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 products like milk, eggs, honey, aquaculture products and other animal-derived foods.
Structure and main provisions:
1. The regulation modifies Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/405 by:
– Replacing Annex -I with new updated lists of authorized 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 submit required evidence
– 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 products:
– ‘X’ for approved control plans
– ‘O’ for intention to export composite products
– ‘Δ’ for specific conditions
2. Each country’s authorization is product-specific and can include limitations or specific conditions
3. The changes affect various product categories including:
– Aquaculture products
– Milk and dairy
– Eggs and egg products
– Honey
– Meat products
4. The regulation includes detailed tables specifying exactly which products each country can export to the EU
: The regulation includes specific provisions regarding Ukraine, maintaining its authorization to export various products including bovine, porcine, poultry, aquaculture products, milk, eggs, rabbit, and honey to the EU.
