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MediumEUR-Lex|11 September 2026

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2025 of 10 September 2026 renewing the approval of the active substance mecoprop-P as a candidate for substitution in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011

The European Commission has renewed the approval of the herbicide active substance mecoprop-P until 30 September 2033, classifying it as a candidate for substitution due to its persistence and toxicity in freshwater environments. The renewal moves mecoprop-P from Part A to Part E of the approved substances list under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011, with new conditions including child exposure limits and worker protection measures. Businesses using plant protection products containing mecoprop-P must ensure compliance with updated risk mitigation conditions from 1 October 2026.

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LowEUR-Lex|11 September 2026

Commission Decision (EU) 2026/2030 of 10 September 2026 on signing the agreements amending the Monetary Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Andorra and the Monetary Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of San Marino

The European Commission has approved amendments to the Monetary Agreements with Andorra and San Marino to resolve overlapping obligations between those agreements and the forthcoming EU Association Agreement covering financial services, anti-money laundering, and countering the financing of terrorism. The amendments clarify which framework governs compliance assessments and allow a transitional handover of obligations to the Association Agreement once it enters into force. SMBs are not directly affected, as this concerns intergovernmental monetary and financial regulation.

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High impactEUR-Lex|11 September 2026

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2022 of 10 September 2026 making imports of welded steel mesh originating in the People’s Republic of China and Türkiye subject to registration with a view to allowing the levy of anti-dumping duties on the imports subject to registration

The European Commission is requiring customs authorities to register all imports of welded steel mesh (CN codes 7314 20 90, 7314 31 00, 7314 39 00) from China and Türkiye, effective 12 September 2026. This registration enables retroactive collection of anti-dumping duties if the ongoing investigation confirms dumping margins (estimated at 26-73% for China and 44-51% for Türkiye). SMBs importing these products face potential retroactive duty liability dating from the registration date, lasting up to nine months.

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LowEUR-Lex|11 September 2026

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2027 of 10 September 2026 concerning the authorisation of molybdenum chelate of EDTA as a feed additive for honeybees (holder of authorisation: Oligofeed SAS)

The European Commission has authorised molybdenum chelate of EDTA as a zootechnical feed additive for honeybees, classified as a physiological condition stabiliser to improve winter survival rates. The additive may only be fed via sugar-based feed at 8 mg per hive per feeding, and must not be used when honey supers are on or within 2 months before honey collection. Operators using the additive must implement protective measures against skin and respiratory exposure risks.

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LowEUR-Lex|11 September 2026

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2028 of 10 September 2026 granting a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product ELOCLEAR in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council

The European Commission has granted a 10-year Union authorisation (2026-2036) for ELOCLEAR, a biocidal disinfectant product using active chlorine generated from sodium chloride by electrolysis, covering hard surface disinfection and food/feed area uses. The authorisation is held by Arrow Regulatory (Ireland) Ltd and applies to professional and industrial users operating the ELOCUBE or ELOSYSTEM devices. SMBs in food processing or professional cleaning using this specific product must comply with the product's summary of characteristics, including chlorate MRL limits and safe disposal requirements.

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LowEUR-Lex|11 September 2026

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2026 of 10 September 2026 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/524 as regards administrative changes to the Union authorisation of the biocidal product family Sodium hypochlorite Liquid disinfectant biocidal product family

The European Commission has amended the Union authorisation for Reckitt Benckiser's 'Sodium hypochlorite Liquid disinfectant biocidal product family' (EU-0029289-0000) to reflect administrative changes including additions, modifications, and deletions of trade names. The amendment replaces Annex II of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/524 in its entirety with an updated Summary of Product Characteristics. This change is administrative in nature and does not alter safety requirements or market access conditions for SMBs using or distributing these disinfectant products.

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High impactEUR-Lex|11 September 2026

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2023 of 10 September 2026 making imports of bolted and boltless steel shelves originating in the People’s Republic of China subject to registration with a view to allowing the levy of anti-dumping duties on the imports subject to registration

From 12 September 2026, EU customs authorities must register all imports of bolted and boltless steel shelves from China (CN codes ex 9403 20 80 and ex 9403 99 10). This registration enables retroactive collection of anti-dumping duties if the ongoing investigation concludes dumping occurred. Businesses importing these products from China face potential future duty liability estimated at dumping margins of 62-103% of import value.

