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

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 312/2023 of 8 December 2023 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1379]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 312/2023 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/972. This regulation authorizes the placing on the market of aqueous ethanolic extract of Labisia pumila as a novel food and amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470.

Key Changes

  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/972 is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
  • 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.
  • Point 240 is added to Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement to include '32023 R 0972: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/972 of 10 May 2023authorising the placing on the market of aqueous ethanolic extract of Labisia pumila as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (OJ L 132, 17.5.2023, p. 46).'
  • The authentic text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/972 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union.
  • 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 Industry Stakeholders

  • Companies operating in Liechtenstein are not affected by this decision as long as the agreement with Switzerland on agricultural products applies.

Consumers

  • Consumers can expect that products containing this novel food have been assessed and authorized according to EU regulations.

EEA Member States

  • National authorities should update their regulatory frameworks to reflect the incorporation of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/972 into the EEA Agreement.

Suggested Action Items

  • Engage with national authorities to clarify any uncertainties regarding implementation.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/972: Regulation authorizing the placing on the market of aqueous ethanolic extract of Labisia pumila as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470: The original regulation being amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/972. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area. Liechtenstein: A country within the EEA to which this decision does not apply under certain conditions.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/1379 13.6.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 312/2023 of 8 December 2023 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1379] 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) 2023/972 of 10 May 2023 authorising the placing on the market of aqueous ethanolic extract of Labisia pumila as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470(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 point is inserted after point 239 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1141) of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement: ‘240. 32023 R 0972: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/972 of 10 May 2023authorising the placing on the market of aqueous ethanolic extract of Labisia pumila as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (OJ L 132, 17.5.2023, p. 46).’ Article 2 The text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/972 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 132, 17.5.2023, p. 46. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1379/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/2024/1379/oj

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