Date: 2025-10-02Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 122/2025 of 13 June 2025 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1858]
**Executive Summary**
This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 122/2025, dated 13 June 2025, amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement. The decision incorporates several Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) concerning feed additives into the EEA Agreement and repeals some existing regulations. The decision enters into force on 14 June 2025, provided all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Incorporation of New Regulations:**
* A series of Commission Implementing Regulations (EU), all issued in January and February 2025, are incorporated into the EEA Agreement. These regulations concern the authorisation, renewal, and correction of various feed additives for different animal species.
* The feed additives include preparations of 6-phytase, L-isoleucine, Enterococcus lactis, Levilactobacillus brevis, omicha tincture, ginseng tincture, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, microcrystalline cellulose, Pediococcus pentosaceus, L-threonine, muramidase, Limosilactobacillus fermentum, Saccharomyces cerevisiae DBVPG 48 SF, L-tryptophan and endo-1,4-beta-xylanase.
* **Amendment of Existing Regulations:**
* Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/53 is amended regarding the maximum content of nonanoic acid in complete feedingstuff.
* Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/901 is corrected to correct the chemical formula of riboflavin 5'-phosphate monosodium salt.
* Regulation (EC) No 316/2003 is amended concerning the authorisation of a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 as a feed additive for cattle for fattening.
* **Repeal of Existing Regulations:**
* A series of Commission Implementing Regulations are repealed, as they are superseded by the new regulations being incorporated. These include Regulations (EU) No 797/2013, No 838/2012, No 84/2014, Regulation (EC) No 1087/2009, and Regulation (EU) No 389/2011.
* **Liechtenstein Exemption:**
* The Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein as long as the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products is extended to Liechtenstein.
**Impact Analysis**
**EEA Member States**
* **Impact:** The EEA Member States are required to incorporate the listed Commission Implementing Regulations into their national legislation, ensuring harmonized regulations on veterinary and phytosanitary matters within the EEA.
* **Action Required:** Update national legislation to reflect the newly incorporated and amended regulations, as well as the repealed regulations.
**Feed Additive Manufacturers and Suppliers**
* **Impact:** Authorisations for certain feed additives are renewed or amended, affecting the conditions under which these products can be marketed and used within the EEA.
* **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with the new regulations, specifically regarding the composition, labeling, and permitted uses of their feed additive products.
**Farmers and Animal Feed Producers**
* **Impact:** Changes in the permitted feed additives may affect the composition and nutritional value of animal feed.
* **Action Required:** Adjust feed formulations and practices to comply with the new regulations, ensuring animal health and product quality.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area, which this Decision amends.
Annex I: Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement, which is amended to incorporate new regulations concerning feed additives.
EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2025/1858 2.10.2025
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEENo 122/2025
of 13 June 2025
amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025/1858]
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) 2025/142 of 29 January 2025 concerning the authorisation of a
preparation of 6-phytase produced with Trichoderma reesei CBS 126897 as a feed additive for fin fish (holder of
authorisation: AB Enzymes Finland Oy)(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/143 of 29 January 2025 concerning the authorisation of
L-isoleucine produced with Corynebacterium glutamicumCGMCC 20437 as a feed additive for all animal species(2)is
to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(3) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/148 of 29 January 2025 concerning the renewal of the
authorisation of a preparation of Enterococcus lactis NCIMB 11181 as a feed additive for calves for rearing and for
fattening and weaned piglets (holder of authorisation: Chr. Hansen A/S) and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU)
No 797/2013(3)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(4) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/151 of 29 January 2025 concerning the renewal of the
authorisation of a preparation of Levilactobacillus brevis DSM 21982 as a feed additive for all animal species and
repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) No 838/2012(4)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(5) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/152 of 29 January 2025 concerning the authorisation of omicha
tincture from Schisandra chinensis(Turcz.) Baill. and ginseng tincture from Panax ginsengC.A.Mey. as feed additives for
certain animal species(5)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(6) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/154 of 29 January 2025 concerning the authorisation of a
preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiaeDSM 34246 as a feed additive for dogs and cats (holder of authorisation: ACEL
pharma s.r.l.)(6)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(7) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/157 of 29 January 2025 concerning the authorisation of
microcrystalline cellulose, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose as feed additives for all animal species(7) is to be incorporated into the EEA
Agreement.
(8) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/159 of 29 January 2025 concerning the renewal of the
authorisation of a preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus DSM 14021 as a feed additive for all animal species and
repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) No 84/2014(8)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(1) OJ L, 2025/142, 30.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/142/oj.
(2) OJ L, 2025/143, 30.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/143/oj.
(3) OJ L, 2025/148, 30.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/148/oj.
(4) OJ L, 2025/151, 30.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/151/oj.
(5) OJ L, 2025/152, 30.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/152/oj.
(6) OJ L, 2025/154, 30.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/154/oj.
(7) OJ L, 2025/157, 30.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/157/oj.
(8) OJ L, 2025/159, 30.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/159/oj.