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LowEUR-Lex|11 September 2026

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2024 of 10 September 2026 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2750 as regards administrative and minor changes to the Union authorisation of the biocidal product family LANXESS CMIT/MIT biocidal product family

The European Commission has amended the Union authorisation for the LANXESS CMIT/MIT biocidal product family (preservatives used in storage, cooling systems, and cutting fluids) to extend shelf life from 24 months and add new product manufacturers and trade names. These are minor and administrative changes only, with no new obligations for end users. SMBs using these biocidal products should verify they are sourcing from newly listed authorised manufacturers and check updated product labels.

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LowHøringsportalen|11 September 2026

Hearing - Revision of the Consumer Ombudsman's guidance on marketing of consumer credit

The Danish Consumer Ombudsman is revising its 2016 guidance on marketing of consumer credit, prompted by the revised EU Consumer Credit Directive and resulting changes to the Danish Marketing Practices Act. SMBs offering consumer credit products should monitor this consultation and prepare to update their marketing materials once the revised guidance is finalised. The consultation deadline is 8 October 2026.

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LowHøringsportalen|11 September 2026

Hearing on draft regulation on the use of the courts' probate portal

The Danish Court Administration is consulting on a draft executive order governing the use of the courts' digital probate portal (skifteportal). SMBs involved in estate administration, probate proceedings, or insolvency matters may be affected. No compliance deadline has been set yet, as the consultation runs until 8 October 2026.

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LowRetsinformation|11 September 2026

Guardianship Guidance 2009, An Orientation for Guardians

This is a 2009 Danish guidance document from the Civil Authority (Civilstyrelsen) explaining the rules and practical duties for guardians (vaerger) managing the financial affairs of minors and adults under guardianship. It covers guardian responsibilities, asset management, accounting obligations, and supervision by state authorities. SMBs are not directly affected; this guidance is aimed at individual guardians and state administrators.

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LowRetsinformation|11 September 2026

Executive Order on Amendment of Executive Order on Guardianship

This amendment updates the Danish guardianship regulation (Order no. 927 of 2006) to reflect administrative changes, including transferring supervisory responsibility for guardians to the State Administration (statsforvaltningen) and removing certain domicile requirements. SMBs acting as guardians or involved in guardianship administration should note the updated supervisory authority. The changes took effect on 1 July 2013.

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LowRetsinformation|11 September 2026

Letter to Municipalities on the Equality Board's Decision No. 16/2002 of December 9, 2002 Concerning Section 51 of the Act on Active Social Policy, To All Municipalities etc.

The Danish Ministry of Employment issued a circular to all municipalities regarding Gender Equality Board ruling No. 16/2002 of 9 December 2002, which concerns Section 51 of the Active Social Policy Act. The ruling addresses equal treatment obligations under that provision. Municipalities must review their administration of Section 51 to ensure compliance with the gender equality ruling.

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LowRetsinformation|11 September 2026

Executive Order on Amendment of Executive Order on Guardianship

This amendment updates the Danish guardianship regulation (BEK nr. 1444/2013) to replace all references to 'Statsforvaltningen' with 'Familieretshuset', reflecting a public authority reorganisation. It also introduces new rules on the management of tort compensation awarded to persons under guardianship, requiring such amounts to be administered through an approved management department regardless of size. SMBs are not directly affected; this is primarily an administrative change for guardianship practitioners and public sector bodies.

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MediumRetsinformation|11 September 2026

Act on Amendment of the Day Care Act, Reduction of Minimum Grants for Private Care

This Danish law amends the Day Care Facilities Act (dagtilbudsloven) to reduce the minimum municipal subsidy for private childcare arrangements. The minimum subsidy is set at 75% of the net operating cost per place in family daycare, or 71% if the cheapest comparable place is in a day care institution, capped at 75% of parents' documented costs. SMBs operating private childcare facilities or advising municipalities on childcare subsidies should review their subsidy calculations ahead of the 1 January 2024 entry into force.

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MediumRetsinformation|11 September 2026

Act on Amendment of the Day Care Act, Minimum Staffing in Day Care Institutions and Strengthened Supervision of Day Care etc.

