Date: 2026-07-23Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 118/2026 of 30 April 2026 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2026/1495]
**Executive Summary**
This Decision amends Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) of the EEA Agreement to incorporate four European Commission Implementing Regulations concerning the authorization and withdrawal of specific feed additives. Adopted on 30 April 2026, the Decision is set to enter into force on 1 May 2026, provided all necessary notifications are made. The provisions apply across the EEA, with the specific exception of Liechtenstein regarding feedingstuffs legislation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**New Feed Additive Authorizations**
* **L-lysine:** Authorizes L-lysine sulphate and L-lysine monohydrochloride produced with *Corynebacterium glutamicum* CGMCC 7.453 for all animal species.
* **L-valine:** Authorizes L-valine produced with *Corynebacterium glutamicum* KCCM 80365 for all animal species.
* **Microbial Preparations:** Authorizes a preparation of *Bacillus subtilis* (DSM 32324 and DSM 32325) and *Bacillus amyloliquefaciens* (DSM 25840) for all poultry species intended for laying or breeding.
**Market Withdrawals and Regulatory Amendments**
* **Withdrawals:** Formally withdraws certain feed additives from the market under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2575.
* **Amendments:** Modifies Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1762 regarding the terms of authorization for specific *Bacillus* preparations for poultry intended for fattening, laying, or breeding.
**Scope and Administrative Provisions**
* **Territorial Exclusion:** The Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein as long as the agricultural trade agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation covers that territory.
* **Language Authenticity:** Provisions are made for the publication of authentic Icelandic and Norwegian versions of the regulations in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union.
**Impact Analysis**
**Feed Additive Manufacturers and Holders of Authorization**
**Impact**
Manufacturers (specifically Chr. Hansen A/S for certain microbial preparations) gain or maintain legal authorization to market specific amino acids and microbial additives within the EEA. Conversely, some additives are subject to market withdrawal.
**Action Required**
Holders must ensure their products comply with the technical specifications of the new authorizations and cease the sale of additives withdrawn by Regulation (EU) 2025/2575.
**EEA Member States (Iceland and Norway)**
**Impact**
These states are required to incorporate the specified EU regulations into their national veterinary and phytosanitary frameworks.
**Action Required**
Member States must provide notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement to ensure the Decision enters into force by the 1 May 2026 deadline.
**Poultry Industry and Animal Feed Producers**
**Impact**
Producers gain access to newly authorized feed additives for poultry breeding and laying, as well as general animal species.
**Action Required**
Feed producers must update their formulations and procurement processes to reflect the newly authorized substances and the withdrawal of obsolete additives.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Agreement: The framework treaty establishing the European Economic Area, which this decision amends to incorporate European Union veterinary and phytosanitary legislation.
Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement: The specific legislative schedule defining the veterinary and phytosanitary standards and regulations applicable within the European Economic Area.
EEA Joint Committee: The primary regulatory body responsible for the administration of the EEA Agreement and the adoption of decisions to update its legislative annexes.
Liechtenstein: The specific member territory to which the feedingstuffs regulations incorporated by this decision do not apply due to its separate agricultural trade agreements.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2026/1495 23.7.2026
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEENo 118/2026
of 30 April 2026
amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2026/1495]
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) 2025/2566 of 18 December 2025 concerning the authorisation of
L-lysine sulphate and L-lysine monohydrochloride produced with Corynebacterium glutamicumCGMCC 7.453 as feed
additives for all animal species(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2575 of 18 December 2025 withdrawing from the market certain
feed additives(2)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(3) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2576 of 18 December 2025 concerning the authorisation of a
preparation of Bacillus subtilisDSM 32324, Bacillus subtilisDSM 32325 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciensDSM 25840 as a
feed additive for all poultry species for laying or for breeding (holder of authorisation: Chr. Hansen A/S) and
amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1762 as regards the terms of the authorisation of a preparation of
Bacillus subtilisDSM 32324, Bacillus subtilisDSM 32325 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciensDSM 25840 as a feed additive
for all poultry species for fattening or reared for laying or reared for breeding(3)is to be incorporated into the EEA
Agreement.
(4) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2590 of 18 December 2025 concerning the authorisation of
L-valine produced with Corynebacterium glutamicumKCCM 80365 as a feed additive for all animal species(4)is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(5) This Decision concerns legislation regarding feedingstuffs. Legislation regarding feedingstuffs 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 to the EEA Agreement. This Decision is therefore not to apply to Liechtenstein.
(6) Annex I to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement is amended as follows:
1. The following is added in point 379 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1762):
‘, as amended by:
— 32025 R 2576: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2576 of 18 December 2025 (OJ L,
2025/2576, 19.12.2025).’
(1) OJ L, 2025/2566, 19.12.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/2566/oj.
(2) OJ L, 2025/2575, 19.12.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/2575/oj.
(3) OJ L, 2025/2576, 19.12.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/2576/oj.
(4) OJ L, 2025/2590, 19.12.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/2590/oj.
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2026/1495/oj 1/2EN
OJ L, 23.7.2026
2. The following points are inserted after point 707 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/103):
‘708. 32025 R 2566:Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2566 of 18 December 2025 concerning
the authorisation of L-lysine sulphate and L-lysine monohydrochloride produced with Corynebacterium
glutamicum CGMCC 7.453 as feed additives for all animal species (OJ L, 2025/2566, 19.12.2025).
709. 32025 R 2575: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2575 of 18 December 2025
withdrawing from the market certain feed additives (OJ L, 2025/2575, 19.12.2025).
710. 32025 R 2576: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2576 of 18 December 2025 concerning
the authorisation of a preparation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 32324, Bacillus subtilis DSM 32325 and Bacillus
amyloliquefaciensDSM 25840 as a feed additive for all poultry species for laying or for breeding (holder of
authorisation: Chr. Hansen A/S) and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1762 as regards the
terms of the authorisation of a preparation of Bacillus subtilisDSM 32324, Bacillus subtilisDSM 32325 and
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens DSM 25840 as a feed additive for all poultry species for fattening or reared for
laying or reared for breeding (OJ L, 2025/2576, 19.12.2025).
711. 32025 R 2590: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2590 of 18 December 2025 concerning
the authorisation of L-valine produced with Corynebacterium glutamicumKCCM 80365 as a feed additive for
all animal species (OJ L, 2025/2590, 19.12.2025).’
Article 2
The texts of Implementing Regulations (EU) 2025/2566, (EU) 2025/2575, (EU) 2025/2576 and (EU) 2025/2590 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 May 2026, 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, 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/2026/1495/oj