Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 185/2025 of 19 September 2025 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2026/32]

**Executive Summary** This document is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee (No 185/2025) amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement. The decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/687 into the EEA Agreement. The Decision enters into force on 20 September 2025, provided all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Amendment to Annex I of the EEA Agreement:** * The Decision amends Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement. * A new indent is added in point 11 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/624 in Part 1.1 of Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement, referencing "32025 R 0687: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/687 of 30 January 2025 (OJ L, 2025/687, 7.4.2025).". * **Incorporation of EU Regulation:** * Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/687 of 30 January 2025, which amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/624 regarding ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement. * **Liechtenstein Exclusion:** * The Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein, as long as the Agreement between the European Community and Switzerland on trade in agricultural products is extended to Liechtenstein. * **Language Authenticity:** * The text of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/687 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages is authentic and will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union. * **Entry into Force:** * The Decision enters into force on 20 September 2025, provided all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made. * **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 (excluding Liechtenstein)** * **Impact:** Must incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/687 into their national legislation regarding veterinary and phytosanitary matters within the EEA Agreement framework. * **Action Required:** Ensure all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement are made. Implement the provisions of the delegated regulation, specifically regarding ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections. **Iceland and Norway** * **Impact:** Must recognise the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/687 as authentic and to apply the new regulation. * **Action Required:** Incorporate the regulation, in the authentic languages, into their national legislation, and prepare for the implementation of the related veterinary and phytosanitary measures. **Liechtenstein** * **Impact:** Not impacted by this Decision as long as their agreement with Switzerland regarding trade in agricultural products is in effect. * **Action Required:** Monitor the status of their agreement with Switzerland.

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