Date: 2026-07-23Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 113/2026 of 30 April 2026 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2026/1474]
**Executive Summary**
Decision No 113/2026 of the EEA Joint Committee, adopted on 30 April 2026, amends Annexes I and II of the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1447. This regulation updates the practical arrangements for official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption. The decision is scheduled to enter into force on 1 May 2026, provided all required notifications under the EEA Agreement are completed.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Regulatory Incorporation**
* Integrates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1447 into the EEA Agreement.
* The incorporated regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/627, which details uniform practical arrangements for official controls on products of animal origin for human consumption.
**Amendments to EEA Agreement Annexes**
* **Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters):** Adds references to Regulation (EU) 2025/1447 under Part 1.1 of Chapter I (point 11bk) and Chapter II (point 31qk).
* **Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification):** Adds a reference to Regulation (EU) 2025/1447 under Chapter XII (point 164k).
**Geographic Scope and Authenticity**
* **Liechtenstein Exclusion:** This decision does not apply to Liechtenstein, as veterinary legislation is covered by the agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation.
* **Authentic Languages:** The Icelandic and Norwegian versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1447, to be published in the EEA Supplement, are designated as authentic.
**Entry into Force and Publication**
* Entry into force is set for 1 May 2026, contingent upon the completion of notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.
* The decision will be published in the EEA Section and the EEA Supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union.
**Impact Analysis**
**EEA Member States (Iceland and Norway)**
**Impact**
These states are required to incorporate the updated standards for official controls on products of animal origin into their national regulatory frameworks.
**Action Required**
Authorities must ensure that all notifications under Article 103(1) are submitted and that the authentic Icelandic and Norwegian texts are utilized for enforcement.
**Liechtenstein**
**Impact**
This decision has no impact on Liechtenstein due to its specific sectoral adaptations regarding veterinary matters.
**Action Required**
No action is required.
**Competent Authorities for Official Controls**
**Impact**
Authorities responsible for the inspection and control of products of animal origin must adhere to the updated arrangements established by Regulation (EU) 2025/1447.
**Action Required**
Update internal procedures and control protocols to align with the amended uniform practical arrangements for official controls.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Agreement: The foundational treaty establishing the European Economic Area, whose annexes regarding veterinary and technical standards are amended by this decision.
EEA Joint Committee: The primary administrative body responsible for incorporating European Union legislation into the EEA Agreement.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1447: The specific EU regulation being incorporated into the EEA Agreement concerning uniform practical arrangements for official controls on products of animal origin.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/627: The existing regulation regarding official controls on products of animal origin that is amended by the incorporation of new EU rules.
Liechtenstein: The specific EFTA state excluded from the applicability of this decision regarding veterinary matters due to its existing trade agreements with Switzerland.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2026/1474 23.7.2026
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEENo 113/2026
of 30 April 2026
amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations,
standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2026/1474]
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 Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1447 of 18 July 2025 amending Implementing Regulation
(EU) 2019/627 laying down uniform practical arrangements for the performance of official controls on products of
animal origin intended for human consumption in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European
Parliament and of the Council(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) This Decision concerns legislation regarding veterinary matters. Legislation regarding veterinary matters 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.
(3) Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Annex I to the EEA Agreement is amended as follows:
1. The following indent is added in point 11bk (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/627) in Part 1.1 of
Chapter I:
‘— 32025 R 1447: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1447 of 18 July 2025 (OJ L, 2025/1447,
21.7.2025).’
2. The following indent is added in point 31qk (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/627) of Chapter II:
‘— 32025 R 1447: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1447 of 18 July 2025 (OJ L, 2025/1447,
21.7.2025).’
Article 2
The following indent is added in point 164k (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/627) of Chapter XII of
Annex II to the EEA Agreement:
‘— 32025 R 1447: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1447 of 18 July 2025 (OJ L, 2025/1447,
21.7.2025).’
Article 3
The text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1447 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, 2025/1447, 21.7.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/1447/oj.
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2026/1474/oj 1/2EN
OJ L, 23.7.2026
Article 4
This Decision shall enter into force on 1 May 2026, 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, 30 April 2026.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Nicolas VON LINGEN
(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.
2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2026/1474/oj