This Danish law amends the Daycare Act to introduce mandatory minimum staff-to-child ratios in daycare institutions (1:3 for under-3s, 1:6 for 3-to-school-age) and strengthens municipal supervision requirements including announced and unannounced visits, written documentation, and escalated oversight plans. Municipalities must comply with the new supervision framework by 1 May 2022, while the staffing ratio requirements take effect from 1 January 2024. Private daycare institutions and pool arrangements receiving subsidies must also meet these standards.

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LowRetsinformation|11 September 2026

Executive Order on Amendment of Executive Order on Guardianship

This is a 2002 amendment to the Danish executive order on guardianship (værgemål), issued by the Ministry of Justice. The document contains minimal substantive content beyond metadata, making it difficult to identify specific compliance requirements for SMBs. Businesses involved in legal guardianship administration or related professional services should review the full order for any procedural changes.

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LowRetsinformation|11 September 2026

Act on Amendment of Act on Welfare Agreements in the Day Care Sector and Folk School Sector and Acts on Amendment of the Day Care Act, Extension of Trial Period for Welfare Agreement Municipalities in the Day Care Sector

This Danish law extends the trial period for municipalities participating in welfare agreement experiments in daycare and primary school areas from 30 September 2024 to 31 July 2025. It also updates related daycare legislation to ensure that minimum staffing ratio rules and private childcare subsidy rules do not apply to these participating municipalities until the welfare agreement law is repealed. SMBs in private childcare are minimally affected, as this primarily concerns municipal governance.

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LowHøringsportalen|10 September 2026

Hearing on Draft New Decrees on Compensation Benefits in the Social Services Act and the Child Act

The Danish Ministry of Social Affairs is consulting on two new draft regulations governing compensation benefits for citizens with disabilities or long-term illness under the Service Act and Children's Act. Key additions include a provision allowing Group II benefit recipients to arrange direct payment from the municipality to a service provider, and a new clause addressing families with multiple children eligible for Group I compensation benefits. The consultation deadline has expired (28 August 2026).

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LowHøringsportalen|10 September 2026

Draft Act on Amendment of Act on Environmental Protection, Act on Water Supply, etc. and Act on Agricultural Properties

The Danish Ministry of Environment has opened a public consultation on a draft law amending the Environmental Protection Act, the Water Supply Act, and the Agricultural Properties Act. The consultation deadline is 4 November 2026. SMBs in affected sectors should monitor the consultation and submit feedback if their operations may be impacted.

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LowHøringsportalen|10 September 2026

Hearing on Draft Decree on Import, Transit and Transshipment of Consignments of Plants and Plant Products, etc.

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Fødevarestyrelsen) is consulting on a draft ministerial order governing the import, transit and transhipment of consignments of plants and plant products into Denmark. Stakeholders may submit comments by 8 October 2026 to planterogbiosikkerhed@fvst.dk. Businesses involved in importing or handling plant consignments should review the draft and consider whether to submit feedback.

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LowHøringsportalen|10 September 2026

Hearing on Decree on Safety for Gas Installations

The Danish Business Authority (Erhvervsstyrelsen) has launched a public consultation on a new or amended order concerning safety requirements for gas installations. SMBs involved in gas installation, maintenance, or related trades should review the draft order and submit comments before the deadline of 8 October 2026. No binding obligations apply until the order is finalised.

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LowHøringsportalen|10 September 2026

Hearing on Decree on Measures Against Introduction of Generally Dangerous Diseases in the Country

The Danish Ministry of Health and the Church is consulting on a new executive order concerning measures to prevent the introduction of generally dangerous diseases into Denmark. Stakeholders can submit responses until 23 September 2026. SMBs in affected sectors (travel, healthcare, transport) should monitor the outcome as binding requirements may follow.

