Review of the EU legislation for 24/04/2025

Review of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/782

This regulation reintroduces a standardized method for determining the carbonate content in animal feed. This is essential for the precise quantification of carbonates, particularly in additives like lanthanum carbonate octahydrate. It also allows for accurate declaration of calcium carbonate content in certain feed materials.
The regulation amends Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 by adding a new part ‘P. DETERMINATION OF CARBONATES’ outlining the scope of the method and excluding feed containing iron carbonate. The method involves decomposing carbonates with hydrochloric acid and measuring the released carbon dioxide.

Review of Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/806

This regulation imposes a fisheries closure for blue marlin in the Atlantic Ocean for vessels flying the flag of Spain. Spain has exhausted its quota for blue marlin for 2025.
Fishing activities for blue marlin by Spanish vessels are prohibited from February 8, 2025. Any blue marlin caught after that date cannot be retained, relocated, transhipped, sold, or entered into commerce.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 270/2024

This Decision incorporates Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/875 and (EU) 2024/878 into Annex II of the EEA Agreement. This will also apply in the EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway).
This act extends EU rules on abbreviations, pictograms, and packaging sizes for veterinary medicinal products to the EEA.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 296/2024

This Decision amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2023/893 and (EU) 2023/989, which relate to air traffic controllers’ licenses and aircraft airworthiness.
This decision extends the updated requirements for air traffic controllers’ licenses and aircraft airworthiness to the EEA countries, ensuring harmonized standards across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 285/2024

This Decision updates Annex II to the EEA Agreement, incorporating recent EU regulations concerning plant protection products. The act integrates several Commission Regulations and Implementing Regulations from 2024, addressing data requirements for safeners and synergists, extending approval periods for certain active substances, allocating evaluation responsibilities among Member States, renewing approval for metconazole, and approving Onobrychis viciifolia dried pellets as a basic substance.
This decision ensures the standards and requirements outlined in these regulations now apply within the European Economic Area, ensuring consistency in the regulation of plant protection products across the EU and EEA member states. Businesses and stakeholders involved in the production, distribution, and use of these substances within the EEA need to be aware of and comply with these updated regulations.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 260/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1331. This extends the EU’s rules on drug precursors to the EEA countries.
The Delegated Regulation adds Isopropylidene (2-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)acetyl)malonate (IMDPAM) to the list of scheduled substances under Regulations (EC) No 273/2004 and (EC) No 111/2005.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 261/2024

This Decision amends Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1355. It means that the maximum residue levels for benzovindiflupyr, chlorantraniliprole, emamectin, quinclorac, spiromesifen, and triflumuron will now also apply within the European Economic Area.
This regulation concerns maximum residue levels for certain pesticides in or on specific products.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 300/2024

This Decision amends Annexes II and IV to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2048, that corrects previous delegated regulations concerning energy labelling requirements for air conditioners, light sources, refrigerating appliances, and refrigerating appliances with a direct sales function.
This act ensures that the corrections to energy labelling requirements for various appliances are also applicable within the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 301/2024

This Decision amends Protocol 4 to the EEA Agreement concerning rules of origin. The amendment facilitates the application of permeability between the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin and the Transitional rules. This allows for extended cooperation by enabling goods that have obtained originating status under one set of rules to be considered as originating under the other, thereby simplifying trade.
This amendment broadens the scope of cumulation of origin between the Convention rules and the Transitional rules for a wider range of goods. This change effectively makes it easier for goods to qualify for preferential originating status, promoting trade and economic cooperation within the EEA and with other Contracting Parties.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No. 290/2024

This Decision amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters, to incorporate Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2022/1648. This Directive relates to a derogation for organic varieties of vegetable species suitable for organic production.
This act ensures that organic farmers and producers within the EEA can benefit from the derogation concerning organic varieties of vegetable species, promoting the development and use of organic production methods.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 299/2024

This Decision amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2883. This regulation provides technical information for calculating technical provisions and basic own funds for insurance and reinsurance companies.
This act ensures that the technical information for calculating technical provisions and basic own funds, as specified in the regulation, is applicable within the EEA, maintaining alignment with EU standards for insurance and reinsurance businesses.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 264/2024

This Decision amends Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement (Statistics) by replacing a previous regulation with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2286 concerning integrated farm statistics for the reference year 2023.
This act ensures that EEA member states align their statistical reporting on integrated farm statistics with the latest EU standards.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 259/2024

This Decision amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement (veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1229, which sets maximum levels for cross-contamination of antimicrobial substances in animal feed and establishes methods for analyzing these substances.
This inclusion means that EEA member states (excluding Liechtenstein under certain conditions) are now obligated to enforce the maximum levels of cross-contamination of antimicrobial active substances in non-target feed and adhere to the specified methods of analysis. This ensures a harmonized approach to controlling antimicrobial resistance in feed across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 287/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2151 regarding harmonized marking specifications for single-use plastic products.
This means that single-use plastic products listed in Part D of the Annex to Directive (EU) 2019/904 must adhere to the harmonized marking specifications not only in the EU but also in the EEA countries.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 266/2024

This Decision amends Annexes II and XX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Regulation (EU) 2019/1010, which focuses on aligning reporting obligations in environmental legislation.
This integration means that EEA member states must now comply with the updated reporting obligations outlined in Regulation (EU) 2019/1010 for the specified environmental directives and regulations.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision 2025/584

This Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/905 into the EEA Agreement, specifically amending Annex II concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The core of the decision is to extend the EU’s rules on antimicrobial medicinal products to the European Economic Area. This ensures that the prohibition of using certain antimicrobial substances in animals or products of animal origin also applies to goods imported into the EEA from third countries.
This means that businesses involved in importing animals or animal products into the EEA (including Iceland and Norway) must ensure that those products comply with the EU’s restrictions on the use of certain antimicrobial medicinal products. This is to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision 2025/585

This Decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/246 into the EEA Agreement, specifically addressing veterinary, phytosanitary matters, technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The Decision ensures that the updated regulations regarding Pythium oligandrum strain M1, Trichoderma atroviride strain AGR2, and Trichoderma atroviride strain AT10 are also applicable within the European Economic Area.
This means that the changes introduced by Regulation (EU) 2024/246, which concern the use of specific strains of Pythium oligandrum and Trichoderma atroviride, now also apply within the EEA.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 283/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate recent Commission Implementing Regulations concerning active substances used in plant protection products.
The withdrawal of approval for acibenzolar-S-methyl (Regulation 2024/1696), amendments to the conditions of approval for metalaxyl-M (Regulation 2024/1718), and the extension of approval periods for amisulbrom, S-abscisic acid, thiencarbazone and valifenalate (Regulation 2024/1892). These changes directly impact the types and uses of plant protection products allowed within the EEA.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 297/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2590 into the EEA Agreement, which concerns detailed rules for the type-approval of motor vehicles related to advanced driver distraction warning systems.
The technical requirements and test procedures for advanced driver distraction warning systems outlined in the EU regulation now also apply within the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision 2025/600

