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Date: 27-Jun-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 9/2024 of 2 February 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1561]

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What it means

  • The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 9/2024 amends Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1536 regarding maximum residue levels for nicotine in or on certain products.

Key Changes

  • Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1536 of 25 July 2023, which amends Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 regarding maximum residue levels for nicotine, is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
  • The amendment is added to Annex I, Chapter II, point 40 of the EEA Agreement as ‘— 32023 R 1536: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1536 of 25 July 2023(OJ L 187, 26.7.2023, p. 6).’
  • The amendment is also added to Annex II, Chapter XII, point 54zzy of the EEA Agreement as ‘— 32023 R 1536: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1536 of 25 July 2023(OJ L 187, 26.7.2023, p. 6).’
  • 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 3 February 2024, provided that all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made.

Impact Analysis

Stakeholders Impacted

  • Liechtenstein is excluded from this decision as long as the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products is extended to Liechtenstein.

Suggested Action Items

  • Monitor any updates regarding the application to Liechtenstein, considering its agreement with the Swiss Confederation.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The body responsible for adopting decisions amending the EEA Agreement. European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation such as Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1536. European Parliament: The directly elected parliamentary body of the European Union. 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) 2023/1536: Commission Regulation amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 as regards maximum residue levels for nicotine in or on certain products. EEA Agreement: Agreement on the European Economic Area Liechtenstein: Country within the EEA to which this decision does not apply under certain conditions. Swiss Confederation: Country with an agreement with the European Community that affects the application of this decision to Liechtenstein.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/1561 27.6.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 9/2024 of 2 February 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2024/1561] 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) 2023/1536 of 25 July 2023amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for nicotine in or on certain products(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) 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. (3) Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following indent is 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 1536: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1536 of 25 July 2023(OJ L 187, 26.7.2023, p. 6).’ Article 2 The following indent is 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 1536: Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1536 of 25 July 2023(OJ L 187, 26.7.2023, p. 6).’ Article 3 The text of Regulation (EU) 2023/1536 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(*). (1) OJ L 187, 26.7.2023, p. 6. (*) No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1561/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 27.6.2024 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 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/1561/oj

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