Date: 2023-01-05Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 208/2019 of 27 September 2019 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2023/13]
Executive Summary:
This EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 208/2019 amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) from May and June 2019 regarding feed additives for various animal species. It also repeals several previous Commission Regulations. The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein and entered into force on September 28, 2019.
Key Points / Main Content:
Incorporation of Commission Implementing Regulations:
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/781 regarding 3-phytase as a feed additive is incorporated.
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/849 regarding the maximum content of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in feed for salmonids is incorporated.
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/857 regarding Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 as a feed additive for dairy sheep and goats is incorporated.
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/892 regarding Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1079 as a feed additive for pigs (excluding weaned piglets and sows) and minor porcine species is incorporated.
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/893 regarding Bacillus subtilis DSM 15544 as a feed additive for chickens for fattening is incorporated.
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/898 regarding eugenol as a feed additive for chickens for fattening is incorporated.
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/899 regarding Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 as a feed additive for lambs, dairy goats, sheep, buffaloes, horses and pigs for fattening is incorporated.
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/900 regarding 8-mercaptopmenthan-3-one and p-menth-1-ene-8-thiol as feed additives for all animal species is incorporated.
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/901 regarding riboflavin as a feed additive for all animal species is incorporated.
* Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/929 regarding endo-1,4-beta-xylanase EC 3.2.1.8 as a feed additive for chickens and weaned piglets is incorporated.
Repeal of Previous Regulations:
* Commission Regulation (EC) No 226/2007 is repealed.
* Commission Regulation (EC) No 1444/2006 is repealed.
* Commission Regulations (EC) No 1447/2006, (EC) No 186/2007, (EC) No 188/2007, (EC) No 209/2008 and (EC) No 232/2009 are repealed.
Geographical Application:
* The Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein.
EEA Agreement Amendment:
* Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement is amended as specified in Article 1.
Authentic Texts:
* The texts of the Implementing Regulations in Icelandic and Norwegian languages are authentic.
Entry into Force:
* The Decision entered into force on September 28, 2019.
Publication:
* The Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.
Impact Analysis:
EU Member States and EEA Member States (excluding Liechtenstein):
Impact: Must align national regulations and practices with the updated EEA Agreement, specifically concerning authorized feed additives and repealed regulations.
Action Required: Update national legislation, inform relevant stakeholders (feed manufacturers, farmers, etc.) about the changes, and ensure compliance with the new regulations.
Feed Additive Manufacturers and Distributors:
Impact: Need to be aware of the newly authorized feed additives and the repeal of previous authorizations, which affects the products they can manufacture, market, and sell within the EEA.
Action Required: Review product portfolios, update formulations as needed, ensure proper labeling and documentation for compliance, and communicate changes to customers.
Farmers and Animal Feed Users:
Impact: May have access to new feed additives or face changes in the availability or composition of existing feed products.
Action Required: Consult with feed suppliers to understand any changes in available feed options, adjust feeding practices as necessary to optimize animal health and productivity, and ensure compliance with feeding guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Agreement: Agreement on the European Economic Area
EEA Joint Committee: The committee responsible for decisions related to the EEA Agreement
Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2019/781: A regulation concerning the authorisation of a preparation of 3-phytase produced by Komagataella phaffii CECT 13094 as a feed additive
Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2019/849: A regulation amending Implementing Regulation EU 2017/1492 as regards the maximum content of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in feed for salmonids
Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2019/857: A regulation concerning the renewal of the authorisation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 as a feed additive for dairy sheep and dairy goats and repealing Regulation EC No 226/2007
Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2019/893: A regulation concerning the renewal of the authorisation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 15544 as a feed additive for chickens for fattening and repealing Regulation EC No 1444/2006
Commission Implementing Regulation EU 2019/899: A regulation concerning the renewal of the authorisation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 as a feed additive for lambs for fattening, dairy goats, dairy sheep, dairy buffaloes, horses and pigs for fattening and repealing Regulations EC No 1447/2006, EC No 188/2007, EC No 232/2009, EC No 186/2007 and EC No 209/2008
Liechtenstein: A country to which legislation regarding feedingstuffs shall not apply as long as the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products is extended to it.
