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Euralarm and the Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS) have issued a joint statement on the European Commission's proposed Cybersecurity Act 2. While strongly supporting the EU's ambition to strengthen cybersecurity and resilience, the two organisations emphasise that new measures to secure ICT supply chains must take account of the entire security value chain and safeguard the continuity of essential security systems and services.

The guidance document addressing fire safety in wind turbines in now also available in German, French and Spanish.

The Euralarm Guideline on Disposal of Fire-Fighting Foam Media (UK & Europe) is now also available in the French and Spanish language.

During the European Fire Safety Week Euralarm will organize the webinar Smart fire safety in everyday living: balancing protection, practicality and emerging risks on November 16th.

Euralarm has announced the programme for the first European Fire Detection Forum, bringing together experts from industry, research, standardisation and regulation to explore the future of fire detection. The Forum will take place on 2 December 2026 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, as part of VdS-FireSafety Cologne.

Euralarm and the Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS) have published an updated edition of their Cybersecurity Guidelines for the Security and Fire Safety Industry. The revised publication provides practical guidance for organisations across the sector as cybersecurity becomes an increasingly important operational, technical and regulatory requirement.

As drones become increasingly accessible and capable, they are creating new opportunities across sectors ranging from logistics and agriculture to inspection and emergency response. At the same time, the growing presence of drones in public and private airspace has introduced new security considerations for operators of critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, transportation hubs, and other sensitive sites.

The 2026 State of the European Union (SOTEU), delivered by Ursula von der Leyen on 16 September 2026, signals a policy agenda built around three core pillars. While the accompanying focuses primarily on manufacturing and technology industries, several broader SOTEU announcements are equally relevant to Euralarm members and deserve attention.

11 September 2026 marks an important milestone in the implementation of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). From today, manufacturers of products with digital elements are legally required to report actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe cybersecurity incidents through the new CRA Single Reporting Platform (SRP), operated by ENISA.

The German updated Fact Sheet on the ECHA proposal for restriction of PFAS is now available for download.

The French, Spanish and Italian updated Fact Sheet on the ECHA proposal for restriction of PFAS is now available for download.

New guidance calls for a risk-based, integrated approach to preventing, detecting and controlling fires in onshore and offshore wind turbines.

Euralarm has published a new position paper addressing the assessment and certification of sounders and Visual Alarm Devices (VADs) using radio frequency links.

The Compliance Newsletter of August 2026 is available for download.

An updated version of the FAQs on Environmental Product Declarations EPDs is now available for download.

New guidance helps the fire safety and security industry understand cloud sovereignty requirements for critical applications

New guidance helps the fire safety industry navigate environmental responsibilities and evolving PFAS regulations across the UK and Europe.

Euralarm's Extinguishing Section has updated the Fact sheet with the Euralarm response to the ECHA proposal for restriction of PFAS.

Euralarm recommends expressing a strong objection to the current scope of draft prEN 40000-10 which threatens to undermine the free choice of standards for demonstrating compliance with CRA essential requirements for fire safety and security products in the default category

How can Europe strengthen the resilience of its critical infrastructure while responding to the challenges of an ageing population? These were the central themes of the Euralarm Industry Forum, held in Munich on 16 June, where experts from across the fire safety and security sector shared their insights on the trends shaping the industry's future.