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification related to foodstuffs. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/230 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation updates the requirements for information exchange between third countries, control authorities, and control bodies to supervise their recognition under Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, which deals with organic production and labeling of organic products.
This means that third countries, control authorities, and control bodies involved in the organic food sector must comply with the updated information requirements outlined in Regulation 2024/230 for their recognition to be valid within the EEA. Operators involved in the import/export of organic products should take note of the new requirements.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision 2025/594

This Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1721 into the EEA Agreement, ensuring the consistent application of rules regarding financial services within the European Economic Area. This regulation provides technical information for calculating technical provisions and basic own funds for insurance and reinsurance companies. The decision facilitates the integration of EU financial regulations into the EEA legal framework.
This ensures that the technical information for calculating technical provisions and basic own funds, as specified in the regulation, is applicable within the EEA, maintaining alignment with EU standards for insurance and reinsurance businesses.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 262/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1328, which concerns restrictions on certain siloxanes (D4, D5, and D6) under the REACH Regulation, into the EEA Agreement.
The restrictions on octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) and dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) now apply to the EEA countries.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 273/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2564 into the EEA Agreement, specifically under Chapter XV, which concerns technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification.
This means that the harmonized classification and labeling rules for specific substances as defined in the EU regulation will now also apply within the EEA, ensuring consistency in the regulation of these substances across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 282/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification related to foodstuffs. The core of the decision is to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1682, which pertains to the inclusion of processed manure as a component material in EU fertilising products, into the EEA Agreement.
This means that processed manure can now be used as a component material in EU fertilising products within the EEA, harmonising standards and regulations across the European Economic Area in this specific area of fertilising products.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 256/2024

This Decision amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2020/177 into the EEA Agreement, updating regulations related to pests of plants on seeds and other plant reproductive material.
The updated regulations concerning pests of plants on seeds and other plant reproductive material will now apply within the EEA, ensuring consistency with EU standards.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 294/2024

This Decision amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning financial services. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1872 into the EEA Agreement.
The updated mapping tables for credit risk assessments are now applicable within the EEA, ensuring that the regulatory framework for financial services related to credit risk is consistent across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 286/2024

This Decision amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2165, which concerns the publication of CO2 emissions data for heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers, into the EEA Agreement.
The CO2 emissions data for heavy-duty vehicles, as published under the EU decision, will also be applicable within the European Economic Area, ensuring consistent environmental standards across the EU and EEA.

Review of the EU Official Journal Notice regarding EEA Joint Committee Decisions in 2024

The most important aspect of this document is the list of EU legal acts that have been incorporated into the EEA Agreement and their corresponding dates of entry into force. This information is crucial for understanding the legal framework applicable within the EEA.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 309/2024

This Decision amends Protocol 4 to the EEA Agreement concerning rules of origin. The amendment incorporates a dynamic reference to the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin.
This update aims to facilitate extended cooperation among the parties, and outlines specific rules for determining the origin of products within the EEA, including special considerations for Liechtenstein and the treatment of Ceuta and Melilla.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 295/2024

This Decision amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1820.
The changes to the implementing technical standards regarding the mapping of credit assessments by external credit assessment institutions, as outlined in Regulation (EU) 2024/1820, now apply within the EEA, ensuring consistent financial regulations across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 298/2024

This Decision amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Decision (EU) 2023/2481, which establishes indicative ranges for Union-wide performance targets for the air traffic management network for the fourth reference period (2025-2029).
The indicative ranges for the Union-wide performance targets for the air traffic management network for 2025-2029 will also apply within the European Economic Area, ensuring harmonized air traffic management standards and performance across the EU and EEA.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 253/2024

This Decision amends Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulations (EU) 2024/1314 and 2024/1318, which relate to maximum residue levels (MRLs) of certain pesticides in food products.
The EEA countries (excluding Liechtenstein under specific conditions) are now obliged to apply the updated maximum residue levels for dithianon and prothioconazole in or on certain products, ensuring harmonized standards for food safety across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 288/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1399 regarding the classification of solid wood panelling and cladding without testing in relation to their reaction to fire.
This inclusion ensures that the EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) apply the same standards as the EU regarding the classification of solid wood panelling and cladding in terms of their reaction to fire, thereby facilitating trade and ensuring consistent safety standards across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 254/2024

This Decision amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The Decision incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations which amend earlier Regulations concerning feed additives for animals.
This ensures harmonized standards for veterinary and phytosanitary matters across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 265/2024

This Decision amends Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning company law, to incorporate several Commission Regulations that update international accounting standards into the EEA Agreement.
This ensures that companies within the EEA adopt the updated standards for financial reporting, promoting consistency and comparability in financial information across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 304/2024

This Decision amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2049, which relates to restrictions on mercury-added products.
The EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) are now legally obliged to apply the same rules regarding mercury-added products as the EU member states.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 298/2024

This Decision amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Decision (EU) 2023/2481, which establishes indicative ranges for Union-wide performance targets for the air traffic management network for the fourth reference period (2025-2029).
This means that the indicative performance targets for air traffic management set by the EU for 2025-2029 will also apply to the EEA member states, ensuring a harmonized approach to air traffic management across the European Economic Area.

Review of Entry Into Force of Croatia’s participation in the EEA

This notice announces the entry into force of the Agreement on the participation of the Republic of Croatia in the European Economic Area (EEA) and three related agreements.
The agreements officially came into effect on February 19, 2025, meaning the provisions of the core agreement and its related protocols are legally binding from this date forward.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 253/2024

This Decision amends Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulations (EU) 2024/1314 and 2024/1318 concerning maximum residue levels (MRLs) of certain pesticides in food products.
The EEA countries (excluding Liechtenstein) are now obliged to implement and enforce the updated maximum residue levels for dithianon and prothioconazole in or on the specified food products.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 252/2024

This Decision amends Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/908, which concerns the number and names of the permanent Scientific Panels of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
This updates the regulatory framework for food safety within the European Economic Area by adjusting the structure of the Scientific Panels of the European Food Safety Authority.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 274/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2047, which authorises the placing on the market of seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. as a traditional food from a third country.
The authorization for placing seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea on the market, as outlined in the incorporated regulation, now extends to the EEA countries.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 272/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1611 regarding the authorization of isomaltulose powder as a novel food.
This means that the authorisation for placing isomaltulose powder on the market as a novel food, as detailed in the EU regulation, now also applies within the EEA.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 274/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2047, which authorises the placing on the market of seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. as a traditional food from a third country.
This means that the authorisation for placing seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea on the market as traditional food now also applies within the EEA, harmonising food standards and trade regulations across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 272/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1611 regarding the authorization of isomaltulose powder as a novel food into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the regulation applies within the European Economic Area.
This means that the rules and standards set out in Regulation (EU) 2024/1611 regarding the authorization of isomaltulose powder as a novel food now apply across the EEA, harmonizing food standards and market access for this product within the region.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 275/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1023 regarding the conditions of use of the novel food lactitol into the EEA Agreement.
This means that the conditions of use for lactitol as a novel food, as specified in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1023, will now also be legally binding within the EEA, ensuring harmonized standards and regulations across the European Economic Area concerning this particular food additive.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 268/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/859 and (EU) 2024/860.
The content of these regulations, which relate to the maximum residue limits for sodium salicylate and specifications for 17β-oestradiol, respectively, now also apply within the EEA.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 291/2024

