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

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 103/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/100]

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What it means

  • The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 103/2021 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1681 regarding the removal of certain flavouring substances from the Union list and Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1819 regarding the use of colours in salmon substitutes.

Key Changes

  • Regulation (EU) 2020/1681, which amends Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement. This regulation concerns the removal of specific flavouring substances from the Union list.
  • Regulation (EU) 2020/1819, which amends Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement. This regulation addresses the use of colours in salmon substitutes.
  • The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein as long as the agreement between the European Community and Switzerland on trade in agricultural products is extended to Liechtenstein.

Impact Analysis

Food Manufacturers and Suppliers

  • Action Item: Review current product formulations and labeling to ensure compliance with Regulations (EU) 2020/1681 and (EU) 2020/1819. Update internal processes to reflect the changes.

Consumers

  • Action Item: No direct action required, but consumer inquiries regarding product changes should be addressed transparently.

EEA Member States (excluding Liechtenstein)

  • Action Item: Ensure national regulations align with Regulations (EU) 2020/1681 and (EU) 2020/1819. Communicate the changes to relevant stakeholders.

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 regulations. Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods. Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives. Regulation (EU) 2020/1681: Commission Regulation amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 as regards removal from the Union list of certain flavouring substances. Regulation (EU) 2020/1819: Commission Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as regards the use of colours in salmon substitutes. Liechtenstein: EEA member state to which this decision does not apply under specific conditions related to the trade agreement with Switzerland.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/100 18.1.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 103/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/100] 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) 2020/1681 of 12 November 2020 amending Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards removal from the Union list of certain flavouring substances(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1819 of 2 December 2020 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of colours in salmon substitutes(2) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (3) 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. (4) 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 1819: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1819 of 2 December 2020(OJ L 406, 3.12.2020, p. 26).’ 2. The following indent is added in point 54zzzzs (Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council): ‘- 32020 R 1681: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1681 of 12 November 2020(OJ L 379, 13.11.2020, p. 27).’ Article 2 The texts of Regulations (EU) 2020/1681 and (EU) 2020/1819 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic. (1) OJ L 379, 13.11.2020, p. 27. (2) OJ L 406, 3.12.2020, p. 26. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/100/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 18.1.2024 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/2024/100/oj

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