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

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 226/2021 of 28 July 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/270]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 226/2021 updates Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158 regarding design, construction, performance requirements, and testing standards for marine equipment.
  • This decision also repeals the previous Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1170, which is already incorporated into the EEA Agreement, as it has been superseded.

Key Changes

  • Replaces point 3 of Chapter XXXII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, substituting Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1170 with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158.
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158 concerns design, construction, and performance requirements and testing standards for marine equipment.
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158 was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ L 254, 16.7.2021, p. 1).
  • The decision was adopted on 28 July 2021 and entered into force on the same day, pending notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.

Impact Analysis

Manufacturers of Marine Equipment

  • Action Items: Review and update manufacturing processes and product designs to ensure compliance with the new regulation. Conduct necessary testing and certification to meet the updated standards.

Testing and Certification Bodies

  • Action Items: Update testing protocols and certification processes to reflect the requirements of the new regulation. Ensure staff are trained on the updated standards.

EEA Member States

  • Action Items: Update national regulations and guidelines to reflect the changes introduced by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158. Communicate the changes to relevant stakeholders within the member state.

Importers and Distributors of Marine Equipment

  • Action Items: Verify that imported marine equipment is certified according to the new regulation. Update product documentation and labeling to reflect compliance with the updated standards.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158: Regulation on design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards for marine equipment, repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1170. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1170: The repealed regulation concerning design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards for marine equipment. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/270 8.2.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 226/2021 of 28 July 2021 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/270] 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) 2021/1158 of 22 June 2021on design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards for marine equipment and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1170(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158 repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1170(2), which is incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which is consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement. (3) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The text of point 3 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1170) of Chapter XXXII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement is replaced by the following: ‘32021 R 1158: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158 of 22 June 2021 on design, construction and performance requirements and testing standards for marine equipment and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1170 (OJ L 254, 16.7.2021, p. 1).’ Article 2 The text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1158 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 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 254, 16.7.2021, p. 1. (2) OJ L 264, 12.8.2020, p. 1. * No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/270/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 8.2.2024 Done at Brussels, 28 July 2021. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Per SJAASTAD 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/270/oj

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