This Decision amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement concerning financial services. The decision incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024/1623 into the EEA Agreement, updating the regulatory framework for credit risk, credit valuation adjustment risk, operational risk, market risk, and the output floor applicable to financial institutions within the European Economic Area.
This update modifies the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1623 within the EFTA States.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 257/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1180, which concerns standards relating to the eCall system.
Businesses and individuals within the EEA must comply with the updated standards outlined in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1180.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 258/2024

This Decision amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1989. This regulation concerns the authorization of several substances as feed additives for all animal species and amends a previous regulation regarding the terms of authorization for d,l-isomenthone.
The substances listed in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1989 are now authorized for use as feed additives across the EEA, ensuring consistency in standards for animal feed.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 306/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2462 regarding restrictions on undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts, and PFHxA-related substances.
The restrictions on PFHxA, its salts, and related substances now apply to the EEA countries, ensuring harmonized regulations concerning these substances across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 276/2024

This Decision amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement to incorporate three Commission Implementing Regulations concerning feed additives.
Businesses and agricultural operators within the EEA must comply with the requirements and restrictions outlined in Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/1685, 2024/1723, and 2024/1727. These regulations detail which feed additives are authorized for use, which are being withdrawn, and the specific conditions for their application, impacting the production and safety standards for animal feed within the EEA.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 277/2024

This Decision amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1730, which authorizes benzoic acid as a feed additive for weaned piglets and pigs for fattening.
The authorization of benzoic acid as a feed additive, as detailed in the incorporated regulation, now applies across the EEA, harmonizing standards for feedingstuffs within the region, except for Liechtenstein under specific conditions.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 267/2024

This Decision amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1028, updating the definition of complex motor-powered aircraft.
The updated definition of complex motor-powered aircraft, as outlined in the EU regulation, now applies within the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 298/2024

This Decision amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1688, which sets Union-wide performance targets for the air traffic management network for the fourth reference period, running from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029, into the EEA Agreement.
This means that the performance targets set for the air traffic management network within the EU for the period of 2025-2029 will also apply to the EEA countries.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 251/2024

This Decision amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2431.
This means that the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/2431 now also apply within the EEA, specifically concerning the interoperability of spatial data sets and services.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 284/2024

This Decision amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2795, which pertains to the date of application of own funds requirements for market risk.
This means that entities within the EEA will need to comply with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/2795 regarding the application of own funds requirements for market risk.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 271/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2021/1958 and (EU) 2023/1675, which concern the type-approval of motor vehicles and their intelligent speed assistance (ISA) systems.
Details how the Intelligent Speed Assistance systems should interpret various speed limit signs and zones within Iceland, ensuring that the technology functions correctly and provides appropriate feedback to drivers. This adaptation is crucial for the practical application and effectiveness of the ISA systems in Icelandic vehicles.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 278/2024

This Decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1944, which concerns the publication of references of European Assessment Documents for specific construction products.
This means that the technical specifications and standards outlined in the Implementing Decision regarding thermal insulation boards and fastening elements for external walls now apply within the EEA, ensuring consistency in product standards across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 289/2024

This Decision amends Annex VII to the EEA Agreement concerning the recognition of professional qualifications, incorporating Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/782 and Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2024/1395.
This means that professionals from EEA countries seeking recognition of their qualifications will need to meet the updated standards in the area of professional qualifications.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 305/2024

This Decision amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1956, which updates the European List of ship recycling facilities.
This ensures that ships flagged in EEA countries are recycled in facilities that meet EU standards, promoting environmentally sound and safe ship recycling practices across the European Economic Area.

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 250/2024

This Decision amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters, incorporating Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/216.
The rules and standards set out in the EU regulation regarding aquatic animal diseases and species posing a risk for their spread now also apply to the EEA countries (with the exception of Liechtenstein).

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 255/2024

This Decision aims to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/771 into the EEA Agreement, specifically amending Annex I, which deals with veterinary and phytosanitary matters.
The updated methods for sampling and analysis for the official control of feed, as detailed in Regulation (EU) 2024/771, now become legally binding within the EEA, ensuring consistent standards across the participating countries (excluding Liechtenstein).

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 269/2024

This Decision amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, incorporating Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1012, which concerns standards for safe and secure parking areas for truck drivers and procedures for their certification.
The standards detailing the level of service and security of safe and secure parking areas, as well as the procedures for their certification, now apply not only within the EU but also within the EEA (which includes countries like Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).

Review of EEA Joint Committee Decision No 255/2024

This Decision aims to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/771 into the EEA Agreement, specifically amending Annex I concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The incorporation updates the regulations concerning the methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feed within the EEA.
The updated methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feed, as detailed in Regulation (EU) 2024/771, now apply within the EEA, ensuring harmonized standards for feed safety and

Review of each of legal acts published today:

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/782 of 23 April 2025 amending Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 as regards the determination of carbonates in feed

This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/782 reintroduces a method for determining carbonates in animal feed, which had been previously removed. This regulation is essential for accurately quantifying carbonates in feed, particularly for additives like lanthanum carbonate octahydrate and for declaring calcium carbonate content in certain feed materials.

The regulation amends Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 by adding a new part ‘P. DETERMINATION OF CARBONATES’. This part outlines the purpose and scope of the method, which is to determine the amount of carbonates (expressed as calcium carbonate) in feed, excluding feed containing iron carbonate. It details the principle of the method, which involves decomposing carbonates with hydrochloric acid and measuring the released carbon dioxide. The regulation specifies the necessary reagents, including hydrochloric acid, pure calcium carbonate, and sulphuric acid. It also describes the required apparatus, specifically the Scheibler-Dietrich apparatus or equivalent, and provides a detailed procedure for conducting the analysis, including calculations for determining the carbonate content.

The most important provision of this regulation is the reintroduction of a standardized method for determining carbonate content in feed. This is crucial for ensuring accurate labeling and quality control of feed products, particularly those containing specific additives or requiring declaration of calcium carbonate content. The detailed procedure outlined in the Annex, including the use of the Scheibler-Dietrich apparatus, provides a clear and consistent methodology for laboratories to follow.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/806 of 15 April 2025 establishing a fisheries closure for blue marlin in the Atlantic Ocean for vessels flying the flag of Spain

This Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/806 establishes a fisheries closure for blue marlin in the Atlantic Ocean specifically for vessels flying the flag of Spain. It acknowledges that Spain has exhausted its allocated quota for blue marlin in the Atlantic Ocean for 2025 and, as a result, prohibits further fishing activities for this stock by Spanish vessels.

The Regulation consists of three articles and an annex. Article 1 declares the quota exhaustion for Spain regarding blue marlin in the Atlantic Ocean for 2025, referencing the specific stock in the Annex. Article 2 prohibits fishing activities for the specified stock by Spanish vessels from the date mentioned in the Annex, including relocation or transhipment of fish caught after that date. It also reminds that Spain shall ensure that the landings of blue marlins that are dead when brought alongside the vessel are not sold or entered into commerce. Article 3 states that the Regulation will enter into force the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Annex specifies the closing date for the blue marlin fishery for Spanish vessels in the Atlantic Ocean.

