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Date: 8-Feb-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 191/2021 of 9 July 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2024/322]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 191/2021 amends Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement. This decision incorporates several Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) related to feed additives into the EEA Agreement and repeals some older regulations.
  • The incorporated regulations concern the authorization, renewal of authorization, and amendment of authorization for various feed additives used for different animal species.

Key Changes

  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2116 regarding L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate produced by Escherichia coli ATCC 9637 as a feed additive for salmonids and other finfish is incorporated, repealing Regulation (EC) No 244/2007.
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2117 regarding selenomethionine produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3399 (selenised yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3399) as a feed additive for all animal species is incorporated, repealing Regulation (EC) No 900/2009.
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2118 regarding Pediococcus pentosaceus DSM 16244 as a feed additive for all animal species is incorporated, repealing Regulation (EU) No 514/2010.
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2119 regarding citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin as a feed additive for all porcine species (weaned), chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, all minor avian species for fattening and all minor avian species reared for laying is incorporated, repealing Regulations (EU) No 1117/2010 and (EU) No 849/2012.
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2120 amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1964 regarding the authorisation of montmorillonite-illite as feed additive for all animal species.
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2121 regarding 6-phytase produced by Komagataella phaffii DSM 32854 as a feed additive for all poultry species, ornamental birds, piglets, pigs for fattening, sows and minor porcine species for fattening or reproduction is incorporated.
  • Commission Regulation (EC) No 244/2007, Commission Regulation (EC) No 900/2009, Commission Regulation (EU) No 514/2010, Commission Regulation (EU) No 1117/2010 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 849/2012 are repealed.
  • 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

Feed Additive Manufacturers/Suppliers

  • Action Item: Review product formulations and labeling to ensure compliance with the new regulations. Update documentation and certifications as needed.

Animal Feed Producers

  • Action Item: Update feed formulations and sourcing practices to align with the new regulations. Communicate changes to customers.

Farmers and Animal Husbandry

  • Action Item: Stay informed about changes in feed composition and any potential impacts on animal health and production. Consult with veterinarians and feed specialists as needed.

Regulatory Agencies (EEA)

  • Action Item: Update regulatory frameworks and enforcement procedures to reflect the new regulations. Conduct inspections to ensure compliance.