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DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 208/2019
of 27 September 2019
amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2023/13]
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) 2019/781 of 15 May 2019 concerning the authorisation of a
preparation of 3-phytase produced by Komagataella phaffii (CECT 13094) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening
or reared for laying, laying hens and minor poultry species for fattening, for breeding and reared for laying (holder of
authorisation Fertinagro Nutrientes S.L.)(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/849 of 24 May 2019 amending Implementing Regulation (EU)
2017/1492 as regards the maximum content of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in feed for salmonids(2) is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(3) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/857 of 27 May 2019concerning the renewal of the authorisation
of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 as a feed additive for dairy sheep and dairy goats and repealing Regulation
(EC) No 226/2007 (holder of authorisation Danstar Ferment AG represented by Lallemand SAS)(3) is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(4) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/892 of 28 May 2019 concerning the authorisation of the
preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1079 as a feed additive for all pigs other than weaned piglets and
sows and all minor porcine species (holder of authorisation Danstar Ferment AG represented by Lallemand SAS)(4)
is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(5) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/893 of 28 May 2019concerning the renewal of the authorisation
of Bacillus subtilis DSM 15544 as a feed additive for chickens for fattening and repealing Regulation (EC)
No 1444/2006 (holder of authorisation Asahi Calpis Wellness Co. Ltd, represented in the Union by Asahi Calpis
Wellness Co. Ltd Europe Representative Office)(5)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(6) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/898 of 29 May 2019 concerning the authorisation of the
preparation of eugenol as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (holder of authorisation Lidervet SL)(6)is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(7) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/899 of 29 May 2019concerning the renewal of the authorisation
of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 as a feed additive for lambs for fattening, dairy goats, dairy sheep, dairy
buffaloes, horses and pigs for fattening and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1447/2006, (EC) No 188/2007, (EC)
No 232/2009, (EC) No 186/2007 and (EC) No 209/2008 (holder of authorisation S.I. Lesaffre)(7) is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(8) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/900 of 29 May 2019 concerning the authorisation of
8-mercapto-p-menthan-3-one and p-menth-1-ene-8-thiol as feed additives for all animal species(8) is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(1) OJ L 127, 16.5.2019, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 139, 27.5.2019, p. 4.
(3) OJ L 140, 28.5.2019, p. 18.
(4) OJ L 142, 29.5.2019, p. 57.
(5) OJ L 142, 29.5.2019, p. 60.
(6) OJ L 144, 3.6.2019, p. 29.
(7) OJ L 144, 3.6.2019, p. 32.
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(9) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/901 of 29 May 2019concerning the authorisation of riboflavin
produced by Ashbya gossypii (DSM 23096), riboflavin produced by Bacillus subtilis (DSM 17339 and/or DSM 23984)
and riboflavin 5′-phosphate sodium salt produced by Bacillus subtilis (DSM 17339 and/or DSM 23984) (sources of
vitamin B2) as feed additives for all animal species(9)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(10) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/929 of 5 June 2019concerning the authorisation of a preparation
of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma reesei (BCCM/MUCL 49755) as a feed additive for
chickens for fattening and weaned piglets (holder of authorisation Berg and Schmidt GmbH Co. KG)(10) is to be
incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(11) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/857 repeals Commission Regulation (EC) No 226/2007(11), which is
incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which is consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement.
(12) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/893 repeals Commission Regulation (EC) No 1444/2006(12), which is
incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which is consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement.
(13) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/899 repeals Commission Regulations (EC) No 1447/2006(13), (EC)
No 186/2007(14), (EC) No 188/2007(15), (EC) No 209/2008(16)and (EC) No 232/2009(17), which are incorporated
into the EEA Agreement and which are consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement.
(14) This Decision concerns legislation regarding feedingstuffs. Legislation regarding feedingstuffs 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 to the EEA Agreement. This Decision is therefore not to apply to Liechtenstein.
(15) Annex I to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows:
1. The following is added in point 223 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1492):
‘, as amended by:
— 32019 R 0849: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/849 of 24 May 2019 (OJ L 139, 27.5.2019,
p. 4).’
2. The following points are inserted after point 286 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/454):
‘287. 32019 R 0781: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/781 of 15 May 2019 concerning the
authorisation of a preparation of 3-phytase produced by Komagataella phaffii (CECT 13094) as a feed additive for
chickens for fattening or reared for laying, laying hens and minor poultry species for fattening, for breeding and
reared for laying (holder of authorisation Fertinagro Nutrientes S.L.) (OJ L 127, 16.5.2019, p. 1).