The most important provision of this regulation is the prohibition of fishing activities for blue marlin in the Atlantic Ocean by vessels flying the flag of or registered in Spain from the closing date specified in the Annex, which is 8 February 2025. This means that any blue marlin caught by these vessels after this date cannot be retained, relocated, transhipped, sold, or entered into commerce.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 279/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/545]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations related to veterinary medicinal products into the EEA Agreement. These regulations concern the standardization of packaging for veterinary medicines within the European Economic Area.

The structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and purpose, followed by four articles. Article 1 incorporates Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/875 and (EU) 2024/878 into Annex II of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 specifies that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of these regulations will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the date of entry into force, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly integrates the two EU regulations into the EEA Agreement. This means that the rules on abbreviations, pictograms, and packaging sizes for veterinary medicinal products will now also apply in the EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway).

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 296/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025/564]

This is the Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 296/2024, which amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The decision incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations into the EEA Agreement: Regulation (EU) 2023/893 concerning air traffic controllers’ licenses and certificates, and Regulation (EU) 2023/989 regarding the continuing airworthiness of aircraft. This ensures that the EEA countries adopt the updated EU regulations in the field of transport.

The Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2023/893 and (EU) 2023/989. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of these regulations will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the two EU regulations into the EEA Agreement. This means that the updated requirements for air traffic controllers’ licenses and aircraft airworthiness will also apply in the EEA countries, ensuring harmonized standards across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 285/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/553]

This act, Decision No. 285/2024 of the EEA Joint Committee, updates Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate recent EU regulations concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification, specifically related to plant protection products. The decision integrates several Commission Regulations and Implementing Regulations from 2024, addressing data requirements for safeners and synergists, extending approval periods for certain active substances, allocating evaluation responsibilities among Member States, renewing approval for metconazole, and approving Onobrychis viciifolia dried pellets as a basic substance. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU standards in these areas.

The act amends Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding specific indents and points that reference the newly incorporated EU regulations. These additions include: Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1487, and Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/324, 2024/1734, 2024/1749, and 2024/1768. The structure of the act is straightforward, focusing on updating the annex with references to the new regulations. There are no substantial changes beyond the inclusion of these new regulations.

The most important provision of this act is the incorporation of the listed EU regulations into the EEA Agreement. This means that the standards and requirements outlined in these regulations now apply within the European Economic Area, ensuring consistency in the regulation of plant protection products across the EU and EEA member states. Businesses and stakeholders involved in the production, distribution, and use of these substances within the EEA need to be aware of and comply with these updated regulations.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 277/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/588]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1331 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation concerns drug precursors and specifically adds Isopropylidene (2-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)acetyl)malonate (IMDPAM) and other substances to the list of scheduled substances under Regulations (EC) No 273/2004 and (EC) No 111/2005.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new indent to point 15x of Chapter XIII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, which references Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1331. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1331, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic. Article 3 specifies that the Decision will come into force on 7 December 2024, provided that all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1331 into the EEA Agreement, thereby extending the EU’s rules on drug precursors, including the control of IMDPAM, to the EEA countries.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 265/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/586]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1355 into the EEA Agreement, which concerns maximum residue levels for certain pesticides in or on specific products. The Decision updates the lists of incorporated EU legislation within the specified annexes of the EEA Agreement.

The act consists of five articles. Articles 1 and 2 amend Annex I and Annex II to the EEA Agreement, respectively, by adding references to Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1355. Article 3 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1355 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement. Article 5 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision of this act is the incorporation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1355 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the maximum residue levels (MRLs) for benzovindiflupyr, chlorantraniliprole, emamectin, quinclorac, spiromesifen, and triflumuron in or on certain agricultural products, as specified in the Regulation, will now also apply within the European Economic Area. This ensures harmonized standards for food safety and trade between the EU and EEA member states.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 275/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) and Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement [2025/549]

This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) and Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2048 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation corrects previous delegated regulations concerning energy labelling requirements for air conditioners, light sources, refrigerating appliances, and refrigerating appliances with a direct sales function.

The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by five articles. Articles 1 and 2 add references to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2048 within specific points in Chapter IV of Annex II and Annex IV to the EEA Agreement, respectively. Article 3 ensures the authenticity of the text of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2048 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon notifications under the EEA Agreement. Article 5 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2048 into the EEA Agreement, as it ensures that the corrections to energy labelling requirements for various appliances are also applicable within the European Economic Area. This has implications for manufacturers, importers, and retailers of these products within the EEA, ensuring alignment with EU standards on energy labelling.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 308/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Protocol 4 to the EEA Agreement, on rules of origin [2025/573]

This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Protocol 4 to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning rules of origin. The amendment aims to facilitate the application of permeability between the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin and the Transitional rules, which are a more flexible set of origin rules implemented on a transitional, bilateral basis by some Contracting Parties. This change allows for extended cooperation by enabling goods that have obtained originating status under one set of rules to be considered as originating under the other, thereby simplifying trade.

The Decision introduces a new paragraph, 1a, to Article 8 of Appendix A to Protocol 4 of the EEA Agreement. This new paragraph allows cumulation of origin as provided for in Article 7 to be applied to goods classified under specific chapters of the Harmonised System (HS), namely Chapters 1, 3, and 16 (for processed fishery products), and Chapters 25 to 97. These goods must have obtained originating status by applying the rules of origin as set out in Appendix I and the relevant provisions of Appendix II to the Convention. The application of this paragraph is conditional on the goods being considered as originating in the applying Contracting Parties for which cumulation is possible.

The most important provision of this Decision is the introduction of paragraph 1a to Article 8 of Appendix A to Protocol 4. This amendment broadens the scope of cumulation of origin between the Convention rules and the Transitional rules for a wider range of goods. This change effectively makes it easier for goods to qualify for preferential originating status, promoting trade and economic cooperation within the EEA and with other Contracting Parties.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 261/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025/619]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2022/1648, which relates to a derogation for organic varieties of vegetable species suitable for organic production, into the EEA Agreement. This Decision ensures that the updated EU regulations regarding organic vegetable varieties are also applicable within the European Economic Area.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new indent to point 15 of Chapter III of Annex I to the EEA Agreement, which specifically references Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2022/1648. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Implementing Directive (EU) 2022/1648 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, ensuring its authenticity in these languages. Article 3 states that the Decision will come into force on 7 December 2024, contingent upon all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being made. Article 4 directs the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision of this act is the incorporation of Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2022/1648 into the EEA Agreement. This inclusion ensures that organic farmers and producers within the EEA can benefit from the derogation concerning organic varieties of vegetable species, promoting the development and use of organic production methods.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 311/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025/575]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2883 into the EEA Agreement, ensuring the consistent application of rules regarding financial services within the European Economic Area. This regulation provides technical information for calculating technical provisions and basic own funds for insurance and reinsurance companies. The decision facilitates the integration of EU financial regulations into the EEA legal framework.

