Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 64/2026 of 20 March 2026 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2026/1260]

**Executive Summary** This decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1122 into Annex II of the EEA Agreement to update technical standards for vehicle regulations. The amendment accounts for changes to several existing UN Regulations and the adoption of new ones (Nos 167, 169, and 171). The decision is scheduled to enter into force on 21 March 2026, provided all required notifications are completed. **Key Points / Main Content** **Regulatory Incorporation** * The decision amends Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification) to the EEA Agreement. * Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1122 is added to point 52 of Chapter I of Annex II. * The regulation updates the EEA framework to reflect developments from the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations. **Updates to Vehicle Regulations** * Includes amendments to existing UN Regulations Nos 25, 34, 79, 100, 117, 127, and 152. * Incorporates new UN Regulations Nos 167, 169, and 171 into the agreement. **Administrative and Legal Provisions** * The Icelandic and Norwegian versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1122 are deemed authentic. * The decision requires publication in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union. * Entry into force is set for 21 March 2026, contingent upon the completion of notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. **Impact Analysis** **EEA Member States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway)** **Impact** These states are now required to recognize and apply the updated vehicle technical standards and UN Regulations within the European Economic Area. **Action Required** Member States must ensure all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement are made to allow the decision to enter into force by the 21 March 2026 deadline. **Vehicle Manufacturers and Regulatory Bodies** **Impact** Stakeholders in the automotive sector are affected by updated requirements for testing and certification across various UN Regulations (including new standards for regulations 167, 169, and 171). **Action Required** Manufacturers must ensure compliance with the amended technical standards and new UN Regulations as incorporated into the EEA Agreement by the effective date.

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