Liechtenstein

  • Action Item: Monitor the application of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products to Liechtenstein. If the agreement is not extended, this decision will apply to Liechtenstein.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The governing body responsible for decisions related to the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2116: Regulation concerning the renewal of the authorisation of L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate produced by Escherichia coli ATCC 9637 as a feed additive for salmonids and its extension of use to other finfish, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 244/2007. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2117: Regulation concerning the renewal of the authorisation of selenomethionine produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3399 with the new name ‘selenised yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3399’ as a feed additive for all animal species, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 900/2009. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2118: Regulation concerning the renewal of the authorisation of Pediococcus pentosaceus DSM 16244 as a feed additive for all animal species and repealing Regulation (EU) No 514/2010. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2119: Regulation concerning the renewal of the authorisation of the preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin as a feed additive for all porcine species (weaned), chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, all minor avian species for fattening and all minor avian species reared for laying and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1117/2010 and (EU) No 849/2012. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2120: Regulation amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1964 as regards the authorisation of a preparation of montmorillonite-illite as feed additive for all animal species. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2121: Regulation concerning the authorisation of a preparation of 6-phytase produced by Komagataella phaffii DSM 32854 as a feed additive for all poultry species, ornamental birds, piglets, pigs for fattening, sows and minor porcine species for fattening or reproduction. Regulation (EC) No 244/2007: Regulation being repealed by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2116. Regulation (EC) No 900/2009: Regulation being repealed by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2117. Regulation (EU) No 514/2010: Regulation being repealed by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2118. Regulation (EU) No 1117/2010: Regulation being repealed by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2119. Regulation (EU) No 849/2012: Regulation being repealed by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2119. Vetagro SpA: Holder of authorisation for the preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin as a feed additive. Huvepharma EOOD: Holder of authorisation for the preparation of 6-phytase produced by Komagataella phaffii DSM 32854 as a feed additive. Liechtenstein: Country to which this Decision does not apply under certain conditions.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/322 8.2.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 191/2021 of 9 July 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2024/322] 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) 2020/2116 of 16 December 2020 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate produced by Escherichia coli ATCC 9637 as a feed additive for salmonids and its extension of use to other finfish, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 244/2007(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2117 of 16 December 2020 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of selenomethionine produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3399 with the new name ‘selenised yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3399’ as a feed additive for all animal species, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 900/2009(2)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (3) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2118 of 16 December 2020 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of Pediococcus pentosaceus DSM 16244 as a feed additive for all animal species and repealing Regulation (EU) No 514/2010(3)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (4) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2119 of 16 December 2020 concerning the renewal of the authorisation of the preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin as a feed additive for all porcine species (weaned), chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, all minor avian species for fattening and all minor avian species reared for laying and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1117/2010 and (EU) No 849/2012 (holder of authorisation Vetagro SpA)(4)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (5) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2120 of 16 December 2020amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1964 as regards the authorisation of a preparation of montmorillonite-illite as feed additive for all animal species(5)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (6) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2121 of 16 December 2020 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of 6-phytase produced by Komagataella phaffii DSM 32854 as a feed additive for all poultry species, ornamental birds, piglets, pigs for fattening, sows and minor porcine species for fattening or reproduction (holder of authorisation: Huvepharma EOOD)(6)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (7) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2116 repeals Commission Regulation (EC) No 244/2007(7) which is incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which is consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement. (8) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2117 repeals Commission Regulation (EC) No 900/2009(8) which is incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which is consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement. (1) OJ L 426, 17.12.2020, p. 7. (2) OJ L 426, 17.12.2020, p. 11. (3) OJ L 426, 17.12.2020, p. 15. (4) OJ L 426, 17.12.2020, p. 18. (5) OJ L 426, 17.12.2020, p. 22. (6) OJ L 426, 17.12.2020, p. 28. (7) OJ L 73, 13.3.2007, p. 6. (8) OJ L 256, 29.9.2009, p. 12. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/322/oj 1/3EN OJ L, 8.2.2024 (9) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2118 repeals Commission Regulation (EU) No 514/2010(9) which is incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which is consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement. (10) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2119 repeals Commission Regulation (EU) No 1117/2010(10) and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 849/2012(11)which are incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which are consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement. (11) 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. (12) 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 shall be amended as follows: 1. The following is added in point 177 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1964): ‘, as amended by: — 32020 R 2120: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2120 of 16 December 2020 (OJ L 426, 17.12.2020, p. 22).’ 2. The following points are inserted after point 386 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1800): ‘387. 32020 R 2116: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2116 of 16 December 2020concerning the renewal of the authorisation of L-histidine monohydrochloride monohydrate produced by Escherichia coli ATCC 9637 as a feed additive for salmonids and its extension of use to other finfish, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 244/2007 (OJ L 426, 17.12.2020, p. 7). 388. 32020 R 2117: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2117 of 16 December 2020concerning the renewal of the authorisation of selenomethionine produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3399 with the new name ‘selenised yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3399’ as a feed additive for all animal species, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 900/2009 (OJ L 426, 17.12.2020, p. 11). 389. 32020 R 2118: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2118 of 16 December 2020concerning the renewal of the authorisation of Pediococcus pentosaceus DSM 16244 as a feed additive for all animal species and repealing Regulation (EU) No 514/2010 (OJ L 426, 17.12.2020, p. 15). 390. 32020 R 2119: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2119 of 16 December 2020concerning the renewal of the authorisation of the preparation of citric acid, sorbic acid, thymol and vanillin as a feed additive for all porcine species (weaned), chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying, all minor avian species for fattening and all minor avian species reared for laying and repealing Regulations (EU) No 1117/2010 and (EU) No 849/2012 (holder of authorisation Vetagro SpA) (OJ L 426, 17.12.2020, p. 18). 391. 32020 R 2121: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2121 of 16 December 2020concerning the authorisation of a preparation of 6-phytase produced by Komagataella phaffii DSM 32854 as a feed additive for all poultry species, ornamental birds, piglets, pigs for fattening, sows and minor porcine species for fattening or reproduction (holder of authorisation: Huvepharma EOOD) (OJ L 426, 17.12.2020, p. 28).’ (9) OJ L 150, 16.6.2010, p. 42. (10) OJ L 317, 3.12.2010. p. 3. (11) OJ L 253, 20.9.2012, p. 8. 2/3 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/322/ojEN OJ L, 8.2.2024 3. The texts of points 1zzzo (Commission Regulation (EC) No 244/2007), 1zzzzzl (Commission Regulation (EC) No 900/2009), 2f (Commission Regulation (EU) No 514/2010), 2p (Commission Regulation (EU) No 1117/2010) and 65 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 849/2012) are deleted. Article 2 The texts of Implementing Regulations (EU) 2020/2116, (EU) 2020/2117, (EU) 2020/2118, (EU) 2020/2119, (EU) 2020/2120 and (EU) 2020/2121 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 10 July 2021, 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, 9 July 2021. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Rolf EINAR FIFE * No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/322/oj 3/3

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