Date: 8-Feb-2024Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 197/2021 of 9 July 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/318]
The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 197/2021 amends Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/155 regarding maximum residue levels (MRLs) of certain pesticides in or on specific products.
Key Changes
Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/155 of 9 February 2021 is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
The regulation amends Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 concerning maximum residue levels for carbon tetrachloride, chlorothalonil, chlorpropham, dimethoate, ethoprophos, fenamidone, methiocarb, omethoate, propiconazole and pymetrozine.
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 amendment is reflected by adding references to Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/155 in point 40 of Chapter II of Annex I and in point 54zzy of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement.
Impact Analysis
Food Producers and Suppliers
Action Item: Review current pesticide usage and testing protocols to ensure compliance with the updated MRLs specified in Regulation (EU) 2021/155. Implement changes as necessary.
Consumers
This may lead to increased confidence in the safety of food products available in the EEA market.
EEA Member States
Action Item: Update national regulations and enforcement procedures to reflect the changes introduced by Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/155.
Liechtenstein
This 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.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement.
European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing and implementing legislation, including Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/155.
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.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/155: Commission Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as regards maximum residue levels for carbon tetrachloride, chlorothalonil, chlorpropham, dimethoate, ethoprophos, fenamidone, methiocarb, omethoate, propiconazole and pymetrozine in or on certain products.
EEA Agreement: Agreement on the European Economic Area
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2024/318 8.2.2024
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 197/2021
of 9 July 2021
amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations,
standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/318]
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) 2021/155 of 9 February 2021 amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC)
No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for carbon
tetrachloride, chlorothalonil, chlorpropham, dimethoate, ethoprophos, fenamidone, methiocarb, omethoate,
propiconazole and pymetrozine in or on certain products(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) 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.
(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 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:
‘- 32021 R 0155: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/155 of 9 February 2021(OJ L 46, 10.2.2021, p. 5).’
Article 2
The following indent is 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:
‘- 32021 R 0155: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/155 of 9 February 2021(OJ L 46, 10.2.2021, p. 5).’
Article 3
The text of Regulation (EU) 2021/155 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 46, 10.2.2021, p. 5.
* No constitutional requirements indicated.
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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/2024/318/oj