Date: 27-Jun-2024Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 10/2024 of 2 February 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1559]
The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 10/2024 amends Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1783 regarding maximum residue levels (MRLs) for certain substances in or on specific products.
Key Changes
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1783 of 15 September 2023, which amends Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
The amendment concerns maximum residue levels for denatonium benzoate, diuron, etoxazole, methomyl and teflubenzuron in or on certain products.
The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein as long as the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products is extended to Liechtenstein.
The decision adds an indent to point 40 of Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement referencing Regulation (EU) 2023/1783.
The decision adds an indent to point 54zzy of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement referencing Regulation (EU) 2023/1783.
The Decision entered into force on 3 February 2024, provided that all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made.
Impact Analysis
Food Producers and Manufacturers
Action Item: Review current usage of these substances and adjust practices to ensure compliance with the new MRLs to avoid potential trade disruptions or penalties.
Importers and Exporters
Action Item: Update product testing and certification processes to reflect the new MRLs. Communicate these changes to suppliers and customers.
Regulatory Agencies
Action Item: Update monitoring and enforcement programs to include the substances and MRLs specified in Regulation (EU) 2023/1783. Provide guidance and support to businesses to facilitate compliance.
Consumers
No specific action item for consumers, but increased awareness of food safety standards may influence purchasing decisions.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement.
European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing and implementing legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2023/1783.
Regulation (EC) No 396/2005: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin.
Regulation (EU) 2023/1783: Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as regards maximum residue levels for denatonium benzoate, diuron, etoxazole, methomyl and teflubenzuron in or on certain products.
Liechtenstein: A country within the EEA to which this decision does not apply under certain conditions related to its agreement with Switzerland.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2024/1559 27.6.2024
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 10/2024
of 2 February 2024
amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations,
standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1559]
THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (“the EEA Agreement”), and in particular Article 98
thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1783 of 15 September 2023 amending Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC)
No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for denatonium
benzoate, diuron, etoxazole, methomyl and teflubenzuron in or on certain products(1) is to be incorporated into
the EEA Agreement.
(2) This Decision concerns legislation regarding feedingstuffs and foodstuffs. Legislation regarding feedingstuffs and
foodstuffs shall not apply to Liechtenstein as long as the application of the Agreement between the European
Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products is extended to Liechtenstein, as specified
in the sectoral adaptations to Annex I and the introduction to Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement. This
Decision is therefore not to apply to Liechtenstein.
(3) Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The following indent is added in point 40 (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council) of
Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement:
‘— 32023 R 1783: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1783 of 15 September 2023(OJ L 229, 18.9.2023, p. 63).’
Article 2
The following indent is added in point 54zzy (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the
Council) of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement:
‘— 32023 R 1783: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1783 of 15 September 2023(OJ L 229, 18.9.2023, p. 63).’
Article 3
The text of Regulation (EU) 2023/1783 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA Supplement
to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic.
Article 4
This Decision shall enter into force on 3 February 2024, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA
Agreement have been made(*).
(1) OJ L 229, 18.9.2023, p. 63.
(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.
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Article 5
This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European
Union.
Done at Brussels, 2 February 2024.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Nicolas VON LINGEN
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