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

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 109/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/89]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 109/2021 incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/878 into the EEA Agreement.

Key Changes

  • Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/878, which amends Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH), is now part of the EEA Agreement.
  • The decision adds an indent to point 12zc of Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing '32020 R 0878: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/878 of 18 June 2020(OJ L 203, 26.6.2020, p. 28).'
  • The authentic text of Regulation (EU) 2020/878 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union.
  • The decision came into force on March 20, 2021, following notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.

Impact Analysis

Businesses operating within the EEA

  • Businesses should ensure that their operations and documentation adhere to the incorporated regulation to avoid potential penalties or trade disruptions within the EEA.

EEA Member States

  • Member states should ensure that relevant stakeholders are informed about the new requirements.

Legal and Compliance Departments

  • Continuous monitoring of regulatory developments related to REACH and associated regulations is crucial.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/878: Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH): Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/89 18.1.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 109/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/89] 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) 2020/878 of 18 June 2020amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following indent is added in point 12zc (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council) of Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement: ‘- 32020 R 0878: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/878 of 18 June 2020(OJ L 203, 26.6.2020, p. 28).’ Article 2 The text of Regulation (EU) 2020/878 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 (1) OJ L 203, 26.6.2020, p. 28. * No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/89/oj 1/1

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