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LowHøringsportalen|10 September 2026

Hearing on Decree on Forest Reproductive Material

The Danish Agency for Green Land Transition and Water Environment is consulting on a revised order on forest reproductive material, with a deadline of 8 October 2026. The key change replaces section 18 with a new section 16, simplifying labelling requirements so that lots only need to show approval number, ripening year, and company registration number. Businesses involved in producing or marketing forest reproductive material should review the draft and submit comments before the deadline.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Announcement regarding amendment of announcement on approval and inspection of vehicles

This amendment updates the Danish vehicle approval and inspection regulation (BEK nr. 819 of 26 June 2024) by revising the legal authority references in the preamble and clarifying the requirement for inspection stations to check speed limiters on used trucks and buses (over 9 persons) during registration inspections. SMBs operating vehicle inspection stations must ensure their procedures for speed limiter checks comply with Annex 1 of the regulation from 1 December 2025.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Guidance on ATP.

This is a historic Danish guidance document from 1986 concerning ATP (the Danish Supplementary Labour Market Pension scheme), issued by the Ministry of Employment and Equality. It provides administrative guidance on employer obligations regarding mandatory ATP pension contributions. SMBs with employees must ensure they correctly calculate and remit ATP contributions on behalf of all eligible employees.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Supplement to guidance on ATP (Edition from January 1986)

This is a 1988 supplement to the January 1986 guidance on the Danish Labour Market Supplementary Pension (ATP), issued under the ATP Act. The document is a historic guidance update from the Ministry of Employment and Equality. SMBs with employees in Denmark should review their ATP contribution obligations to ensure continued compliance with Danish pension rules.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Guidance on social security of employees employed in international transport within EU/EEA)

This is a Danish guidance document from 1998 on social security rules for employees engaged in international transport within the EU/EEA. It clarifies which country's social security legislation applies to workers crossing borders in the transport sector. SMBs employing drivers or transport staff on international EU/EEA routes should review the applicable social security coordination rules to ensure correct contributions are made.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on amendment of letter regarding notification about doctors' tasks in pension cases (To all state offices, rehabilitation and pension boards, The Danish Social Security Authority and The Danish Social Appeals Authority)

This 1998 Danish circular amends an earlier circular setting out the duties of physicians in social pension case assessments, addressed to state counties, rehabilitation and pension boards, and relevant social authorities. The change clarifies or updates guidance on how doctors are to contribute to pension-related administrative decisions. SMBs in healthcare or occupational health roles supporting pension assessments should review updated physician task requirements.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on notification regarding health allowance for reading glasses and notification regarding regulation of amount limits in calculation of heating allowance for 2005 (Health allowance for reading glasses)

This 2004 Danish ministerial circular from the Ministry of Social Affairs provides guidance on health supplements covering reading glasses and updates the income/amount thresholds used to calculate heating supplements for 2005. It is directed at municipal administrations applying social pension rules. SMBs are not directly affected; no private-sector action is required.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding announcement on deferred pension (To all municipalities, etc.)

The Danish Ministry of Social Affairs issued a circular to all municipalities informing them of a new executive order concerning deferred social pension (opsat pension). Municipalities administering social pension cases must familiarise themselves with the updated rules. No direct obligations are placed on private SMBs.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on notification regarding repayment of withheld SP contribution for the period 1 January 31 May 2004.

This 2004 Danish administrative circular instructs relevant authorities on the repayment of withheld SP (Saerlig Pensionsopsparing) contributions for the period 1 January to 31 May 2004. It relates to unemployment benefits, allowances, and the transfer of SP savings from ATP to unemployment funds, municipalities, and public employment services. SMBs in payroll or HR roles should note this as a historic administrative procedure with no current action required.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding the Act amending the Act on Social Pension (Expansion of the group of recipients of the supplementary pension benefit)

This is a ministerial circular from the Danish Ministry of Social Affairs (2004) notifying about an amendment to the Social Pension Act expanding the circle of recipients eligible for the supplementary pension benefit. The change broadens eligibility criteria for the supplementary pension payment. SMBs are not directly required to act, as this primarily affects public pension administration and benefit recipients.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding Act on amendment of the Act on Social Pension (Supplementary pension benefit) (To all municipalities, etc.)

