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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 101/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/95]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • EEA Joint Committee Decision No 101/2021 incorporates several Commission Regulations into the EEA Agreement, specifically amending Annex II concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification related to foodstuffs.

Key Changes

  • Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1245, amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
  • Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1322, amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 regarding maximum levels of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD), 3-MCPD fatty acid esters and glycidyl fatty acid esters in certain foods, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
  • Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1419, amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 regarding the use of ascorbic acid (E 300) and citric acid (E 330) on white vegetables intended for further processing, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
  • 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.

Impact Analysis

Food Producers/Manufacturers

  • Action Item: Review production processes and supply chains to ensure compliance with the new regulations. Update safety and quality control procedures accordingly.

Consumers

  • Action Item: No direct action required, but increased awareness of food safety standards may enhance consumer confidence.

EEA Member States

  • Action Item: Update national legislation and regulatory frameworks to reflect the changes introduced by the incorporated regulations. Ensure effective monitoring and enforcement mechanisms are in place.

Liechtenstein

  • Action Item: Monitor the application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products to Liechtenstein to determine the applicability of this decision in the future.

Key Entities Referenced

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008: Regulation on food additives. Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006: Regulation setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1419: Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as regards the use of ascorbic acid (E 300) and citric acid (E 330) on white vegetables intended for further processing. 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. Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1245: Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1322: Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD), 3-MCPD fatty acid esters and glycidyl fatty acid esters in certain foods. Regulation (EU) No 10/2011: Regulation on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/95 18.1.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 101/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/95] 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) 2020/1245 of 2 September 2020 amending and correcting Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1322 of 23 September 2020 amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD), 3-MCPD fatty acid esters and glycidyl fatty acid esters in certain foods(2)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (3) Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1419 of 7 October 2020amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of ascorbic acid (E 300) and citric acid (E 330) on white vegetables intended for further processing(3)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (4) This Decision concerns legislation regarding foodstuffs. Legislation regarding 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 introduction to Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement. This Decision is therefore not to apply to Liechtenstein. (5) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows: 1. The following indent is added in point 54zzzz (Commission Regulation (EU) No 1881/2006): ‘- 32020 R 1322: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1322 of 23 September 2020(OJ L 310, 24.9.2020, p. 2).’ 2. The following indent is added in point 54zzzzr (Regulation (EU) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council): ‘- 32020 R 1419: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1419 of 7 October 2020(OJ L 326, 8.10.2020, p. 11).’ 3. The following indent is added in point 55 (Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011): ‘- 32020 R 1245: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1245 of 2 September 2020(OJ L 288, 3.9.2020, p. 1).’ (1) OJ L 288, 3.9.2020, p. 1. (2) OJ L 310, 24.9.2020, p. 2. (3) OJ L 326, 8.10.2020, p. 11. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/95/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 18.1.2024 Article 2 The texts of Regulations (EU) 2020/1245, (EU) 2020/1322 and (EU) 2020/1419 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 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 20 March 2021, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made*. Article 4 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, 19 March 2021. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Clara GANSLANDT * No constitutional requirements indicated. 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/95/oj

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