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025/1858/oj 1/5EN
OJ L, 2.10.2025
(9) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/160 of 29 January 2025 concerning the authorisation of
L-threonine produced with Escherichia coli CGMCC 7.455 as a feed additive for all animal species(9) is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(10) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/161 of 29 January 2025 concerning the authorisation of a
preparation of muramidase produced with Trichoderma reeseiDSM 32338 as a feed additive for laying hens (holder of
authorisation: DSM Nutritional Products Ltd, represented by DSM Nutritional Products Sp. z o.o.)(10) is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(11) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/168 of 30 January 2025 concerning the renewal of the
authorisation of a preparation of Limosilactobacillus fermentumNCIMB 30169 as a feed additive for all animal species
and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 399/2014(11)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(12) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/169 of 30 January 2025 concerning the authorisation of a
preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae DBVPG 48 SF as a feed additive for ruminants other than dairy (holder of
authorisation: Mazzoleni S.p.A.)(12)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(13) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/182 of 31 January 2025 correcting Implementing Regulation
(EU) 2019/901 to correct the chemical formula of riboflavin 5′-phosphate monosodium salt(13) is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(14) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/183 of 31 January 2025 amending Implementing Regulation
(EU) 2017/53 as regards the recommended maximum content of the active substance in complete feedingstuff of a
feed additive consisting of nonanoic acid for certain pig and poultry categories(14)is to be incorporated into the EEA
Agreement.
(15) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/188 of 31 January 2025 concerning the authorisation of
L-tryptophan produced with Escherichia coli CGMCC 7.460 as a feed additive for all animal species(15) is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(16) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/193 of 31 January 2025 concerning the renewal of the
authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced with Trichoderma reesei CBS 143953, subtilisin
produced with Bacillus subtilisCBS 143946 and alpha-amylase produced with Bacillus amyloliquefaciensCBS 143954
as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening, ducks, and laying hens, and the authorisation of
new uses of that preparation as a feed additive for all other poultry species and categories (holder of authorisation:
Genencor International B.V.) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1087/2009 and Implementing Regulation (EU)
No 389/2011(16)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(17) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/314 of 17 February 2025 concerning the renewal of the
authorisation of a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae MUCL 39885 as a feed additive for cattle for fattening
(holder of authorisation: Prosol SPA) and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1059/2013(17) is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(18) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/364 of 21 February 2025 concerning the authorisation of a
preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 as a feed additive for cattle for fattening (holder of
authorisation: S.I. Lesaffre) and amending Regulation (EC) No 316/2003(18) is to be incorporated into the EEA
Agreement.
(9) OJ L, 2025/160, 30.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/160/oj.
(10) OJ L, 2025/161, 30.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/161/oj.
(11) OJ L, 2025/168, 31.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/168/oj.
(12) OJ L, 2025/169, 31.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/169/oj.
(13) OJ L, 2025/182, 3.2.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/182/oj.
(14) OJ L, 2025/183, 3.2.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/183/oj.
(15) OJ L, 2025/188, 3.2.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/188/oj.
(16) OJ L, 2025/193, 3.2.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/193/oj.
(17) OJ L, 2025/314, 18.2.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/314/oj.
(18) OJ L, 2025/364, 24.2.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2025/364/oj.
2/5 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2025/1858/ojEN
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(19) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/148 repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 797/2013(19),
which is incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which is consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement.
(20) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/151 repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 838/2012(20),
which is incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which is consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement.
(21) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/159 repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 84/2014(21), which
is incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which is consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement.
(22) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/193 repeals Commission Regulation (EC) No 1087/2009(22)and Implementing
Regulation (EU) No 389/2011(23), which are incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which are consequently to be
repealed under the EEA Agreement.
(23) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/314 repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1059/2013(24),
which is incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which is consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement.
(24) 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.
(25) 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 indent is added in point 2zzzc (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 399/2014):
‘— 32025 R 0168: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/168 of 30 January 2025 (OJ L, 2025/168,
31.1.2025).’
2. The following indent is added in point 39 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 316/2003):
‘— 32025 R 0364: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/364 of 21 February 2025 (OJ L, 2025/364,
24.2.2025).’
3. The following is added in point 196 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/53):
‘, as amended by:
— 32025 R 0183: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/183 of 31 January 2025 (OJ L, 2025/183,
3.2.2025).’
4. The following is added in point 294 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/901):
‘, as amended by:
— 32025 R 0182: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/182 of 31 January 2025 (OJ L, 2025/182,
3.2.2025).’
(19) OJ L 224, 22.8.2013, p. 6.
(20) OJ L 252, 19.9.2012, p. 9.
(21) OJ L 28, 31.1.2014, p. 30.
(22) OJ L 297, 13.11.2009, p. 4.
(23) OJ L 104, 20.4.2011, p. 7.
(24) OJ L 289, 31.10.2013, p. 30.
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5. The following points are inserted after point 622 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3168):
‘623. 32025 R 0142: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/142 of 29 January 2025 concerning the
authorisation of a preparation of 6-phytase produced with Trichoderma reeseiCBS 126897 as a feed additive
for fin fish (holder of authorisation: AB Enzymes Finland Oy) (OJ L, 2025/142, 30.1.2025).
