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Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 71/2020 of 12 June 2020 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2023/520]

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Executive Summary: EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 71/2020 amends Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulations (EU) 2019/1561 and 2019/1582 regarding maximum residue levels for chlormequat and imazalil in food products. The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein. It entered into force on June 13, 2020, following required notifications. Key Points / Main Content: * **Amendments to Annex I:** * Adds Regulations (EU) 2019/1561 and 2019/1582 to point 40 (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005) of Chapter II of Annex I. * **Amendments to Annex II:** * Adds Regulations (EU) 2019/1561 and 2019/1582 to point 54zzy (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005) of Chapter XII of Annex II. * **Liechtenstein Exclusion:** * This decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to its agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products. * **Authentic Texts:** * The Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulations (EU) 2019/1561 and 2019/1582 are authentic and will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal. * **Entry into Force and Publication:** * The Decision entered into force on June 13, 2020, after all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement were made. * The Decision was published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union. Impact Analysis: * **EEA Member States (excluding Liechtenstein):** * Impact: Must incorporate the updated maximum residue levels for chlormequat and imazalil as specified in Regulations (EU) 2019/1561 and 2019/1582 into their national regulations and practices concerning food safety. * Action Required: Review and update national legislation to reflect the changes. * **Food Producers and Distributors within the EEA (excluding Liechtenstein):** * Impact: Must comply with the new maximum residue levels for chlormequat and imazalil in their products. * Action Required: Ensure that food products meet the revised standards for chlormequat and imazalil to be legally sold within the EEA. * **EEA Joint Committee:** * Impact: Responsible for the adoption and implementation of the decision. * Action Required: Ensure the decision is properly published and integrated into the EEA legal framework.

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EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area, governing trade and economic relations between the EU member states and certain other countries. European Parliament: Legislative branch of the European Union Council of the European Union: A component of the EU legislative branch where ministers from each member state meet to coordinate policies and adopt laws Commission Regulation EU 2019/1561: A regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels for chlormequat in cultivated fungi. Commission Regulation EU 2019/1582: A regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels for imazalil in or on certain products. Regulation EC No 396/2005: Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin. Liechtenstein: A country to which certain provisions of the decision do not apply under specific conditions related to an agreement with the Swiss Confederation.
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16.3.2023 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 78/7 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 71/2020 of 12 June 2020 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2023/520] 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) 2019/1561 of 17 September 2019 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for chlormequat in cultivated fungi(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1582 of 25 September 2019 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for imazalil in or on certain products(2)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (3) 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. (4) Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following indents are added in point 40 (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council) of Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement: ‘— 32019 R 1561: Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1561 of 17 September 2019(OJ L 240, 18.9.2019, p. 1), — 32019 R 1582: Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1582 of 25 September 2019(OJ L 246, 26.9.2019, p. 1).’ Article 2 The following indents are added in point 54zzy (Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council) of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement: ‘— 32019 R 1561: Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1561 of 17 September 2019(OJ L 240, 18.9.2019, p. 1), — 32019 R 1582: Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1582 of 25 September 2019(OJ L 246, 26.9.2019, p. 1).’ (1) OJ L 240, 18.9.2019, p. 1. (2) OJ L 246, 26.9.2019, p. 1.L 78/8 EN Official Journal of the European Union 16.3.2023 Article 3 The texts of Regulations (EU) 2019/1561 and (EU) 2019/1582 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic. Article 4 This Decision shall enter into force on 13 June 2020, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made*. Article 5 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, 12 June 2020. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Clara GANSLANDT (*) No constitutional requirements indicated.

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