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Date: 18-Jan-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 91/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2024/122]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 91/2021 amends Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1720 regarding imports of pet food from Georgia.

Key Changes

  • Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1720 of 17 November 2020, which amends Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 regarding imports of pet food from Georgia, 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.
  • The amendment is made by adding an indent to point 9c in Part 7.1 of Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing '32020 R 1720: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1720 of 17 November 2020(OJ L 386, 18.11.2020, p. 6).'
  • The decision entered into force on 20 March 2021, following notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.

Impact Analysis

Pet Food Importers/Exporters

  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to pet food imports from Georgia.

EEA Member States (excluding Liechtenstein)

  • Ensure that relevant personnel are trained on the new regulations.

Liechtenstein

  • This decision does not apply to Liechtenstein, provided the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products is extended to Liechtenstein. No action is required at this time, but the situation should be monitored for future changes.

Consumers

  • Consumers purchasing pet food imported from Georgia within the EEA can expect that the products meet the standards outlined in the relevant EU regulations. No direct action required.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1720: Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 as regards imports of pet food from Georgia. Regulation (EU) No 142/2011: The base regulation related to veterinary matters, amended by Regulation (EU) 2020/1720. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area. Liechtenstein: EEA member state to which this decision does not apply under certain conditions.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/122 18.1.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 91/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2024/122] 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) 2020/1720 of 17 November 2020amending Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 as regards imports of petfood from Georgia(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) This Decision concerns legislation regarding veterinary matters. Legislation regarding veterinary matters 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 to the EEA Agreement. This Decision is therefore not to apply to Liechtenstein. (3) Annex I to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The following indent is added in point 9c (Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011) in Part 7.1 of Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement: ‘- 32020 R 1720: Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/1720 of 17 November 2020(OJ L 386, 18.11.2020, p. 6).’ Article 2 The text of Regulation (EU) 2020/1720 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 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 20 March 2021, 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. (1) OJ L 386, 18.11.2020, p. 6. * No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/122/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 18.1.2024 Done at Brussels, 19 March 2021. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Clara GANSLANDT 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/122/oj

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