Specific Innovations of the Employee Booking Mechanism

December 15, 2025 The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine in Letter No. 2704-20/87593-03 clarified changes in the mechanism for booking military-eligible employees and the criteria for identifying enterprises as critically important. This clarification is based on the updated Booking Procedure approved by the Resolution of…

European Standards in Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine

December 16, 2025 The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Draft Law No. 12285-d on bringing regulation in the field of veterinary medicine and animal welfare into compliance with European Union law acts. This comprehensive act is aimed at full harmonization of Ukrainian legislation with…

Agri-Suppliers to Receive Protection Under EU Standards

December 15, 2025 Draft Law No. 6068-d was registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine regarding the implementation of EU Directive 2019/633 and the protection of agricultural suppliers from unfair trading practices. The document is aimed at fundamentally changing the rules of the game between…

The New Law on Wine and Viticulture Products

January 1, 2026 the Law of Ukraine “On Grapes, Wine, and Viticulture Products” takes effect, establishing modern requirements for the industry and harmonizing Ukrainian legislation with European Union standards. This Law regulates relations in the field of production, processing, labeling, and circulation of viticulture products,…

A New Mechanism for War Risk Property Insurance

January 1, 2026 the new mechanism for insuring the property of business entities against war risks starts its application, under the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1541 dated November 28, 2025. The new rules provide for direct compensation of losses for…

New Labeling Procedure for Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Products

January 1, 2026 the new Procedure for Labeling Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco Products, and Liquids for Electronic Cigarettes takes effect, approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated July 16, 2025, No. 890. This document establishes a labeling mechanism in accordance with…