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Date: 18-Jan-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 102/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/93]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 102/2021 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/771 regarding the use of Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (E 160b) as food additives.
  • This decision updates the regulations concerning foodstuffs within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Key Changes

  • The decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/771 of 11 June 2020 into the EEA Agreement.
  • Specifically, the amendment adds reference '32020 R 0771: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/771 of 11 June 2020(OJ L 184, 12.6.2020, p. 25).' to point 54zzzzr (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008) and point 69 (Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012) of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement.
  • The legislation regarding foodstuffs will 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 Manufacturers and Suppliers

  • Action Item: Review current product formulations and supply chain to ensure compliance with Regulation (EU) 2020/771.

Consumers

  • Action Item: No direct action required, but be aware of potential changes in food product ingredients.

EEA Member States (excluding Liechtenstein)

  • Action Item: Incorporate the changes into national food safety regulations and ensure enforcement.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/771: Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards the use of Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (E 160b). Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives. Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012: Regulation laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. EEA Agreement: Agreement on the European Economic Area. Liechtenstein: EEA member state to which this decision does not apply under specific conditions related to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/93 18.1.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 102/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/93] 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) 2020/771 of 11 June 2020 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards the use of Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (E 160b)(1) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) 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. (3) 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 54zzzzr (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council): ‘- 32020 R 0771: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/771 of 11 June 2020(OJ L 184, 12.6.2020, p. 25).’ 2. The following indent is added in point 69 (Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012): ‘- 32020 R 0771: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/771 of 11 June 2020(OJ L 184, 12.6.2020, p. 25).’ Article 2 The text of Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/771 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. (1) OJ L 184, 12.6.2020, p. 25. * No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/93/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 18.1.2024 Done at Brussels, 19 March 2021. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Clara GANSLANDT 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/93/oj

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