As of 2 August 2026, Article 50 of the EU AI Act is fully in force. Companies publishing multilingual content, from e-commerce catalogues to financial reports, must now comply with new . On 20 July 2026, the European Commission published its final guidelines on Article 50, together with the Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated […]
Innovation requires research, investment and time. But innovation also gains value from the ability to protect it, document it and bring it to international markets. This was one of the topics discussed during Legalcommunity Week in Milan, in a panel dedicated to the role of the pharmaceutical industry in innovation and the state of scientific […]
Poorly translated safety manuals can become a legal issue because anyone operating machinery relies on the instructions to work safely. If those instructions are ambiguous, incomplete or incorrect, they can lead to misuse, cause accidents and raise questions of liability. Under the new Machinery Regulation, the translation of safety manuals can no longer be regarded […]
In 2026, Aglatech14 is once again included in the CSA Research Verified 100, the annual ranking of the world’s top 100 translation agencies and language service providers. CSA Research is an independent research firm specialising in the translation, localisation, and language services industry. Each year, it publishes the Global Market Study, which analyses hundreds of […]
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, commonly known as the EU Machinery Regulation, is steadily approaching its full application date of 20 January 2027. We previously explored the Regulation’s main changes in our article explaining what truly differentiates it from the former Machinery Directive. In this article, we take stock of the latest developments, as the regulatory process […]
A 40-foot container loaded with electronic components has been stuck at the Port of Rotterdam for three days. The reason? An error in the translation of an HS (Harmonized System) code on the customs declaration triggered an extraordinary inspection. The Chinese supplier used a different product classification from the one agreed upon, causing a hold-up […]
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the translation industry in recent years, making previously unimaginable tools accessible. However, with the European AI Act coming into force in August 2024, the regulatory landscape is changing radically. The world’s first comprehensive regulation dedicated to artificial intelligence is not merely a technical matter: it redefines responsibility, transparency, and security for […]
Translating a technical manual is a process that requires precision, because the resulting document must be accurate and reliable. A technical manual must guide operators, ensure safety, pass certifications, and comply with country-specific regulations. When technical documentation is poorly translated, the consequences are measurable: rejected certifications, delivery delays, machines held at customs due to non-compliance, […]
The European market is about to undergo one of the most significant transformations of the last decades in terms of product information. With the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781, known as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the European Union has introduced the Digital Product Passport (DPP): a mandatory digital record that […]
For companies exporting machinery or technical equipment, the translation of user manuals is a structural element of regulatory compliance and, consequently, an integral part of the product itself. Within the European and international context, technical documentation is a legal requirement and must mandatorily accompany the machine for it to be placed on the market. A […]
