Date: 2022-09-22Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 111/2022 of 29 April 2022 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2022/1555]
Executive Summary:
EEA Joint Committee Decision No 111/2022, adopted on April 29, 2022, amends Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulations (EU) 2021/1841, 2021/1842, and 2021/2202 regarding maximum residue levels in food and feed. The decision came into force on April 30, 2022, following notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. This decision does not apply to Liechtenstein.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment of Annex I:**
* Adds indents for Regulations (EU) 2021/1841, 2021/1842, and 2021/2202 to point 40 (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005) of Chapter II.
* **Amendment of Annex II:**
* Adds indents for Regulations (EU) 2021/1841, 2021/1842, and 2021/2202 to point 54zzy (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005) of Chapter XII.
* **Language Authenticity:**
* The Icelandic and Norwegian language texts of Regulations (EU) 2021/1841, 2021/1842, and 2021/2202 are authentic and will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal.
* **Entry into Force:**
* The Decision entered into force on April 30, 2022, after all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement were made.
* **Publication:**
* The Decision will be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.
* **Liechtenstein Exclusion:**
* This Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.
Impact Analysis:
* **EEA Member States (excluding Liechtenstein):**
* *Impact:* Must incorporate the changes to maximum residue levels for certain substances in food and feed as outlined in the specified regulations.
* *Action Required:* Update national regulations and ensure compliance with the new maximum residue levels.
* **European Commission:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for the publication of the decision in the Official Journal and ensuring the availability of authentic language versions.
* *Action Required:* Ensure publication and translation requirements are met.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement.
EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area, governing trade and economic relations between the EU member states and certain other countries.
Commission Regulation EU 2021/1841: A regulation of the European Commission amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels for 6-benzyladenine and aminopyralid.
Commission Regulation EU 2021/1842: A regulation of the European Commission amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels for flupyradifurone and difluoroacetic acid.
Commission Regulation EU 2021/2202: A regulation of the European Commission amending Annexes II, III and IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels for acequinocyl, Bacillus subtilis strain IABBS03, emamectin, flutolanil and imazamox.
Regulation EC No 396/2005: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin.
Liechtenstein: A country to which the decision does not apply under certain conditions, due to its agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.
Brussels: The city where the EEA Joint Committee's decision was made.
22.9.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 246/45
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 111/2022
of 29 April 2022
amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations,
standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2022/1555]
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) 2021/1841 of 20 October 2021 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC)
No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for
6-benzyladenine and aminopyralid in or on certain products(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1842 of 20 October 2021 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC)
No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for
flupyradifurone and difluoroacetic acid in or on certain products(2)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(3) Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/2202 of 9 December 2021amending Annexes II, III and IV to Regulation (EC)
No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for acequinocyl,
Bacillus subtilis strain IAB/BS03, emamectin, flutolanil and imazamox in or on certain products(3) is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(4) This Decision concerns legislation regarding feedingstuffs and foodstuffs. Legislation regarding feedingstuffs and
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 sectoral adaptations to Annex I and the introduction to Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement. This
Decision is therefore not to apply to Liechtenstein.
(5) Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The following indents are added in point 40 (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council)
of Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement:
‘— 32021 R 1841: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1841 of 20 October 2021(OJ L 373, 21.10.2021, p. 63),
— 32021 R 1842: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1842 of 20 October 2021(OJ L 373, 21.10.2021, p. 76),
— 32021 R 2202: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/2202 of 9 December 2021(OJ L 446, 14.12.2021, p. 8).’
Article 2
The following indents are added in point 54zzy (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the
Council) of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement:
(1) OJ L 373, 21.10.2021, p. 63.
(2) OJ L 373, 21.10.2021, p. 76.
(3) OJ L 446, 14.12.2021, p. 8.L 246/46 EN Official Journal of the European Union 22.9.2022
‘— 32021 R 1841: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1841 of 20 October 2021(OJ L 373, 21.10.2021, p. 63),
— 32021 R 1842: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/1842 of 20 October 2021(OJ L 373, 21.10.2021, p. 76),
— 32021 R 2202: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/2202 of 9 December 2021(OJ L 446, 14.12.2021, p. 8).’
Article 3
The texts of Regulations (EU) 2021/1841, (EU) 2021/1842 and (EU) 2021/2202 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 4
This Decision shall enter into force on 30 April 2022, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA
Agreement have been made*.
Article 5
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, 29 April 2022.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Nicolas VON LINGEN
(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.