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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 195/2021 of 9 July 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/320]

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What it means

  • The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 195/2021 incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/984 into the EEA Agreement, amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification).

Key Changes

  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/984, which amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466 regarding the period of application of temporary measures, is added to Annex I, Chapter I, Part 1.1, point 11c and Chapter II, point 31r of the EEA Agreement.
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/984 is also added to Annex II, Chapter XII, point 170 of the EEA Agreement.
  • 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.
  • The Decision entered into force on 10 July 2021, provided that all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made.

Impact Analysis

Businesses involved in Veterinary and Phytosanitary Matters, Feedingstuffs and Foodstuffs

  • Action Items: Review and understand the specifics of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/984 and its implications for their operations. Adjust processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the updated regulations. Monitor further updates and amendments to the regulations.

EEA Member States (excluding Liechtenstein under specific conditions)

  • Action Items: Update national laws and regulations to reflect the changes introduced by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/984. Communicate the changes to relevant stakeholders within the country. Ensure adequate resources are available for enforcement of the updated regulations.

European Commission

  • Action Items: Monitor the implementation of the changes by EEA member states. Provide guidance and support to member states as needed. Evaluate the effectiveness of the updated regulations in achieving their intended objectives.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for the management of the EEA Agreement. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/984: Regulation amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466 as regards the period of application of temporary measures. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466: The original regulation being amended by Regulation (EU) 2021/984. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area. Liechtenstein: An EEA member state to which the Decision does not apply under specific conditions. European Community: The predecessor to the European Union. Swiss Confederation: Country that has an agreement with the European Community on trade in agricultural products.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/320 8.2.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 195/2021 of 9 July 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/320] 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) 2021/984 of 17 June 2021 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466 as regards the period of application of temporary measures(1) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) This Decision concerns legislation regarding veterinary matters, feedingstuffs and foodstuffs. Legislation regarding veterinary matters, feedingstuffs and foodstuffs 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 and the introduction to Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement. This Decision is therefore not to apply to Liechtenstein. (3) Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following indent is added in points 11c (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466) in Part 1.1 of Chapter I and 31r (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466) of Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement: ‘- 32021 R 0984: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/984 of 17 June 2021(OJ L 216, 18.6.2021, p. 202).’ Article 2 The following indent is added in point 170 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/466) of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement: ‘- 32021 R 0984: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/984 of 17 June 2021(OJ L 216, 18.6.2021, p. 202).’ Article 3 The text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/984 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 4 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*. (1) OJ L 216, 18.6.2021, p. 202. * No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/320/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 8.2.2024 Article 5 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 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/320/oj

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