| Directive 89/391/EEC (OSH Framework Directive) |
The cornerstone of EU health and safety legislation. It establishes the mandatory principles for risk assessment, the hierarchy of prevention, and the employer's duty to ensure worker safety across all sectors. |
| Directive 89/654/EEC (Workplace Requirements) |
Defines minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace, including structural integrity, emergency egress, and sanitary facilities applicable to temporary event environments. |
| Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (Personal Protective Equipment) |
Establishes requirements for the design and manufacture of PPE, essential for ensuring the safety of event crews and technical personnel. |
| Standardisation (CEN/CENELEC) |
Technical harmonisation standards for temporary structures (tents, stages, and tiered seating), often adopted as national standards within member states. |
| Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) |
General Data Protection Regulation — governs the processing of personal data of attendees, staff, and stakeholders at events across the EU. |
| Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act) |
The first comprehensive EU regulation on artificial intelligence, establishing risk-based requirements for AI systems used in event management, surveillance, and security. |
| Directive 2012/18/EU (Seveso III) |
Controls major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances, relevant for events handling hazardous materials or pyrotechnics. |
| Regulation (EC) 852/2004 (Food Hygiene) |
Sets hygiene rules for foodstuffs, relevant for event catering and food vendors. |
| Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (Food Information) |
Requires clear food information for consumers, including allergen labelling at events. |
| Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS 2 Directive) |
Establishes cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructure, including digital systems used in event management and venue operations. |
