The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health has become aware of an increasing import of work machines and equipment from countries outside the European Economic Area that are either not CE marked or incorrectly CE marked. It is emphasised that such equipment must bear a valid CE marking in order to be placed on the market and used in Iceland. The Administration of Occupational Safety and Health monitors compliance with these requirements.

All operations of the Speech and Hearing Center have been transferred to Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins, starting from May 1, 2026.

Last week, bids were opened for the tender for the first phase of the new building at SAk, which includes earthworks for roads, utilities, and parking facilities.

All new students who met the admission requirements have been offered a place for the next school year. Approximately 97% received admission to one of the three schools they selected in their application.

In this issue of Epi Ice a new Act on Health Security and Communicable Diseases is discussed which was passed by Parliament this spring and will take effect on September 1.

Long waiting times for children seeking services from the Children's Mental Health Center are a serious concern. However, the center has already been strengthened through increased funding and the expansion of its assessment team, and the number of children receiving services has grown substantially in recent years.

During its latest plenary, The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) met with Michael McGrath, EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection.

The summer festival for sign language children was held on Saturday, May 9, and it exceeded all expectations! The atmosphere was truly special, and joy radiated from every face 💛

The Reykholt inventory has been inscribed on the national Memory of the World register. The inventory will be discussed in particular on UNESCO Day, to be held on Thursday, 7 May, at Edda.

Skógarkolefni (Forest Carbon Code) has released version 2.1, effective from 11 May 2026. The latest revisions are minor. Changes have mainly been made to Chapters 2.2 and 3.3, providing clearer information on requirements and guidance.