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

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 110/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/124]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 110/2021 incorporates two Commission Delegated Regulations into the EEA Agreement. These regulations relate to the classification, labelling, and packaging (CLP) of substances and mixtures.
  • Specifically, the incorporated regulations are Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1676 concerning bespoke paints and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1677 regarding information requirements for emergency health response.

Key Changes

  • The decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1676 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1677 within point 12zze (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008) of Chapter XV.
  • Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1676 amends Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 concerning bespoke paints.
  • Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1677 amends Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 to improve the workability of information requirements related to emergency health response.
  • The decision entered into force on 20 March 2021, following notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.

Impact Analysis

Manufacturers and Suppliers of Paints and Chemical Mixtures

  • Action Items: Review current labelling and packaging practices to ensure compliance with the new regulations. Update safety data sheets (SDS) and other relevant documentation. Train employees on the updated requirements.

Emergency Health Responders

  • Action Items: Familiarize themselves with the updated information requirements and ensure that relevant systems and protocols are updated accordingly.

Regulatory Bodies

  • Action Items: Update national regulations and guidance documents to reflect the changes introduced by Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2020/1676 and (EU) 2020/1677. Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance.

Consumers

  • Action Items: No direct action is required from consumers, but they should be aware of the updated labelling and safety information on products they purchase.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1676: Regulation amending Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 regarding bespoke paints. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1677: Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 to improve the workability of information requirements related to emergency health response. Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: Regulation on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP Regulation). EEA Agreement: Agreement on the European Economic Area.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/124 18.1.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 110/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/124] 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 Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1676 of 31 August 2020 amending Article 25 of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures as regards bespoke paints(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1677 of 31 August 2020amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures in order to improve the workability of information requirements related to emergency health response(2) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (3) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following indents are added in point 12zze (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council) of Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement: ‘- 32020 R 1676: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1676 of 31 August 2020(OJ L 379, 13.11.2020, p. 1), - 32020 R 1677: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1677 of 31 August 2020(OJ L 379, 13.11.2020, p. 3).’ Article 2 The texts of Delegated Regulations (EU) 2020/1676 and (EU) 2020/1677 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 379, 13.11.2020, p. 1. (2) OJ L 379, 13.11.2020, p. 3. * No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/124/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/2024/124/oj

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