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

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 95/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2024/97]

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What it means

  • The EEA Joint Committee Decision No 95/2021 amends Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement. This incorporates Commission Implementing Decisions (EU) 2020/1525 and (EU) 2020/1663 into the EEA Agreement, updating regulations concerning animal health control measures and disease-free status within the European Economic Area.

Key Changes

  • Incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1525, which amends the Annex to Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU, concerning animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States.
  • Incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1663, which amends Annexes I and II to Decision 2004/558/EC, regarding the disease-free status of Czechia and the approval of the eradication programme in several regions of France regarding infectious bovine rhinotracheitis.
  • The decision does not apply to Iceland, concerning legislation regarding live animals other than fish and aquaculture animals.
  • The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein, concerning legislation regarding veterinary matters, 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: Businesses involved in trade of live animals and animal products

  • Action Items: Familiarize themselves with the new regulations, particularly those related to classical swine fever and infectious bovine rhinotracheitis. Implement necessary measures to ensure compliance, such as health certifications and quarantine procedures.

Stakeholders: Veterinary authorities and animal health organizations

  • Action Items: Develop and implement training programs for veterinary staff on the new regulations. Provide guidance and support to businesses and farmers on how to comply with the updated requirements.

Stakeholders: Iceland and Liechtenstein

  • Action Items: Iceland and Liechtenstein do not need to take any immediate action related to this specific decision, but should monitor future updates to the EEA Agreement that may affect them.

Stakeholders: EEA Member States (excluding Iceland and Liechtenstein under specific conditions)

  • Action Items: Review and update national regulations to reflect the changes introduced by Commission Implementing Decisions (EU) 2020/1525 and (EU) 2020/1663. Implement necessary control measures and eradication programs as specified in the incorporated decisions.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1525: Amends the Annex to Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU concerning animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States. Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1663: Amends Annexes I and II to Decision 2004/558/EC as regards the disease-free status of Czechia and the approval of the eradication programme in several regions of France regarding infectious bovine rhinotracheitis. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area, which extends the EU's internal market to Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Commission Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU: Concerns animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States. Commission Decision 2004/558/EC: Decision as regards the disease-free status of Czechia and the approval of the eradication programme in several regions of France regarding infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/97 18.1.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 95/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2024/97] 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 Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1525 of 16 October 2020amending the Annex to Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU concerning animal health control measures relating to classical swine fever in certain Member States(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1663 of 6 November 2020 amending Annexes I and II to Decision 2004/558/EC as regards the disease-free status of Czechia and the approval of the eradication programme in several regions of France regarding infectious bovine rhinotracheitis(2) is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (3) This Decision concerns legislation regarding live animals other than fish and aquaculture animals. Legislation concerning these matters shall not apply to Iceland, as specified in paragraph 2 of the Introductory Part of Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement. This Decision is therefore not to apply to Iceland. (4) 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. (5) Annex I to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement shall be amended as follows: 1. The following indent is added in point 48 (Commission Implementing Decision 2013/764/EU) under the heading ‘ACTS OF WHICH THE EFTA STATES AND THE EFTA SURVEILLANCE AUTHORITY SHALL TAKE DUE ACCOUNT’ in Part 3.2: ‘- 32020 D 1525: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1525 of 16 October 2020(OJ L 346, 20.10.2020, p. 31).’ 2. The following indent is added in point 80 (Commission Decision 2004/558/EC) in Part 4.2: ‘- 32020 D 1663: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1663 of 6 November 2020(OJ L 374, 10.11.2020, p. 8).’ Article 2 The texts of Implementing Decisions (EU) 2020/1525 and (EU) 2020/1663 in the Norwegian language, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic. (1) OJ L 346, 20.10.2020, p. 31. (2) OJ L 374, 10.11.2020, p. 8. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/97/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 18.1.2024 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. Done at Brussels, 19 March 2021. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Clara GANSLANDT * No constitutional requirements indicated. 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/97/oj

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