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Date: 13-Jun-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 310/2023 of 8 December 2023 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1378]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 310/2023 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1627 regarding the authorization of the substance bis(2-ethylhexyl)cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylate (FCM No 1079) in food contact materials.

Key Changes

  • Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1627 of 10 August 2023, which amends Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
  • The amendment specifically concerns the authorization of bis(2-ethylhexyl)cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylate (FCM No 1079).
  • 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.

Impact Analysis

Food Producers/Manufacturers

  • Action Item: Review current use of bis(2-ethylhexyl)cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylate and ensure compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1627.

Consumers

  • Action Item: No direct action required, but increased awareness of food safety regulations is beneficial.

EEA Member States (excluding Liechtenstein)

  • Action Item: Ensure national regulations align with the updated EEA Agreement and Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1627.

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 decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1627: Regulation amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 regarding the authorization of bis(2-ethylhexyl)cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylate (FCM No 1079). Regulation (EU) No 10/2011: Regulation on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. EEA Agreement: Agreement on the European Economic Area.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/1378 13.6.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 310/2023 of 8 December 2023 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1378] 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 Regulation (EU) 2023/1627 of 10 August 2023amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 as regards the authorisation of the substance bis(2-ethylhexyl)cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylate (FCM No 1079)(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) This Decision concerns legislation regarding foodstuffs. Legislation regarding foodstuffs 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 introduction to Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement. This Decision is therefore not to apply to Liechtenstein. (3) Annex II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following indent is added in point 55 (Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011) of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement: ‘— 32023 R 1627: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1627 of 10 August 2023(OJ L 201, 11.8.2023, p. 4).’ Article 2 The text of Regulation (EU) 2023/1627 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 201, 11.8.2023, p. 4. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1378/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/2024/1378/oj

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