The Decision consists of four articles.
* Article 1 introduces a new point to Annex IX of the EEA Agreement, specifically incorporating Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2883.
* Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2883, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, will be considered authentic.
* Article 3 states that the Decision will come into effect on December 7, 2024, contingent upon all notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being completed.
* Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2883 into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the technical information for calculating technical provisions and basic own funds, as specified in the regulation, is applicable within the EEA, maintaining alignment with EU standards for insurance and reinsurance businesses.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 306/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025/571]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement. The decision updates the statistical requirements related to integrated farm statistics within the European Economic Area (EEA). Specifically, it replaces a previous regulation with a newer one concerning the data to be provided for the reference year 2023.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 replaces the reference to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1200/2009 with a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2286 in point 23a of Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2286, which will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which effectively updates the legal framework for integrated farm statistics within the EEA by substituting the older Commission Regulation (EC) No 1200/2009 with the more recent Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2286. This ensures that EEA member states align their statistical reporting on integrated farm statistics with the latest EU standards.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 253/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025/616]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1229 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation sets maximum levels for cross-contamination of antimicrobial substances in animal feed and establishes methods for analyzing these substances. The Decision ensures that the provisions of the EU regulation also apply within the European Economic Area, with the exception of Liechtenstein under specific conditions.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new point in Part 7.1 of Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement, referencing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1229. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1229 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the Decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Finally, Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision of this Decision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1229 into the EEA Agreement. This inclusion means that EEA member states (excluding Liechtenstein under certain conditions) are now obligated to enforce the maximum levels of cross-contamination of antimicrobial active substances in non-target feed and adhere to the specified methods of analysis. This ensures a harmonized approach to controlling antimicrobial resistance in feed across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 286/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/555]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2151 regarding harmonized marking specifications for single-use plastic products into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the regulation, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of certain plastic products, also applies within the European Economic Area.

The structure of the Decision is straightforward. It has a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 introduces the new point referencing Regulation (EU) 2020/2151 into Chapter XVII of Annex II of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2151 will be authentic. Article 3 defines the entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The main provision of this Decision is the incorporation of Regulation (EU) 2020/2151 into the EEA Agreement. This means that single-use plastic products listed in Part D of the Annex to Directive (EU) 2019/904 must adhere to the harmonized marking specifications not only in the EU but also in the EEA countries.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 300/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) and Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/565]

This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annexes II and XX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Regulation (EU) 2019/1010, which focuses on aligning reporting obligations in environmental legislation. This ensures that EEA member states adhere to the updated reporting standards set by the EU for various environmental directives and regulations. The decision aims to streamline environmental reporting and monitoring across the European Economic Area.

The Decision is structured into five articles. Articles 1 and 2 detail the specific amendments to Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) and Annex XX (Environment) of the EEA Agreement, respectively. These amendments involve adding references to Regulation (EU) 2019/1010 within the context of several existing directives and regulations, such as those concerning the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (Directive 2010/63/EU), timber regulation (Regulation (EU) No 995/2010), and various environmental directives related to pollution, environmental liability, and access to environmental information. Article 3 states that the text of Regulation (EU) 2019/1010 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be authentic. Articles 4 and 5 cover the entry into force and publication of the decision.

The most important provisions of this Decision are the amendments to Annexes II and XX, which integrate Regulation (EU) 2019/1010 into the EEA Agreement. This integration means that EEA member states must now comply with the updated reporting obligations outlined in Regulation (EU) 2019/1010 for the specified environmental directives and regulations. Additionally, the adaptation clauses in Article 1 and 2, which grant the EFTA Surveillance Authority access to relevant databases and digital information exchange mechanisms, are crucial for ensuring effective monitoring and enforcement of environmental regulations within the EFTA states.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 278/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/584]

Here’s a breakdown of the EEA Joint Committee Decision 2025/584:

This Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/905 into the EEA Agreement, specifically amending Annex II concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The core of the decision is to extend the EU’s rules on antimicrobial medicinal products to the European Economic Area. This ensures that the prohibition of using certain antimicrobial substances in animals or products of animal origin also applies to goods imported into the EEA from third countries.

**Structure and Key Provisions:**

* **Article 1:** This is the operative article. It amends Annex II of the EEA Agreement by adding point 22l, which references Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/905. This effectively integrates the regulation into the EEA legal framework.
* **Article 2:** Mandates that the authentic texts of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/905 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal.
* **Article 3:** Specifies the date of entry into force of the Decision, dependent on the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.
* **Article 4:** Requires the Decision to be published in the EEA Section and the EEA Supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union.

**Main Provisions for Practical Use:**

The most important aspect of this Decision is the incorporation of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/905 into the EEA Agreement. This means that businesses involved in importing animals or animal products into the EEA (including Iceland and Norway) must ensure that those products comply with the EU’s restrictions on the use of certain antimicrobial medicinal products. This is to combat antimicrobial resistance.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 263/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/615]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/246 into the EEA Agreement, specifically addressing veterinary, phytosanitary matters, technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The Decision ensures that the updated regulations regarding Pythium oligandrum strain M1, Trichoderma atroviride strain AGR2, and Trichoderma atroviride strain AT10 are also applicable within the European Economic Area.

The structure of the Decision is straightforward. It consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and purpose, followed by five articles. Articles 1 and 2 amend Annex I and Annex II to the EEA Agreement, respectively, by adding references to Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/246. Article 3 mandates the publication of the Regulation (EU) 2024/246 text in Icelandic and Norwegian in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date, and Article 5 concerns the publication of the Decision itself. This Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein.

The most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/246 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the changes introduced by Regulation (EU) 2024/246, which concern the use of specific strains of Pythium oligandrum and Trichoderma atroviride, now also apply within the EEA.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 284/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/552]

This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate recent Commission Implementing Regulations concerning active substances used in plant protection products. The overall effect is to update the EEA Agreement to reflect the EU’s latest regulatory changes in this area.

The Decision modifies Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically addressing point 13a related to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011. It removes a previous indent concerning Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/389 and adds indents to incorporate Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/1696, 2024/1718, and 2024/1892. The Decision also adds reference to amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/617 and repeals point 13zzzzzzb related to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/389.

The most important provision is the incorporation of the new regulations concerning the approval and conditions of use of certain active substances. Specifically, the withdrawal of approval for acibenzolar-S-methyl (Regulation 2024/1696), amendments to the conditions of approval for metalaxyl-M (Regulation 2024/1718), and the extension of approval periods for amisulbrom, S-abscisic acid, thiencarbazone and valifenalate (Regulation 2024/1892). These changes directly impact the types and uses of plant protection products allowed within the EEA.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 268/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/605]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2590 into the EEA Agreement, which concerns detailed rules for the type-approval of motor vehicles related to advanced driver distraction warning systems. This ensures that EEA member states align with EU regulations on vehicle safety standards.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter I of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding an indent and inserting a new point referencing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2590. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2590 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section and EEA Supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which integrates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2590 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the technical requirements and test procedures for advanced driver distraction warning systems outlined in the EU regulation now also apply within the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 270/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/600]

Here’s a breakdown of the EEA Joint Committee Decision 2025/600:

This decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification related to foodstuffs. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/230 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation updates the requirements for information exchange between third countries, control authorities, and control bodies to supervise their recognition under Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, which deals with organic production and labeling of organic products. The decision ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the latest EU regulations in the area of organic food supervision.