This is a 2003 Danish ministerial circular informing all municipalities about an amendment to the Social Pension Act introducing a supplementary pension benefit. The circular is addressed to public authorities rather than private businesses. SMBs are not directly affected by this change.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding entitlement to Danish social pension (Application of provisions in EC - regulation no. 1408/71) (coordination of social security schemes within the Community), and

This is a Danish ministerial circular providing guidance on entitlement to Danish social pension under EC Regulation 1408/71, which coordinates social security schemes within the EU. It clarifies the interplay between EU Community law and bilateral social security conventions. SMBs with employees from other EU member states should review how these rules affect pension entitlements for their workforce.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding the Act amending the Act on Social Pension and the Act on active social policy (Reintroduction of survivor's pension, etc.)

This Danish ministerial letter informs of a 2002 law amending the Social Pension Act and the Active Social Policy Act to reintroduce the survivor's pension (efterlevelsespension). The changes affect public social benefit entitlements for surviving spouses. SMBs are not directly affected, as this concerns public pension administration.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding amendment of announcement on social pension (Amendment of heating allowance rules, etc.)

This is a 2002 Danish ministerial circular informing of an amendment to the executive order on social pension, specifically changing the rules on heating supplements ('varmetillaeg'). The changes affect public pension administration rather than private businesses. SMBs are not directly required to take action under this circular.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding Supreme Court judgment on early retirement pension (To all municipalities)

The Danish Ministry of Social Affairs issued a circular to all municipalities informing them of a Supreme Court ruling related to early retirement pension (førtidspension). Municipalities administering social pension cases must review and align their practices with the court's interpretation. No new legislation is introduced; this is an orientation circular based on existing social pension law.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding amendment of announcement of social pension (Amendment of assessment basis)

This is a 2002 Danish ministerial circular from the Ministry of Social Affairs notifying of an amendment to the consolidated Social Pension Act, specifically changing the assessment basis used for social pension determinations. SMBs are not directly affected, as this concerns public administration of social pension benefits. No immediate action is required from private businesses.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on cessation of public benefits to foreign fighters

Danish Law No. 674 of 8 June 2017 introduces mechanisms to stop public benefit payments to foreign fighters, including immediate suspension upon passport revocation, repayment obligations after criminal conviction, and a 3-year quarantine from benefits. This circular from the Agency for Labour Market and Recruitment informs relevant public authorities and unemployment funds of their obligations under the amended benefit laws. SMBs are not directly affected; this regulation targets public authorities, municipalities, and unemployment funds administering Danish welfare benefits.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on rules for senior early retirement pension, cf. announcement on senior early retirement pension

This Danish ministerial circular explains the rules for senior early retirement pension (seniorførtidspension), which allows individuals within 5 years of state pension age with long-term labour market attachment to apply for disability pension via a simplified procedure, effective 1 January 2014. Municipalities must assess applicants against criteria for long-term employment (20-25 years full-time equivalent) and current labour market attachment. Businesses are not directly regulated, but public sector and social care organisations administering these claims must follow the outlined case-handling procedures.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on notification regarding the Act on amendment of the Act on Social Pension, the Act on the Labour Market Supplementary Pension, the pension taxation act and the Act on Legal Security and Administration in the Social Area

Denmark amended its social pension laws (Law No. 442 of 8 May 2018) to tighten the accrual requirement for full state pension and disability pension from 4/5 to 9/10 of the qualifying period, harmonise residency rules for refugees, and introduce more flexible payout options for deferred pension supplements. Businesses are not directly required to act, as this primarily affects individuals and public pension administrators. SMBs employing workers near retirement age should be aware of changed pension eligibility rules that may affect workforce planning.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on notification regarding the Act on amendment of the Act on Social Pension and various other acts (Introduction of senior pension)

Denmark introduced a new 'seniorpension' benefit from 1 January 2020, replacing the previous 'seniorfoertidspension' scheme, for individuals with at most 6 years until state pension age and at least 20-25 years of full-time employment whose work capacity is permanently reduced to at most 15 hours per week. This is a public social benefit administered by municipalities and does not directly impose obligations on private employers or SMBs. SMBs may need to be aware of documentation requirements if employees apply for the benefit referencing their employment history.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on publication of leaflets regarding rules for single persons and cohabitants and notification regarding the Ombudsman's guidelines for good case processing in cases of social fraud of 14 March 2013. To

