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Belgian Gaming Commission removes EPIS certification requirement for newspaper shops

Regulation

Source: Kansspelcommissie (Belgium)

Belgium’s Gaming Commission said it removed the certification section from the technical note for EPIS in newspaper shops, in consultation with BELAC. Shops do not need a report from an accredited body, but must submit a report showing compliance with the note’s other requirements; the legislation remains applicable from 1 May 2026.

Shops can forgo accredited-body certification but must document compliance with the technical note’s other requirements.

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