**Structure and Main Provisions:**

* **Article 1:** This article is the core of the decision. It adds a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/230 within point 54bg of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement. This incorporation means that the provisions of Regulation 2024/230 now also apply within the EEA.
* **Article 2:** This article mandates the publication of the text of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/230 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal. These language versions are considered authentic, ensuring consistent interpretation across the EEA.
* **Article 3:** This article defines the entry into force date of the decision, which is set for December 7, 2024, contingent upon all necessary notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being completed.
* **Article 4:** This article stipulates that the decision will be published in the EEA Section and the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, ensuring transparency and accessibility.

**Main Provisions for Practical Use:**

The most important aspect of this decision is the incorporation of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/230 into the EEA Agreement. This means that third countries, control authorities, and control bodies involved in the organic food sector must comply with the updated information requirements outlined in Regulation 2024/230 for their recognition to be valid within the EEA. Operators involved in the import/export of organic products should take note of the new requirements.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 269/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/614]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1721 into the EEA Agreement, which lays down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 regarding templates for the approval of several advanced vehicle safety systems. These systems include intelligent speed assistance, driver drowsiness and attention warning, event data recorders, alcohol interlock installation facilitation, and advanced driver distraction warning. The Decision ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations on vehicle safety.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new point (52h) to Chapter I of Annex II of the EEA Agreement, referencing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1721. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1721, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, will be authentic. Article 3 states the Decision’s entry into force date, which is 7 December 2024, contingent upon the completion of all notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Finally, Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1721 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the rules and templates for the approval of the specified vehicle safety systems will now also apply within the European Economic Area, ensuring consistent standards across the EU and EEA member states.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 280/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/585]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1328, which concerns restrictions on certain siloxanes (D4, D5, and D6) under the REACH Regulation, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the same rules regarding these substances apply within the European Economic Area.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new indent to point 12zc of Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing Regulation (EU) 2024/1328. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1328, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, will be authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Finally, Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024/1328 into the EEA Agreement, extending the restrictions on octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4), decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) and dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6) to the EEA countries.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 283/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/551]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2564 into the EEA Agreement, specifically under Chapter XV, which concerns technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. This inclusion ensures that the harmonized classification and labeling of certain substances, as detailed in Regulation (EU) 2024/2564, are also applicable within the European Economic Area.

The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 introduces the specific amendment by adding a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2564 within point 12zze of Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2564 in Icelandic and Norwegian in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, ensuring its authenticity in those languages. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Finally, Article 4 directs the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2564 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the harmonized classification and labeling rules for specific substances as defined in the EU regulation will now also apply within the EEA, ensuring consistency in the regulation of these substances across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 281/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/561]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1682, which pertains to the inclusion of processed manure as a component material in EU fertilising products, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU regulations regarding fertilising products are also applicable within the European Economic Area.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new indent to Chapter XIV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, explicitly referencing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1682. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1682 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, ensuring its authenticity in these languages. Article 3 stipulates that the Decision will come into force on 7 December 2024, contingent upon all notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being made. Article 4 states that the Decision will be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision of this Decision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1682 into the EEA Agreement. This means that processed manure can now be used as a component material in EU fertilising products within the EEA, harmonising standards and regulations across the European Economic Area in this specific area of fertilising products.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 260/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025/618]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2020/177 into the EEA Agreement, updating regulations related to pests of plants on seeds and other plant reproductive material. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU standards in this area.

The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and purpose, followed by four articles. Article 1 amends Part 1 of Chapter III of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2020/177 in several points related to Council Directives concerning seeds and plant reproductive material. It also adds an adaptation clarifying how references to other acts within the Directive should be interpreted within the context of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Directive (EU) 2020/177, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon completion of necessary notifications under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Implementing Directive (EU) 2020/177 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the updated regulations concerning pests of plants on seeds and other plant reproductive material will now apply within the EEA, ensuring consistency with EU standards. The adaptation clause in Article 1, clarifying the interpretation of references to other acts, is also significant for ensuring the correct application of the Directive within the EEA legal framework.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 293/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025/592]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning financial services. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1872 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation updates the mapping tables that specify the correspondence between credit risk assessments from external credit assessment institutions and the credit quality steps as defined in Regulation (EU) No 575/2013.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1872 within point 14azc of Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, which already lists Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1799. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1872 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are considered authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section and the EEA Supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1872 into the EEA Agreement, making the updated mapping tables for credit risk assessments applicable within the EEA. This ensures that the regulatory framework for financial services related to credit risk is consistent across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 302/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/596]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2165, which concerns the publication of CO2 emissions data for heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with EU regulations regarding CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 inserts a reference to Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2165 into Annex XX of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2165, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, are authentic. Article 3 states the Decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/2165 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the CO2 emissions data for heavy-duty vehicles, as published under the EU decision, will also be applicable within the European Economic Area, ensuring consistent environmental standards across the EU and EEA.

Decisions of the EEA Joint Committee for which the constitutional requirements under Article 103 of the EEA Agreement have been fulfilled in 2024 and related Decisions

This document from the Official Journal of the European Union lists decisions made by the EEA Joint Committee for which the constitutional requirements under Article 103 of the EEA Agreement have been fulfilled in 2024. It specifies the legal acts incorporated into the EEA Agreement through these decisions, along with their respective dates of entry into force. The decisions cover a wide range of topics, including roadworthiness testing, accessibility of websites and mobile applications, consumer protection rules, CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles, motor vehicle approval and market surveillance, civil aviation, financial regulations, and ecodesign requirements. The document serves as a record of the adoption and implementation of EU legislation within the European Economic Area.

The document is structured as a table, with each row representing a decision of the EEA Joint Committee. The columns provide the following information: Decision number, Date of adoption, Publication reference (including OJ L reference and EEA Supplement reference), Legal act(s) incorporated, and Date of entry into force. The legal acts incorporated are primarily EU Regulations, Directives, and Implementing Regulations/Decisions, covering diverse sectors. The dates of entry into force vary, with most decisions taking effect on 1 April 2024, followed by 16 July 2024, 1 August 2024, 1 October 2024 and 1 February 2025.

The most important provision of this document is the list of EU legal acts that have been incorporated into the EEA Agreement and their corresponding dates of entry into force. This information is crucial for understanding the legal framework applicable within the EEA, as it indicates which EU laws are now binding on EEA member states. Businesses, policymakers, and citizens operating within the EEA need to be aware of these incorporated legal acts to ensure compliance and understand their rights and obligations.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 309/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Protocol 4 to the EEA Agreement, on rules of origin [2025/578]

This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 309/2024 amends Protocol 4 to the EEA Agreement concerning rules of origin. The main goal is to update the rules of origin by incorporating a dynamic reference to the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin, ensuring the agreement always refers to the latest version of the Convention in force. This update aims to facilitate extended cooperation among the parties.