The Danish Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration published two guidance brochures in July 2013 clarifying when benefit recipients (pensioners and single parents receiving child benefits) are classified as 'single' or 'cohabiting'. The circular also draws attention to the Ombudsman's March 2013 guidelines on proper case handling in social fraud investigations, covering principles such as the duty to investigate, rights of citizens during proceedings, and conditions for demanding repayment. Public authorities (municipalities and Udbetaling Danmark) must follow these procedural standards when assessing benefit eligibility and handling suspected fraud cases.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on amendment of the Act on Social Pension, the Act on highest, middle, increased general and general early retirement pension, etc., the Act on Individual Housing Allowance, the Act on Child Benefits and advance payment

The Danish Parliament passed three amending laws in December 2008 affecting social pension, housing benefit, child allowance, and family benefit rules, effective 1 January 2009. Key changes include equalising Danish and foreign dividend taxation for benefit calculations, restricting special child allowance for children conceived by artificial insemination of single women, and adjusting residency conditions for child benefits. This circular is addressed to municipalities and public bodies, not private SMBs.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding doctors' role in cases concerning early retirement pension (To all municipalities, etc.)

This is a 2003 Danish ministerial letter (skrivelse) issued by the Social Ministry to all municipalities, clarifying the role of doctors in early retirement pension (førtidspension) cases. It provides administrative guidance on how medical assessments should be used in social pension proceedings. SMBs are not directly affected, but municipalities and social care organisations should be aware of the procedural clarifications.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding repayment of overpaid pension, the supplementary lump sum benefit and statutory references in decisions on early retirement pension. (To all municipalities, etc.)

This 2003 Danish ministerial circular provides guidance to municipalities on the repayment of overpaid pension benefits, the supplementary lump-sum payment, and correct statutory references when issuing decisions on early retirement pension (førtidspension). It is addressed to all Danish municipalities and related bodies. No new legal obligations are created, but municipalities must ensure their administrative practices align with the guidance.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding the Act amending the Act on Social Pension (expansion of rules on health allowance) and the Act amending the Act on Social Pension (Supplementary lump sum benefit to old-age pensioners)

This is a Danish ministerial circular from 2002 orienting on two amendments to the Social Pension Act: an expansion of health supplement (helbredstillæg) rules and a supplementary one-time payment for old-age pensioners. These changes affect public pension administration and do not impose obligations on private SMBs.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on notification regarding doctors' tasks in pension cases (To all state offices, rehabilitation and pension boards, The Danish Social Security Authority and The Danish Social Appeals Authority)

This 1998 circular from the Danish Ministry of Social Affairs provides guidance to county authorities, rehabilitation and pension boards, and social appeals bodies on the role of physicians in social pension case assessments. It clarifies procedural responsibilities for medical practitioners involved in evaluating pension eligibility. SMBs are not directly required to act, but healthcare providers and occupational physicians involved in pension assessments should be aware of the outlined duties.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Supplement to guidance on ATP (edition from January 1986)

This is a 1987 supplement to the Danish ATP (Arbejdsmarkedets Tillægspension) guidance originally issued in January 1986, related to the mandatory Danish labour market supplementary pension scheme. SMBs employing staff in Denmark should review updated ATP contribution and administration guidance. No new legislative obligations are introduced beyond existing ATP law requirements.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Notification regarding payment of compensation amount in connection with amendment of the pension taxation act

Following the December 2007 reform of Danish pension return taxation (PAL), an exemption for certain index bonds and properties was removed from 1 January 2008, triggering compensation payments to pension savers. Pension companies and banks must calculate and distribute these compensation amounts during 2008-2009. Recipients receiving compensation as income must report it to their municipality, as it may affect social pension calculations.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Notification regarding amendment of the Act on Social Pension and the Act on highest, middle, increased general and general early retirement pension, etc. - Increase of pension supplements, etc. To all municipalities, etc.

Denmark's parliament passed L 194 and L 197 on 28 May 2009, raising the pension supplement (pensionstillæg) for old-age and early retirees by DKK 2,000 (2009 level) from 1 January 2010, with adjusted tapering rates to maintain existing income thresholds. Consequential amendments were made to income-calculation references and the municipal tax supplement rules. SMBs are not directly affected, as these changes concern public pension administration by municipalities.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding the role of medical consultants in cases concerning early retirement pension (To all municipalities, etc.)

