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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 198/2021 of 9 July 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/317]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 198/2021 incorporates several Commission Regulations into the EEA Agreement, specifically amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification). These regulations concern maximum residue levels (MRLs) of certain pesticides in or on specific agricultural products.

Key Changes

  • The decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/616, which amends Annexes II, III, and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding MRLs for benalaxyl, benalaxyl-M, dichlobenil, fluopicolide, proquinazid, and pyridalyl.
  • The decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/618, which amends Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding MRLs for diclofop, fluopyram, ipconazole, and terbuthylazine.
  • The decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/644, which amends Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding MRLs for fluxapyroxad, hymexazol, metamitron, penflufen, and spirotetramat.
  • The decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/663, which amends Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding MRLs for chlordecone.
  • The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein, due to the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products being extended to Liechtenstein.

Impact Analysis

Agricultural Producers and Exporters

  • Action Items: Review current pesticide usage and ensure compliance with the new MRLs. Implement monitoring programs to verify residue levels in harvested crops. Update export documentation to reflect compliance.

Food Importers and Distributors

  • Action Items: Update supplier agreements to include clauses requiring compliance with EEA MRL regulations. Implement testing protocols for imported goods to verify residue levels. Stay informed about any further updates to MRL regulations.

Consumers

  • Action Items: No direct action required, but consumers can stay informed about food safety standards and advocate for continued improvements.

Regulatory Agencies

  • Action Items: Update monitoring and enforcement programs to reflect the new MRLs. Provide guidance and support to agricultural producers and importers to ensure compliance. Collaborate with other EEA member states to ensure consistent enforcement.

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 regulations. Regulation (EC) No 396/2005: The primary regulation governing maximum residue levels of pesticides in food and feed. Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/616: Regulation amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as regards maximum residue levels for benalaxyl, benalaxyl-M, dichlobenil, fluopicolide, proquinazid and pyridalyl. Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/618: Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as regards maximum residue levels for diclofop, fluopyram, ipconazole and terbuthylazine. Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/644: Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as regards maximum residue levels for fluxapyroxad, hymexazol, metamitron, penflufen and spirotetramat. Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/663: Regulation amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as regards maximum residue levels for chlordecone. 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 2024/317 8.2.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 198/2021 of 9 July 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/317] 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) 2021/616 of 13 April 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 benalaxyl, benalaxyl-M, dichlobenil, fluopicolide, proquinazid and pyridalyl in or on certain products(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/618 of 15 April 2021 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 diclofop, fluopyram, ipconazole and terbuthylazine in or on certain products(2) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (3) Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/644 of 15 April 2021 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 fluxapyroxad, hymexazol, metamitron, penflufen and spirotetramat in or on certain products(3) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (4) Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/663 of 22 April 2021amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for chlordecone in or on certain products(4)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (5) 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. (6) 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: ‘- 32021 R 0616: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/616 of 13 April 2021(OJ L 131, 16.4.2021, p. 4), - 32021 R 0618: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/618 of 15 April 2021(OJ L 131, 16.4.2021, p. 55), (1) OJ L 131, 16.4.2021, p. 4. (2) OJ L 131, 16.4.2021, p. 55. (3) OJ L 133, 20.4.2021, p. 9. (4) OJ L 139, 23.4.2021, p. 148. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/317/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 8.2.2024 - 32021 R 0644: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/644 of 15 April 2021(OJ L 133, 20.4.2021, p. 9), - 32021 R 0663: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/663 of 22 April 2021(OJ L 139, 23.4.2021, p. 148).’ 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: ‘- 32021 R 0616: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/616 of 13 April 2021(OJ L 131, 16.4.2021, p. 4), - 32021 R 0618: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/618 of 15 April 2021(OJ L 131, 16.4.2021, p. 55), - 32021 R 0644: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/644 of 15 April 2021(OJ L 133, 20.4.2021, p. 9), - 32021 R 0663: Commission Regulation (EU) 2021/663 of 22 April 2021(OJ L 139, 23.4.2021, p. 148).’ Article 3 The texts of Regulations (EU) 2021/616, (EU) 2021/618, (EU) 2021/644 and (EU) 2021/663 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/2024/317/oj

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