Date: 27-Jun-2024Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: Europe
Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 8/2024 of 2 February 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1565]
The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 8/2024 incorporates several Commission Regulations into the EEA Agreement, specifically amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification). These regulations pertain to maximum residue levels (MRLs) of certain substances in or on various products.
Key Changes
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1042 of 26 May 2023, amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels for folpet in or on certain products, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1049 of 30 May 2023, amending Annexes II and IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels for fish oil, pendimethalin, sheep fat and spirotetramat in or on certain products, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1068 of 1 June 2023, amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels for cyantraniliprole in or on certain products, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1069 of 1 June 2023, amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels for bixafen, cyprodinil, fenhexamid, fenpicoxamid, fenpyroximate, flutianil, isoxaflutole, mandipropamid, methoxyfenozide, and spinetoram in or on certain products, 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.
Impact Analysis
Stakeholders: Food Producers and Agricultural Businesses within the EEA
Action Items: Review current agricultural practices and ensure that the use of these substances aligns with the new MRLs. Implement testing and monitoring programs to verify compliance. Update product labeling to reflect the changes in MRLs, if necessary.
Stakeholders: Consumers within the EEA
Action Items: No direct action required, but increased awareness of food safety standards may influence purchasing decisions.
Stakeholders: Regulatory Authorities within the EEA
Action Items: Update monitoring and enforcement programs to reflect the new regulations. Communicate the changes to relevant stakeholders. Conduct inspections and testing to verify compliance.
Stakeholders: EEA Member States (excluding Liechtenstein)
Action Items: Transpose the EU regulations into national law. Update relevant guidance documents and training materials for food producers and regulatory personnel.
Key Entities Referenced
EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement.
European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing and implementing legislation, including regulations on maximum residue levels in food.
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.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1042: Commission Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as regards maximum residue levels for folpet in or on certain products.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1049: Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and IV to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as regards maximum residue levels for fish oil, pendimethalin, sheep fat and spirotetramat in or on certain products.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1068: Commission Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as regards maximum residue levels for cyantraniliprole in or on certain products.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1069: Commission Regulation amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as regards maximum residue levels for bixafen, cyprodinil, fenhexamid, fenpicoxamid, fenpyroximate, flutianil, isoxaflutole, mandipropamid, methoxyfenozide, and spinetoram in or on certain products.
Liechtenstein: EEA member state to which this decision does not apply under certain conditions.
Official Journal EN
of the European Union L series
2024/1565 27.6.2024
DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 8/2024
of 2 February 2024
amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations,
standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1565]
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) 2023/1042 of 26 May 2023amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of
the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for folpet in or on certain
products(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(2) Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1049 of 30 May 2023 amending Annexes II and IV to Regulation (EC)
No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for fish oil,
pendimethalin, sheep fat and spirotetramat in or on certain products(2) is to be incorporated into the EEA
Agreement.
(3) Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1068 of 1 June 2023amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the
European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for cyantraniliprole in or on certain
products(3)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(4) Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1069 of 1 June 2023amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the
European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for bixafen, cyprodinil, fenhexamid,
fenpicoxamid, fenpyroximate, flutianil, isoxaflutole, mandipropamid, methoxyfenozide, and spinetoram in or on
certain products(4)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
(5) This Decision concerns legislation regarding feedingstuffs and foodstuffs. Legislation regarding feedingstuffs and
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 sectoral adaptations to Annex I and the introduction to Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement. This
Decision is therefore not to apply to Liechtenstein.
(6) 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:
‘— 32023 R 1042: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1042 of 26 May 2023(OJ L 140, 30.5.2023, p. 37),
— 32023 R 1049: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1049 of 30 May 2023(OJ L 141, 31.5.2023, p. 1),
(1) OJ L 140, 30.5.2023, p. 37.
(2) OJ L 141, 31.5.2023, p. 1.
(3) OJ L 143, 2.6.2023, p. 27.
(4) OJ L 143, 2.6.2023, p. 40.
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— 32023 R 1068: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1068 of 1 June 2023(OJ L 143, 2.6.2023, p. 27),
— 32023 R 1069: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1069 of 1 June 2023(OJ L 143, 2.6.2023, p. 40).’
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:
‘— 32023 R 1042: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1042 of 26 May 2023(OJ L 140, 30.5.2023, p. 37),
— 32023 R 1049: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1049 of 30 May 2023(OJ L 141, 31.5.2023, p. 1),
— 32023 R 1068: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1068 of 1 June 2023(OJ L 143, 2.6.2023, p. 27),
— 32023 R 1069: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1069 of 1 June 2023(OJ L 143, 2.6.2023, p. 40).’
Article 3
The texts of Regulations (EU) 2023/1042, (EU) 2023/1049, (EU) 2023/1068 and (EU) 2023/1069 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 3 February 2024, 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, 2 February 2024.
For the EEA Joint Committee
The President
Nicolas VON LINGEN
(*) No constitutional requirements indicated.
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