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Date: 8-Feb-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Decision of THE EEA Joint Committee No 210/2021 of 9 July 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement 2024/295

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What it means

  • The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 210/2021 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Directives (EU) 2020/2088 and 2020/2089. These directives relate to the labelling and prohibition of allergenic fragrances in toys, respectively, under Directive 2009/48/EC.

Key Changes

  • Directive (EU) 2020/2088 regarding the labelling of allergenic fragrances in toys is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
  • Directive (EU) 2020/2089 regarding the prohibition of allergenic fragrances in toys is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
  • The amendment adds references to Directives 32020 L 2088 and 32020 L 2089 in point 1a of Chapter XXIII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement.
  • The decision entered into force on 10 July 2021, following notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.

Impact Analysis

Manufacturers and Distributors of Toys

  • Action Items: Review current toy products to ensure compliance with the new labelling requirements and fragrance prohibitions. Update manufacturing processes and supply chain to eliminate prohibited fragrances. Train staff on the new regulations.

Consumers

  • Action Items: Consumers should be made aware of the new labelling requirements and fragrance prohibitions to make informed purchasing decisions.

EEA Member States

  • Action Items: Update national legislation to reflect the changes introduced by Directives (EU) 2020/2088 and (EU) 2020/2089. Implement monitoring and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance.

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. European Parliament: The directly elected legislative body of the European Union. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area, extending the EU's single market to Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Directive 2009/48/EC: The Toy Safety Directive, setting safety standards for toys sold in the EU. Directive (EU) 2020/2088: Commission Directive amending Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC as regards the labelling of allergenic fragrances in toys. Directive (EU) 2020/2089: Commission Directive amending Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC as regards the prohibition of allergenic fragrances in toys.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/295 8.2.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 210/2021 of 9 July 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement 2024/295 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 Directive (EU) 2020/2088 of 11 December 2020amending Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the labelling of allergenic fragrances in toys(1) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Commission Directive (EU) 2020/2089 of 11 December 2020amending Annex II to Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the prohibition of allergenic fragrances in toys(2) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (3) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following indents are added in point 1a (Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council) of Chapter XXIII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement: ‘- 32020 L 2088: Commission Directive (EU) 2020/2088 of 11 December 2020(OJ L 423, 15.12.2020, p. 53), - 32020 L 2089: Commission Directive (EU) 2020/2089 of 11 December 2020(OJ L 423, 15.12.2020, p. 58).’ Article 2 The texts of Directives (EU) 2020/2088 and (EU) 2020/2089 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 10 July 2021, 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. (1) OJ L 423, 15.12.2020, p. 53. (2) OJ L 423, 15.12.2020, p. 58. * No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/295/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 8.2.2024 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/2024/295/oj

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