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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 196/2021 of 9 July 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/300]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 196/2021 incorporates Commission Regulations (EU) 2020/1565 and (EU) 2020/1566 into the EEA Agreement, amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification).

Key Changes

  • Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1565 amends Annexes II, III and IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels (MRLs) for various substances in or on certain products.
  • Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1566 amends Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels (MRLs) for specific substances in or on certain products.
  • The decision adds specific indents related to Regulations (EU) 2020/1565 and (EU) 2020/1566 to point 40 of Chapter II of Annex I and point 54zzy of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement.
  • This Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to its agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.

Impact Analysis

Stakeholders: Food Producers/Manufacturers

  • Action Item: Update testing protocols to accurately measure residue levels of relevant substances.

Stakeholders: EEA Member States

  • Action Item: Communicate the changes to relevant stakeholders within the country.

Stakeholders: Consumers

  • The regulations aim to protect public health by limiting exposure to potentially harmful substances in food.

Stakeholders: Importers/Exporters

  • Action Item: Update documentation and certification processes to reflect compliance with the new regulations.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1565: Regulation amending Annexes II, III and IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels for certain substances. Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1566: Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels for certain substances. Regulation (EC) No 396/2005: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area. Liechtenstein: Country to which this decision does not apply due to its agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/300 8.2.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 196/2021 of 9 July 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/300] 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 Regulation (EU) 2020/1565 of 27 October 2020amending Annexes II, III and IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for 1,4-diaminobutane, 1-methylcyclopropene, ammonium acetate, bifenazate, chlorantraniliprole, chlormequat, cyprodinil, limestone, mandipropamid, pepper, pyridaben, repellants: blood meal, seaweed extracts and trimethylamine hydrochloride in or on certain products(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1566 of 27 October 2020 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for bupirimate, carfentrazone-ethyl, ethirimol, and pyriofenone in or on certain products(2) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (3) This Decision concerns legislation regarding feedingstuffs and foodstuffs. Legislation regarding 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. (4) Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following indents are added in point 40 (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council) of Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement: ‘- 32020 R 1565: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1565 of 27 October 2020(OJ L 358, 28.10.2020, p. 3), - 32020 R 1566: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1566 of 27 October 2020(OJ L 358, 28.10.2020, p. 30).’ Article 2 The following indents are added in point 54zzy (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council) of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement: ‘- 32020 R 1565: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1565 of 27 October 2020(OJ L 358, 28.10.2020, p. 3), - 32020 R 1566: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1566 of 27 October 2020(OJ L 358, 28.10.2020, p. 30).’ (1) OJ L 358, 28.10.2020, p. 3. (2) OJ L 358, 28.10.2020, p. 30. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/300/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 8.2.2024 Article 3 The texts of Regulations (EU) 2020/1565 and (EU) 2020/1566 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*. 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 * No constitutional requirements indicated. 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/300/oj

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