Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 235/2025 of 24 October 2025 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2026/205]

**Executive Summary** This document is a decision by the EEA Joint Committee (No 235/2025) of 24 October 2025, amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2026/205]. It incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1475 into the EEA Agreement, pertaining to the inclusion of drug precursors 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone in the list of scheduled substances. The decision enters into force on 25 October 2025, contingent upon the completion of all notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Amendment to Annex II:** * Point 15x of Chapter XIII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement is amended to include reference to "32025 R 1475: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1475 of 21 May 2025 (OJ L, 2025/1475, 25.7.2025)." * **Authentic Text:** * The text of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1475 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages is to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and is authentic. * **Entry into Force:** * This decision enters into force on 25 October 2025, provided that all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made. * **Publication:** * The decision will be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union. **Impact Analysis** **EEA Member States** * **Impact:** EEA Member States are required to incorporate the amendment into their national legislation. * **Action Required:** Ensure national regulations align with the amended Annex II of the EEA Agreement, specifically regarding the inclusion of 4-piperidone and 1-boc-4-piperidone as scheduled substances. **European Commission** * **Impact:** The European Commission is responsible for the initial Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1475, which is now being incorporated into the EEA Agreement. * **Action Required:** The Commission is responsible for the publication of the texts in Icelandic and Norwegian. Ensure that relevant documentation is available in all required languages and monitor the implementation of the decision across EEA Member States. **EEA Joint Committee** * **Impact:** Responsible for making the decision to amend the Annex to the EEA Agreement. * **Action Required:** Monitor the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement, and verify their completion, ensuring that the decision enters into force. Publish the decision as required.

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