The essence of the act in 3-5 sentences:
This Regulation amends the EU rules regarding the lists of third countries authorized to export certain fishery products and food-producing animals to the EU. It updates the lists of countries that have approved control plans for monitoring pharmacologically active substances, pesticides and contaminants in food products. The act specifically modifies permissions for various countries regarding exports of milk, eggs, honey, aquaculture products and other animal-derived foods to the EU market.
Structure and main provisions:
1. The regulation modifies Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/405 by:
– Replacing Annex -I with updated lists of authorized third countries
– Amending Annex IX regarding specific provisions for Armenia
2. Key changes include:
– Removal of authorizations for several countries (Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Nigeria, Tunisia) due to failure to provide required guarantees
– New approvals (Brazil for eggs, Kazakhstan for honey)
– Modifications of existing authorizations (Singapore for aquaculture products)
– Removal of authorizations for countries no longer interested in exports (UAE and Pitcairn Islands for honey)
Most important provisions for use:
1. The regulation establishes clear marking system for different types of authorizations:
– ‘X’ for full approval with control plan
– ‘O’ for conditional approval
– ‘Δ’ for specific restrictions
2. Each country’s authorization is product-specific and can include:
– Live animals (bovine, ovine/caprine, porcine, equine, poultry)
– Animal products (milk, eggs, honey)
– Aquaculture products
– Wild and farmed game
3. The authorization can be withdrawn if countries fail to maintain required control plans or provide necessary guarantees.
: The regulation includes specific provisions regarding Ukraine, maintaining its authorization for exports of bovine, porcine, poultry, aquaculture products, milk, eggs, rabbit, and honey to the EU.