The decision replaces Articles 1 to 39 and the Annexes of the previous Protocol 4 with a new text. The new protocol includes a dynamic reference to the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin. It maintains provisions specific to the EEA, such as EEA origin rules, and preserves the existing joint declarations. It also includes specific provisions for the European Economic Area, defining products considered as originating in the EEA and addressing the territories of Liechtenstein, Ceuta, and Melilla.

The most important provisions for practical use include Article 1, which incorporates the Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin into the EEA Agreement, and Article 2, which outlines specific rules for determining the origin of products within the EEA, including special considerations for Liechtenstein and the treatment of Ceuta and Melilla. Additionally, the joint declarations clarify the acceptance of proofs of origin and the treatment of products from Andorra and San Marino.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 290/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025/562]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1820 into the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning financial services. This ensures that the updated technical standards for mapping credit assessments are also applicable within the European Economic Area.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1820 within point 1w of Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, which deals with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1800. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1820 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1820 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the changes to the implementing technical standards regarding the mapping of credit assessments by external credit assessment institutions, as outlined in Regulation (EU) 2024/1820, now apply within the EEA, ensuring consistent financial regulations across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 299/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025/563]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Decision (EU) 2023/2481, which establishes indicative ranges for Union-wide performance targets for the air traffic management network for the fourth reference period (2025-2029), into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with EU regulations concerning air traffic management.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by adding a new point referencing Commission Decision (EU) 2023/2481. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Decision (EU) 2023/2481, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Decision (EU) 2023/2481 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the indicative ranges for the Union-wide performance targets for the air traffic management network for 2025-2029 will also apply within the European Economic Area, ensuring harmonized air traffic management standards and performance across the EU and EEA.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 264/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/587]

This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulations (EU) 2024/1314 and 2024/1318, which relate to maximum residue levels (MRLs) of certain pesticides in food products. Specifically, Regulation 2024/1314 concerns dithianon, and Regulation 2024/1318 concerns prothioconazole. The Decision ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the EU’s updated regulations on pesticide residues in food.

The Decision is structured into five articles. Articles 1 and 2 amend Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement, respectively, by adding references to Regulations (EU) 2024/1314 and (EU) 2024/1318. Article 3 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated Regulations are authentic. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement. Article 5 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is the incorporation of Regulations (EU) 2024/1314 and (EU) 2024/1318 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the EEA countries (excluding Liechtenstein under specific conditions) are now obliged to apply the updated maximum residue levels for dithianon and prothioconazole in or on certain products, ensuring harmonized standards for food safety across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 288/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/558]

This is Decision No. 288/2024 of the EEA Joint Committee, which amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1399 regarding the classification of solid wood panelling and cladding without testing in relation to their reaction to fire. This decision updates the EEA Agreement to align with the EU’s updated regulations on product safety and standards.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter XXI of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1399 in point 2f, which concerns Commission Decision 2006/213/EC, and by inserting a new point 2fa that directly incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024/1399. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1399, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision of this Decision is Article 1, which integrates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1399 into the EEA Agreement. This inclusion ensures that the EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) apply the same standards as the EU regarding the classification of solid wood panelling and cladding in terms of their reaction to fire, thereby facilitating trade and ensuring consistent safety standards across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 259/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025/577]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The Decision incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations into the EEA Agreement, which relate to feed additives for animals. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the updated EU legislation in the area of animal feed.

The Decision modifies Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to the amending regulations within the existing points related to Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2023/1173 and (EU) 2024/1070. Specifically, it adds that Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1173 is amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2039, which concerns the deletion of certain feed additives. It also adds that Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1070 is amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2040, which relates to transitional measures for the renewal of authorisation of a specific preparation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol. The Decision also specifies that the texts of the amending regulations in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be authentic.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, ensuring that the latest EU regulations on feed additives are also applicable within the EEA. This ensures harmonized standards for veterinary and phytosanitary matters across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 307/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex XXII (Company law) to the EEA Agreement [2025/572]

This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning company law. The amendment incorporates several Commission Regulations that update international accounting standards into the EEA Agreement. These regulations relate to the adoption and amendment of specific International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 integrates Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1803, along with its subsequent amendments by Regulations (EU) 2023/2468, 2023/2579, and 2023/2822, into Annex XXII of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations are authentic and will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU Regulations concerning international accounting standards into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that companies within the EEA adopt the updated standards for financial reporting, promoting consistency and comparability in financial information across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 304/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/576]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning environmental regulations. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2049 into the EEA Agreement, which relates to restrictions on mercury-added products. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the EU’s updated regulations on mercury.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new indent to point 22a of Annex XX, which references Regulation (EU) 2017/852, by adding Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2049. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2049, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, will be considered authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU’s updated restrictions on mercury-added products into the EEA Agreement. This means that the EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) are now legally obliged to apply the same rules regarding mercury-added products as the EU member states.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 299/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025/563]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning the transport sector. The amendment incorporates Commission Decision (EU) 2023/2481, which establishes indicative ranges for Union-wide performance targets for the air traffic management network for the fourth reference period (2025-2029), into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s objectives in air traffic management.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 integrates Commission Decision (EU) 2023/2481 into Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement by adding a new point referencing the decision. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Decision (EU) 2023/2481, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, will be authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section and the EEA Supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union. There are no previous versions mentioned in the text.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Decision (EU) 2023/2481 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the indicative performance targets for air traffic management set by the EU for 2025-2029 will also apply to the EEA member states, ensuring a harmonized approach to air traffic management across the European Economic Area.

Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement on the participation of the Republic of Croatia in the European Economic Area and of three related agreements [2025/…]

This notice from the Official Journal of the European Union announces the entry into force of the Agreement on the participation of the Republic of Croatia in the European Economic Area (EEA) and three related agreements. These agreements concern financial mechanisms with Norway and protocols with Iceland and Norway, all stemming from Croatia’s participation in the EEA and its accession to the European Union. The agreements, signed in 2014, officially came into effect on February 19, 2025.

The notice simply states that the agreements have entered into force. It references four legal acts:

1. Agreement on the participation of the Republic of Croatia in the European Economic Area.
2. Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the European Union on a Norwegian Financial Mechanism for the period 2009-2014, which is a consequence of Croatia’s participation in the EEA.
3. Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and Iceland, which is a consequence of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union.
4. Additional Protocol to the Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Kingdom of Norway, which is a consequence of the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union.

The most important aspect of this notice is the date of entry into force: February 19, 2025. From this date forward, the provisions of the core agreement and its related protocols are legally binding.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 264/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/587]

This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulations (EU) 2024/1314 and 2024/1318, which relate to maximum residue levels (MRLs) of certain pesticides in food products. Specifically, Regulation 2024/1314 concerns dithianon, and Regulation 2024/1318 concerns prothioconazole. The Decision ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the EU’s updated regulations on pesticide residues in food.

The Decision is structured into five articles. Articles 1 and 2 amend Annex I and Annex II to the EEA Agreement, respectively, by adding references to Regulations (EU) 2024/1314 and (EU) 2024/1318. Article 3 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be authentic. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement. Article 5 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein, aligning with existing agreements between the EU and Switzerland regarding agricultural trade.