624. 32025 R 0143: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/143 of 29 January 2025 concerning the
authorisation of L-isoleucine produced with Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 20437 as a feed additive
for all animal species (OJ L, 2025/143, 30.1.2025).
625. 32025 R 0148: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/148 of 29 January 2025 concerning the
renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of Enterococcus lactisNCIMB 11181 as a feed additive for calves
for rearing and for fattening and weaned piglets (holder of authorisation: Chr. Hansen A/S) and repealing
Implementing Regulation (EU) No 797/2013 (OJ L, 2025/148, 30.1.2025).
626. 32025 R 0151: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/151 of 29 January 2025 concerning the
renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of Levilactobacillus brevisDSM 21982 as a feed additive for all
animal species and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) No 838/2012 (OJ L, 2025/151, 30.1.2025).
627. 32025 R 0152: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/152 of 29 January 2025 concerning the
authorisation of omicha tincture from Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. and ginseng tincture from Panax
ginsengC.A.Mey. as feed additives for certain animal species (OJ L, 2025/152, 30.1.2025).
628. 32025 R 0154: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/154 of 29 January 2025 concerning the
authorisation of a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae DSM 34246 as a feed additive for dogs and cats
(holder of authorisation: ACEL pharma s.r.l.) (OJ L, 2025/154, 30.1.2025).
629. 32025 R 0157: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/157 of 29 January 2025 concerning the
authorisation of microcrystalline cellulose, methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose,
hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose as feed additives for all animal species
(OJ L, 2025/157, 30.1.2025).
630. 32025 R 0159: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/159 of 29 January 2025 concerning the
renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceusDSM 14021 as a feed additive for all
animal species and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) No 84/2014 (OJ L, 2025/159, 30.1.2025).
631. 32025 R 0160: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/160 of 29 January 2025 concerning the
authorisation of L-threonine produced with Escherichia coliCGMCC 7.455 as a feed additive for all animal
species (OJ L, 2025/160, 30.1.2025).
632. 32025 R 0161: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/161 of 29 January 2025 concerning the
authorisation of a preparation of muramidase produced with Trichoderma reesei DSM 32338 as a feed
additive for laying hens (holder of authorisation: DSM Nutritional Products Ltd, represented by DSM
Nutritional Products Sp. z o.o.) (OJ L, 2025/161, 30.1.2025).
633. 32025 R 0168: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/168 of 30 January 2025 concerning the
renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of Limosilactobacillus fermentum NCIMB 30169 as a feed
additive for all animal species and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 399/2014 (OJ L, 2025/168,
31.1.2025).
634. 32025 R 0169: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/169 of 30 January 2025 concerning the
authorisation of a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiaeDBVPG 48 SF as a feed additive for ruminants other
than dairy (holder of authorisation: Mazzoleni S.p.A.) (OJ L, 2025/169, 31.1.2025).
635. 32025 R 0188: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/188 of 31 January 2025 concerning the
authorisation of L-tryptophan produced with Escherichia coliCGMCC 7.460 as a feed additive for all animal
species (OJ L, 2025/188, 3.2.2025).
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636. 32025 R 0193: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/193 of 31 January 2025 concerning the
renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced with Trichoderma reesei
CBS 143953, subtilisin produced with Bacillus subtilis CBS 143946 and alpha-amylase produced with
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CBS 143954 as a feed additive for chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening,
ducks, and laying hens, and the authorisation of new uses of that preparation as a feed additive for all other
poultry species and categories (holder of authorisation: Genencor International B.V.) and repealing
Regulation (EC) No 1087/2009 and Implementing Regulation (EU) No 389/2011 (OJ L, 2025/193,
3.2.2025).
637. 32025 R 0314: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/314 of 17 February 2025 concerning the
renewal of the authorisation of a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiaeMUCL 39885 as a feed additive for
cattle for fattening (holder of authorisation: Prosol SPA) and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU)
No 1059/2013 (OJ L, 2025/314, 18.2.2025).
638. 32025 R 0364: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/364 of 21 February 2025 concerning the
authorisation of a preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 as a feed additive for cattle for
fattening (holder of authorisation: S.I. Lesaffre) and amending Regulation (EC) No 316/2003 (OJ L,
2025/364, 24.2.2025).’
6. The texts of points 1zzzzzr (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1087/2009), 2zd (Commission Implementing
Regulation (EU) No 389/2011), 2zzu (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 84/2014), 2zzq (Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1059/2013), 56 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 838/2012)
and 102 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 797/2013) are deleted.
Article 2
The texts of Implementing Regulations (EU) 2025/142, (EU) 2025/143, (EU) 2025/148, (EU) 2025/151, (EU) 2025/152,
(EU) 2025/154, (EU) 2025/157, (EU) 2025/159, (EU) 2025/160, (EU) 2025/161, (EU) 2025/168, (EU) 2025/169,
(EU) 2025/182, (EU) 2025/183, (EU) 2025/188, (EU) 2025/193, (EU) 2025/314 and (EU) 2025/364 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 14 June 2025, 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, 13 June 2025.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Nicolas VON LINGEN
(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.
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