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Date: 27-Jun-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 21/2024 of 2 February 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1548]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 21/2024 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/448 regarding technical standards for the traceability system for tobacco products.
  • This decision ensures that the updated EU regulation on tobacco traceability is also applicable within the European Economic Area (EEA).

Key Changes

  • The decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/448 of 1 March 2023 into the EEA Agreement.
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/448 amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/574, which deals with technical standards for the establishment and operation of a traceability system for tobacco products.
  • The amendment is added to point 3j of Chapter XXV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement.
  • The Decision entered into force on 3 February 2024, following notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.

Impact Analysis

Tobacco Manufacturers and Distributors within the EEA

  • Action Items: Review and update existing traceability systems to ensure compliance with the amended regulations. Engage with regulatory bodies to seek clarification on any ambiguous requirements. Train relevant personnel on the updated procedures.

EEA Member States

  • Action Items: Update national laws and regulations to reflect the changes introduced by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/448. Allocate resources for monitoring and enforcement activities.

Consumers within the EEA

  • Action Items: No direct action required. Benefit from potentially reduced exposure to illicit tobacco products.

Regulatory Bodies (EU Commission, EEA Joint Committee)

  • Action Items: Monitor the implementation of the updated regulations in member states. Provide guidance and support to stakeholders to facilitate compliance.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/448: Regulation amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/574 on technical standards for the establishment and operation of a traceability system for tobacco products. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/574: Regulation on technical standards for the establishment and operation of a traceability system for tobacco products. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/1548 27.6.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 21/2024 of 2 February 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1548] 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) 2023/448 of 1 March 2023 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/574 on technical standards for the establishment and operation of a traceability system for tobacco products(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following is added in point 3j (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/574) of Chapter XXV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement: ‘, as amended by: — 32023 R 0448: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/448 of 1 March 2023(OJ L 65, 2.3.2023, p. 28).’ Article 2 The text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/448 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 3 February 2024, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made(*). 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, 2 February 2024. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Nicolas VON LINGEN (1) OJ L 65, 2.3.2023, p. 28. (*) No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1548/oj 1/1

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