Date: 2022-09-22Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 129/2022 of 29 April 2022 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2022/1573]
Executive Summary:
EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 129/2022 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2021/1449 and 2021/1451. These regulations concern the extension of approval periods for certain active substances and the non-approval of dimethyl sulphide, respectively. The decision entered into force on April 30, 2022.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment to Annex II:** Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement is amended.
* Point 13a (Commission Implementing Regulation EU No 540/2011) is updated to include:
* 32021 R 1449: Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2021/1449 of 3 September 2021 (OJ L 313, 6.9.2021, p. 20).
* Point 13zzzzzzzzzzze (Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2021/1455) is updated to include:
* 13zzzzzzzzzzzzf. 32021 R 1451: Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2021/1451 of 3 September 2021 concerning the non-approval of dimethyl sulphide (OJ L 313, 6.9.2021, p. 28).
* **Authentic Texts:** The Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulations (EU) 2021/1449 and (EU) 2021/1451 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, following notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.
* **Publication:** The Decision will be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.
Impact Analysis:
EEA Member States:
* Impact: Must align national regulations with the updated Annex II of the EEA Agreement, incorporating the changes related to the listed active substances and dimethyl sulphide.
* Action Required: Ensure national authorities and relevant stakeholders are informed of the changes.
European Commission:
* Impact: Responsible for the publication of the decision and ensuring its correct application within the EEA.
* Action Required: Monitor implementation and address any questions or issues arising from the amendments.
Plant Protection Product Manufacturers and Distributors:
* Impact: Need to be aware of the updated approval periods for active substances and the non-approval of dimethyl sulphide to ensure compliance.
* Action Required: Adjust product formulations, marketing, and sales strategies to reflect the changes in permitted substances.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement.
EEA Agreement: Agreement on the European Economic Area.
Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2021/1449: A regulation amending Implementing Regulation EU No 540/2011 regarding the extension of approval periods for certain active substances.
Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2021/1451: A regulation concerning the non-approval of dimethyl sulphide as a basic substance.
Regulation EC No 1107/2009: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market.
Annex II to the EEA Agreement: Annex to the EEA Agreement pertaining to Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification.
Brussels: Location where the decision was made.
Nicolas VON LINGEN: The President of the EEA Joint Committee.
22.9.2022 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 246/77
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 129/2022
of 29 April 2022
amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement
[2022/1573]
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) 2021/1449 of 3 September 2021amending Implementing Regulation
(EU) No 540/2011 as regards the extension of the approval periods of the active substances 2-phenylphenol
(including its salts such as the sodium salt), 8-hydroxyquinoline, amidosulfuron, bifenox, chlormequat,
chlorotoluron, clofentezine, clomazone, cypermethrin, daminozide, deltamethrin, dicamba, difenoconazole,
diflufenican, dimethachlor, etofenprox, fenoxaprop-P, fenpropidin, fludioxonil, flufenacet, fosthiazate, indoxacarb,
lenacil, MCPA, MCPB, nicosulfuron, paraffin oils, paraffin oil, penconazole, picloram, propaquizafop, prosulfocarb,
quizalofop-P-ethyl, quizalofop-P-tefuryl, sulphur, tetraconazole, tri-allate, triflusulfuron and tritosulfuron(1)is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1451 of 3 September 2021 concerning the non-approval of
dimethyl sulphide as a basic substance in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European
Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market(2) is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(3) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows:
(1) the following indent is added in point 13a (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011):
‘— 32021 R 1449: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1449 of 3 September 2021 (OJ L 313,
6.9.2021, p. 20).’;
(2) the following point is inserted after point 13zzzzzzzzzzzze (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1455):
‘13zzzzzzzzzzzzf. 32021 R 1451: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1451 of 3 September 2021
concerning the non-approval of dimethyl sulphide as a basic substance in accordance with
Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the
placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 313, 6.9.2021, p. 28).’.
Article 2
The texts of Implementing Regulations (EU) 2021/1449 and (EU) 2021/1451 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 313, 6.9.2021, p. 20.
(2) OJ L 313, 6.9.2021, p. 28.L 246/78 EN Official Journal of the European Union 22.9.2022
Article 3
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 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, 29 April 2022.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Nicolas VON LINGEN
(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.