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Date: 27-Jun-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 15/2024 of 2 February 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1555]

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What it means

  • The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 15/2024 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several Commission Implementing Regulations and Decisions related to biocidal products. These updates concern the approval, non-approval, and postponement of expiry dates for various active substances used in biocidal products.

Key Changes

  • Incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2089, approving a reaction mass of specific ammonium propionates as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-types 2 and 4.
  • Incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2100, postponing the expiry date of the approval of copper (II) oxide for use in biocidal products of product-type 8.
  • Incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2101, postponing the expiry date of the approval of sulfuryl fluoride for use in biocidal products of product-types 8 and 18.
  • Incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2377, not approving silver copper zeolite as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 4.
  • Incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2378, postponing the expiry date of the approval of alphachloralose for use in biocidal products of product-type 14.
  • Incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2380, postponing the expiry date of the approval of basic copper carbonate for use in biocidal products of product-type 8.
  • Incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2386, postponing the expiry date of the approval of copper hydroxide for use in biocidal products of product-type 8.
  • These changes are made in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products.

Impact Analysis

Manufacturers and Suppliers of Biocidal Products

  • Action Item: Review product formulations and adjust as necessary to comply with the updated regulations. Ensure continued compliance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.

Regulatory Agencies

  • Action Item: Update regulatory databases and communicate the changes to relevant stakeholders. Ensure enforcement policies align with the updated regulations.

Consumers

  • Action Item: No direct action needed, but awareness of the regulatory changes can help consumers make informed choices.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. European Parliament and Council: Legislative bodies responsible for Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 concerning biocidal products. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2089: Regulation approving reaction mass of N,N-didecyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate and N,N-didecyl-N-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate and N,N-didecyl-N-(2-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate as an active substance. Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2100: Decision postponing the expiry date of the approval of copper (II) oxide. Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2101: Decision postponing the expiry date of the approval of sulfuryl fluoride. Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2377: Decision not approving silver copper zeolite. Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2378: Decision postponing the expiry date of the approval of alphachloralose. Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2380: Decision postponing the expiry date of the approval of basic copper carbonate. Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2386: Decision postponing the expiry date of the approval of copper hydroxide. Regulation (EU) No 528/2012: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/1555 27.6.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 15/2024 of 2 February 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1555] 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) 2023/2089 of 28 September 2023 approving reaction mass of N,N- didecyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate and N,N-didecyl-N-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)-N- methylammonium propionate and N,N-didecyl-N-(2-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-types 2 and 4 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2100 of 28 September 2023 postponing the expiry date of the approval of copper (II) oxide for use in biocidal products of product-type 8 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council(2)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (3) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2101 of 28 September 2023 postponing the expiry date of the approval of sulfuryl fluoride for use in biocidal products of product-types 8 and 18 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council(3)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (4) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2377 of 28 September 2023not approving silver copper zeolite as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 4 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council(4)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (5) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2378 of 28 September 2023 postponing the expiry date of the approval of alphachloralose for use in biocidal products of product-type 14 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council(5)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (6) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2380 of 28 September 2023 postponing the expiry date of the approval of basic copper carbonate for use in biocidal products of product-type 8 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council(6)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (7) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2386 of 29 September 2023 postponing the expiry date of the approval of copper hydroxide for use in biocidal products of product-type 8 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council(7)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (8) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, (1) OJ L 241, 29.9.2023, p. 102. (2) OJ L 241, 29.9.2023, p. 145. (3) OJ L 241, 29.9.2023, p. 147. (4) OJ L, 2023/2377, 3.10.2023. (5) OJ L, 2023/2378, 3.10.2023. (6) OJ L, 2023/2380, 2.10.2023. (7) OJ L, 2023/2386, 2.10.2023. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1555/oj 1/3EN OJ L, 27.6.2024 HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following points are inserted after point 12zzzzzzzzzn (Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/471) of Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement: ‘12zzzzzzzzzo. 32023 R 2089: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2089 of 28 September 2023approving reaction mass of N,N-didecyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate and N,N-didecyl-N- (2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate and N,N-didecyl-N-(2-(2-(2-hydroxyethoxy) ethoxy)ethyl)-N-methylammonium propionate as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-types 2 and 4 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 241, 29.9.2023, p. 102). 12zzzzzzzzzp. 32023 D 2100: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2100 of 28 September 2023postponing the expiry date of the approval of copper (II) oxide for use in biocidal products of product-type 8 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 241, 29.9.2023, p. 145). 12zzzzzzzzzq. 32023 D 2101: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2101 of 28 September 2023postponing the expiry date of the approval of sulfuryl fluoride for use in biocidal products of product-types 8 and 18 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 241, 29.9.2023, p. 147). 12zzzzzzzzzr. 32023 D 2377: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2377 of 28 September 2023 not approving silver copper zeolite as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-type 4 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L, 2023/2377, 3.10.2023). 12zzzzzzzzzs. 32023 D 2378: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2378 of 28 September 2023postponing the expiry date of the approval of alphachloralose for use in biocidal products of product-type 14 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L, 2023/2378, 3.10.2023). 12zzzzzzzzzt. 32023 D 2380: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2380 of 28 September 2023postponing the expiry date of the approval of basic copper carbonate for use in biocidal products of product-type 8 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L, 2023/ 2380, 2.10.2023). 12zzzzzzzzzu. 32023 D 2386: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2386 of 29 September 2023postponing the expiry date of the approval of copper hydroxide for use in biocidal products of product-type 8 in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L, 2023/2386, 2.10.2023).’ Article 2 The texts of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2089 and Implementing Decisions (EU) 2023/2100, (EU) 2023/2101, (EU) 2023/2377, (EU) 2023/2378, (EU) 2023/2380 and (EU) 2023/2386 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 3 February 2024, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made(*). (*) No constitutional requirements indicated. 2/3 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1555/ojEN OJ L, 27.6.2024 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, 2 February 2024. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Nicolas VON LINGEN ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1555/oj 3/3

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