(9) OJ L 144, 3.6.2019, p. 41.
(10) OJ L 148, 6.6.2019, p. 25.
(11) OJ L 64, 2.3.2007, p. 26.
(12) OJ L 271, 30.9.2006, p. 19.
(13) OJ L 271, 30.9.2006, p. 28.
(14) OJ L 63, 1.3.2007, p. 6.
(15) OJ L 57, 24.2.2007, p. 3.
(16) OJ L 63, 7.3.2008, p. 3.
(17) OJ L 74, 20.3.2009, p. 14.5.1.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 4/7
288. 32019 R 0857: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/857 of 27 May 2019concerning the renewal
of the authorisation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1077 as a feed additive for dairy sheep and dairy goats and
repealing Regulation (EC) No 226/2007 (holder of authorisation Danstar Ferment AG represented by Lallemand
SAS) (OJ L 140, 28.5.2019, p. 18).
289. 32019 R 0892: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/892 of 28 May 2019 concerning the
authorisation of the preparation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-1079 as a feed additive for all pigs other than
weaned piglets and sows and all minor porcine species (holder of authorisation Danstar Ferment AG represented
by Lallemand SAS) (OJ L 142, 29.5.2019, p. 57).
290. 32019 R 0893: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/893 of 28 May 2019concerning the renewal
of the authorisation of Bacillus subtilis DSM 15544 as a feed additive for chickens for fattening and repealing
Regulation (EC) No 1444/2006 (holder of authorisation Asahi Calpis Wellness Co. Ltd, represented in the Union
by Asahi Calpis Wellness Co. Ltd Europe Representative Office) (OJ L 142, 29.5.2019, p. 60).
291. 32019 R 0898: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/898 of 29 May 2019 concerning the
authorisation of the preparation of eugenol as a feed additive for chickens for fattening (holder of authorisation
Lidervet SL) (OJ L 144, 3.6.2019, p. 29).
292. 32019 R 0899: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/899 of 29 May 2019concerning the renewal
of the authorisation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 as a feed additive for lambs for fattening, dairy goats,
dairy sheep, dairy buffaloes, horses and pigs for fattening and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1447/2006, (EC)
No 188/2007, (EC) No 232/2009, (EC) No 186/2007 and (EC) No 209/2008 (holder of authorisation S.I.
Lesaffre) (OJ L 144, 3.6.2019, p. 32).
293. 32019 R 0900: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/900 of 29 May 2019 concerning the
authorisation of 8-mercapto-p-menthan-3-one and p-menth-1-ene-8-thiol as feed additives for all animal species
(OJ L 144, 3.6.2019, p. 36).
294. 32019 R 0901: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/901 of 29 May 2019 concerning the
authorisation of riboflavin produced by Ashbya gossypii (DSM 23096), riboflavin produced by Bacillus subtilis
(DSM 17339 and/or DSM 23984) and riboflavin 5′-phosphate sodium salt produced by Bacillus subtilis (DSM
17339 and/or DSM 23984) (sources of vitamin B2) as feed additives for all animal species (OJ L 144, 3.6.2019,
p. 41).
295. 32019 R 0929: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/929 of 5 June 2019 concerning the
authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma reesei
(BCCM/MUCL 49755) as a feed additive for chickens for fattening and weaned piglets (holder of authorisation
Berg and Schmidt GmbH Co. KG) (OJ L 148, 6.6.2019, p. 25).’
3. The texts of points 1zzz (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1444/2006), 1zzzb (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 1447/2006), 1zzzi (Commission Regulation (EC) No 188/2007), 1zzzk (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 186/2007), 1zzzl (Commission Regulation (EC) No 226/2007), 1zzzzn (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 209/2008) and 1zzzzu (Commission Regulation (EC) No 232/2009) are deleted.
Article 2
The texts of Implementing Regulations (EU) 2019/781, (EU) 2019/849, (EU) 2019/857, (EU) 2019/892, (EU) 2019/893,
(EU) 2019/898, (EU) 2019/899, (EU) 2019/900, (EU) 2019/901 and (EU) 2019/929 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 3
This Decision shall enter into force on 28 September 2019, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the
EEA Agreement have been made(*).
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Article 4
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, 27 September 2019.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Gunnar PÁLSSON