Date: 2022-10-27Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 114/2019 of 8 May 2019 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2022/2012]
Executive Summary:
EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 114/2019 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several Commission Implementing Regulations regarding novel foods. These regulations authorize the placing on the market of specific foods and changes to novel food specifications. The decision will enter into force on June 1, 2019, pending notifications.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendments to Annex II:**
* Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement is amended.
* Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 is updated with four new indents.
* Four new points (154-157) are inserted after point 153, referencing specific Commission Implementing Regulations.
* **Incorporated Regulations:**
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1991 regarding Lonicera caerulea L. berries.
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/108 regarding lipid extract from Antarctic Krill Euphausia superba.
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/109 regarding Schizochytrium sp. oil.
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/110 regarding Allanblackia seed oil.
* **Liechtenstein Exemption:**
* The Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein, contingent on the extension of the Agreement between the European Community and Switzerland on trade in agricultural products to Liechtenstein.
* **Authentic Texts:**
* The Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Implementing Regulations are authentic.
* **Entry into Force:**
* The Decision enters into force on 1 June 2019, subject to Article 103(1) notifications of the EEA Agreement.
* **Publication:**
* The Decision will be published in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.
Impact Analysis:
European Economic Area (EEA) Member States (excluding Liechtenstein):
* Impact: Must incorporate the new regulations regarding novel foods into their national laws.
* Action Required: Update national regulations to reflect the changes in Annex II of the EEA Agreement and ensure compliance with the incorporated Commission Implementing Regulations.
European Commission:
* Impact: Responsible for ensuring the correct implementation and application of the incorporated regulations within the EEA.
* Action Required: Monitor the implementation of the decision by EEA member states and address any issues that may arise.
Iceland and Norway:
* Impact: The texts of the listed regulations in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be considered authentic.
* Action Required: Ensure that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Implementing Regulations are properly implemented and enforced.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for adopting decisions related to the EEA Agreement.
EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area, which extends the EU's single market to Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2018/1991: A regulation authorizing the placing on the market of berries of Lonicera caerulea L. as a traditional food from a third country.
Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2019/108: A regulation authorising the change of specifications of the novel food ingredient lipid extract from Antarctic Krill Euphausia superba.
Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2019/109: A regulation authorising an extension of use of Schizochytrium sp. oil as a novel food.
Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2019/110: A regulation authorising an extension of use of Allanblackia seed oil as a novel food.
Regulation EU 2015/2283: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods.
Liechtenstein: A country to which legislation regarding foodstuffs shall not apply as long as the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products is extended to Liechtenstein.
27.10.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 279/11
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 114/2019
of 8 May 2019
amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
[2022/2012]
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) 2018/1991 of 13 December 2018 authorising the placing on the
market of berries of Lonicera caerulea L. as a traditional food from a third country under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283
of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU)
2017/2470(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/108 of 24 January 2019authorising the change of specifications
of the novel food ingredient lipid extract from Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba) under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283
of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU)
2017/2470(2)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(3) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/109 of 24 January 2019 authorising an extension of use of
Schizochytrium sp. oil as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the
Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470(3) is to be incorporated into the
EEA Agreement.
(4) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/110 of 24 January 2019 authorising an extension of use of
Allanblackia seed oil as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the
Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470(4) is to be incorporated into the
EEA Agreement.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 indents are added in point 124b (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470):
‘— 32018 R 1991: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1991 of 13 December 2018 (OJ L 320,
17.12.2018, p. 22),
— 32019 R 0108: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/108 of 24 January 2019(OJ L 23, 25.1.2019,
p. 4),
(1) OJ L 320, 17.12.2018, p. 22.
(2) OJ L 23, 25.1.2019, p. 4.
(3) OJ L 23, 25.1.2019, p. 7.
(4) OJ L 23, 25.1.2019, p. 11.L 279/12 EN Official Journal of the European Union 27.10.2022
— 32019 R 0109: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/109 of 24 January 2019(OJ L 23, 25.1.2019,
p. 7),
— 32019 R 0110: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/110 of 24 January 2019(OJ L 23, 25.1.2019,
p. 11).’
2. The following points are inserted after point 153 (Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/1556):
‘154. 32018 R 1991: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1991 of 13 December 2018authorising the
placing on the market of berries of Lonicera caerulea L. as a traditional food from a third country under
Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (OJ L 320, 17.12.2018, p. 22).
155. 32019 R 0108: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/108 of 24 January 2019 authorising the
change of specifications of the novel food ingredient lipid extract from Antarctic Krill (Euphausia superba) under
Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (OJ L 23, 25.1.2019, p. 4).
156. 32019 R 0109: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/109 of 24 January 2019 authorising an
extension of use of Schizochytrium sp. oil as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European
Parliament and of the Council, and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (OJ L 23,
25.1.2019, p. 7).
157. 32019 R 0110: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/110 of 24 January 2019 authorising an
extension of use of Allanblackia seed oil as a novel food under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European
Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (OJ L 23,
25.1.2019, p. 11).’
Article 2
The texts of Implementing Regulations (EU) 2018/1991, (EU) 2019/108, (EU) 2019/109 and (EU) 2019/110 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 1 June 2019, 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, 8 May 2019.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Claude MAERTEN
(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.