commission has published a comprehensive roadmap to phase out animal testing for chemical safety assessments by 2026, outlining 22 concrete actions across 15 legislative domains. While the communication itself is non-binding, it signals significant regulatory changes ahead that will reshape data requirements, testing strategies, and compliance obligations for businesses operating in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and related sectors.