The Danish Ministry of Employment issued guidance to all municipalities clarifying the respective roles of GPs, specialist doctors, and medical consultants in early retirement pension (førtidspension) cases. Medical consultants may only interpret existing medical documentation and must not make eligibility decisions or alter diagnoses. Municipalities must ensure decisions are fully reasoned, transparent, and based on a holistic assessment of all relevant factors.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on amendment of the Act on unemployment insurance, etc., the Act on active social policy, the Act on social pension and other acts (Changed regulation of various income transfers in the years 2016-2023)

The Danish Parliament passed a 2012 law raising the supplementary pension benefit (ældrechecken) by DKK 4,500 annually from 2013 and gradually increasing the pension supplement by DKK 750 annually in 2015-2016. The law also introduces a reduced annual indexation of various taxable transfer income benefits by 0.3-0.75% per year from 2016 to 2023. SMBs are not directly required to act, as these changes primarily affect public benefit administrators and municipalities.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on amendment of the Act on highest, middle, increased general and general early retirement pension, etc., the Act on Social Pension and the Act on Individual Housing Allowance

A 2013 Danish circular notifies that existing disability pensioners under the old scheme may voluntarily transfer to early retirement pension under the Social Pension Act by submitting a written or digital request to Udbetaling Danmark between 1 June and 31 December 2013. Recipients will receive written notice of this right by 31 May 2013 and are entitled to guidance from Udbetaling Danmark and municipalities. This change affects public administration and social benefit recipients, not private businesses.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter on legislation regarding transfer of the Pension Authority's tasks to Payment Denmark

The Danish Parliament passed L 159 on 14 May 2013, dissolving Pensionsstyrelsen and transferring its tasks - including international pension cases, social security coordination, and EU health card issuance - to Udbetaling Danmark from 1 June 2013. Minor adjustments were made to the Udbetaling Danmark Act regarding state administration contributions and the short-term borrowing ceiling was raised from DKK 75m to 80m. SMBs are not directly affected; this is an internal public-sector administrative reorganisation.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter with notification regarding special regulation of certain amount limits in calculation of heating allowance for 2006 (To all municipalities, etc.)

The Danish Ministry of Social Affairs issued a circular to all municipalities adjusting certain monetary thresholds used when calculating heating supplements for 2006. This is an annual administrative update to social pension benefit calculations. Public sector bodies and municipalities administering social pensions and disability pensions must apply the updated figures from 2006 onwards.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Information letter on the results of the State Audit Office's examination of municipalities' administration of old-age pension

This is a 2006 information letter from the Danish Ministry of Social Affairs communicating the results of the National Audit Office's (Rigsrevisionen) review of how municipalities administer the state old-age pension (folkepension). The letter is addressed to public authorities and does not impose new regulatory requirements on private businesses. SMBs are not directly affected and no action is required.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Announcement regarding amendment of announcement on obtaining statement on environmental damage, etc. (Amendment as a result of the Act on Nature and Environmental Appeals Board and new organization in the Ministry of Environment's area)

This Danish statutory order amends BEK nr. 658 of 26 June 2008 on obtaining statements on environmental damage, reflecting the establishment of the Nature and Environment Appeals Board and reorganisation of the Ministry of Environment. The key changes replace references to regional environmental centres with the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen) and remove the possibility of appealing the agency's statements to the Minister. SMBs involved in environmental compliance must note that Miljøstyrelsen is now the sole contact authority for environmental damage consultations.

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LowRetsinformation|10 September 2026

Letter regarding notification of amendment to the Act on Social Pension (Increase of retirement age and introduction of senior early retirement pension, etc.)

Denmark's parliament passed L 22 on 21 December 2011, accelerating the rise of the state pension age to 67 by 2022 (instead of 2027) and introducing a new 'senior disability pension' application route for workers within 5 years of pension age with long labour market attachment. Additional changes from 1 January 2014 include doubling the income deduction threshold for pension supplement calculations (from DKK 30,000 to DKK 60,000) and reducing the employment hours requirement for deferred pension from 1,000 to 750 hours per year. SMBs should be aware of how these changes affect HR planning, retirement timing discussions with employees, and payroll administration.

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