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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 303/2023 of 8 December 2023 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1372]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 303/2023 amends Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1017 regarding the monitoring of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in fattening pigs.

Key Changes

  • Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1017 of 23 May 2023, amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1729, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
  • Point 8c in Part 7.1 of Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement is updated to include reference to Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1017.
  • The Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein as long as the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products is extended to Liechtenstein.
  • The Decision entered into force on 9 December 2023, provided that all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made.
  • The authentic text of Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1017 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union.

Impact Analysis

Veterinary Authorities

  • Action Item: Update national MRSA monitoring programs to reflect the changes introduced by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1017.

Fattening Pig Farmers

  • Action Item: Review current MRSA monitoring practices and align with the requirements of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1017.

EEA Member States (excluding Liechtenstein)

  • Action Item: Ensure national regulations are updated to reflect the incorporation of Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1017 into the EEA Agreement.

Liechtenstein

  • Action Item: Monitor the status of the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products to determine applicability.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1017: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1017 of 23 May 2023 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1729 as regards the monitoring of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in fattening pigs. Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1729: The original Commission Implementing Decision regarding the monitoring of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in fattening pigs, which is amended by Decision (EU) 2023/1017. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area. Article 98 of the EEA Agreement: The article of the EEA Agreement that provides the legal basis for amendments to the agreement. Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement: Article related to notifications required for the entry into force of the decision.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/1372 13.6.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 303/2023 of 8 December 2023 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1372] 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 Decision (EU) 2023/1017 of 23 May 2023 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1729 as regards the monitoring of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in fattening pigs(1) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) This Decision concerns legislation regarding veterinary matters. Legislation regarding veterinary matters 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. (3) Annex I to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following is added in point 8c (Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1729) in Part 7.1 of Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement: ‘, as amended by: — 32023 D 1017: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1017 of 23 May 2023(OJ L 136, 24.5.2023, p. 78).’ Article 2 The text of Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1017 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic. (1) OJ L 136, 24.5.2023, p. 78. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1372/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 13.6.2024 Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 9 December 2023, 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, 8 December 2023. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Pascal SCHAFHAUSER (*) No constitutional requirements indicated. 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1372/oj

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