Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 193/2025 of 19 September 2025 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2026/8]

**Executive Summary** This document is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee, specifically No 193/2025, dated 19 September 2025. It amends Annex II of the EEA Agreement concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The decision primarily incorporates and repeals regulations related to marine equipment standards, with an effective date of 20 September 2025. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Amendment to Annex II:** * Point 3 of Chapter XXXII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement is amended to replace the previous reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1975 with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1533. * **Regulation Incorporation and Repeal:** * Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1533 of 23 July 2025, which lays down rules for Directive 2014/90/EU regarding marine equipment design, construction, performance requirements, and testing standards, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement. * Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1975 is repealed under the EEA Agreement. * **Authentic Texts:** * The text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1533 in Icelandic and Norwegian will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and shall be authentic. * **Entry into Force:** * The Decision enters into force on 20 September 2025, contingent upon all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being made. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: European Economic Area (EEA)** * **Impact:** The EEA is impacted through the alignment of its technical regulations for marine equipment with the updated standards set forth in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1533. This ensures consistency in the design, construction, and performance requirements of marine equipment within the EEA. * **Action Required:** Ensure the incorporation of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1533 into national laws and regulations, as well as the repeal of superseded regulations. **Stakeholder: Marine Equipment Manufacturers/Suppliers** * **Impact:** These entities must comply with the new design, construction, performance, and testing standards outlined in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1533 to ensure their products can be legally sold and operated within the EEA. * **Action Required:** Review and adapt their products and testing procedures to meet the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1533. **Stakeholder: Regulatory Bodies/Authorities** * **Impact:** Regulatory bodies responsible for overseeing marine equipment standards must update their procedures and enforcement mechanisms to reflect the changes introduced by the new regulation. * **Action Required:** Implement and enforce the requirements of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1533. Ensure that relevant documentation and guidelines are updated to reflect these changes.

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