The most important provision of this Decision is the incorporation of Regulations (EU) 2024/1314 and 2024/1318 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the EEA countries (excluding Liechtenstein) are now obliged to implement and enforce the updated maximum residue levels for dithianon and prothioconazole in or on the specified food products. Businesses operating within the EEA need to be aware of these updated MRLs to ensure compliance and avoid potential trade disruptions.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 262/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/582]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/908, which concerns the number and names of the permanent Scientific Panels of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the updated EU regulations regarding food safety.

The Decision modifies Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/908. Specifically, it adds an indent to point 13 in Part 7.1 of Chapter I of Annex I and to point 54zzzc of Chapter XII of Annex II, both related to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002. The Decision also specifies that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/908 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and will be authentic.

The most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/908 into the EEA Agreement, which updates the regulatory framework for food safety within the European Economic Area by adjusting the structure of the Scientific Panels of the European Food Safety Authority.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 273/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/583]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification related to foodstuffs. The core of the amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2047, which authorizes the placing on the market of seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. as a traditional food from a third country. This regulation also amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470.

The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and rationale for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 modifies Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2047 in two separate points. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2047 will be published and considered authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2047 into the EEA Agreement. This inclusion means that the authorization for placing seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea on the market, as outlined in the incorporated regulation, now extends to the EEA countries.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 272/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/579]

This is the Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 272/2024, which amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1611, which authorises the placing on the market of isomaltulose powder as a novel food. This decision updates the list of technical regulations, standards, testing and certification within the EEA Agreement to include this new regulation regarding food products.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding an indent in point 124b and inserting a new point 253, both referencing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1611. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1611, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, will be authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon completion of notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1611 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the authorisation for placing isomaltulose powder on the market as a novel food, as detailed in the EU regulation, now also applies within the EEA.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 273/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/583]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2047, which authorises the placing on the market of seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc. as a traditional food from a third country. This regulation also amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470. The Decision updates the list of incorporated EU acts in the EEA Agreement to include this new regulation concerning foodstuffs.

The Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2047 in point 124b and inserting a new point 254 regarding the same regulation. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2047 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the Decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which effectively extends the application of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2047 to the EEA countries. This means that the authorisation for placing seeds and seed flour of Vigna subterranea on the market as traditional food now also applies within the EEA, harmonising food standards and trade regulations across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 272/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/579]

This is the Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 272/2024, which amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1611 regarding the authorization of isomaltulose powder as a novel food into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the regulation applies within the European Economic Area. The Decision specifies that it does not apply to Liechtenstein under certain conditions related to its trade agreement with the Swiss Confederation.

The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the reasons for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 modifies Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1611 in two separate points. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1611 will be authentic. Article 3 states the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon notifications under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1611 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the rules and standards set out in Regulation (EU) 2024/1611 regarding the authorization of isomaltulose powder as a novel food now apply across the EEA, harmonizing food standards and market access for this product within the region.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 271/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/595]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification related to foodstuffs. The core of the decision is to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1023 regarding the conditions of use of the novel food lactitol into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU regulation on lactitol is also applicable within the European Economic Area.

The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 introduces the amendment by adding a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1023 within point 124b of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1023 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, ensuring its authenticity in those languages. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Finally, Article 4 directs the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU regulation on lactitol into the EEA Agreement. This means that the conditions of use for lactitol as a novel food, as specified in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1023, will now also be legally binding within the EEA, ensuring harmonized standards and regulations across the European Economic Area concerning this particular food additive.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 276/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/548]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The decision incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/859 and (EU) 2024/860 into the EEA Agreement. These regulations concern technical regulations, standards, testing and certification within the European Economic Area.

The structure of the Decision is straightforward. It has a preamble that refers to the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 adds references to the two Commission Implementing Regulations into Annex II of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Implementing Regulations are authentic. Article 3 specifies the date of entry into force, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex II of the EEA Agreement by adding references to Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/859 and (EU) 2024/860. This incorporation means that the content of these regulations, which relate to the maximum residue limits for sodium salicylate and specifications for 17β-oestradiol, respectively, now also apply within the EEA.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 291/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025/569]

This is an analysis of the Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 291/2024, which amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement concerning financial services. The decision incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024/1623 into the EEA Agreement, updating the regulatory framework for credit risk, credit valuation adjustment risk, operational risk, market risk, and the output floor applicable to financial institutions within the European Economic Area. The amendment ensures that the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1623 are also applicable in the EFTA States, with specific adaptations to address their unique circumstances.

The structure of the Decision is straightforward. It consists of four articles. Article 1 details the amendments to Point 14a of Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, which concerns Regulation (EU) No 575/2013. This article includes specific adaptations to the incorporated EU regulation for the EFTA States. Article 2 mandates the publication of the Regulation (EU) 2024/1623 text in Icelandic and Norwegian languages in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 concerns the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provisions for practical use are the adaptations listed under Article 1. These adaptations modify the application of Regulation (EU) 2024/1623 within the EFTA States. For example, they address the timelines for implementation in EFTA States, clarify the interpretation of “Member State” and “competent authorities” to include EFTA States and their respective bodies, and include specific references to Liechtenstein regarding covered bonds. Furthermore, there are modifications concerning the recognition of measures by EFTA States and references to “Union law” being read as “provisions of the EEA Agreement.”

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 266/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/547]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1180, which concerns standards relating to the eCall system, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s technical regulations and standards for the eCall system.

The Decision consists of four articles.
* Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1180 in point 47 of Chapter I of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically under the section addressing Regulation (EU) 2015/758 of the European Parliament and of the Council (the eCall Regulation).
* Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1180, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, will be authentic.
* Article 3 states that the Decision will come into force on 7 December 2024, contingent upon all notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being completed.
* Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the new eCall standards into the EEA Agreement. This means that businesses and individuals within the EEA must comply with the updated standards outlined in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1180.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 258/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025/620]

This act, Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 258/2024, updates Annex I to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1989. This regulation concerns the authorization of several substances as feed additives for all animal species and amends a previous regulation regarding the terms of authorization for d,l-isomenthone. The Decision ensures that the updated EU regulation on feed additives is also applicable within the European Economic Area.

The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding and updating references to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1989. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1989 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon notifications under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU regulation on feed additives into the EEA Agreement. This means that the substances listed in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1989 are now authorized for use as feed additives across the EEA, ensuring consistency in standards for animal feed.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 282/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/550]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2462 regarding restrictions on undecafluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts, and PFHxA-related substances into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the same technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification requirements apply within the European Economic Area.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new indent to point 12zc of Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/2462. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024/2462, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, will be authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Finally, Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024/2462 into the EEA Agreement, extending the restrictions on PFHxA, its salts, and related substances to the EEA countries. This ensures harmonized regulations concerning these substances across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 255/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025/598]

This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement to incorporate three Commission Implementing Regulations concerning feed additives. Specifically, it adds regulations related to the authorization of glycosylated 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol from Solanum glaucophyllum extract for dairy cows, the authorization of Duddingtonia flagrans NCIMB 30336 for grazing animals producing milk, and the withdrawal of certain feed additives from the market. This update ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s updated regulations on veterinary and phytosanitary matters, specifically concerning animal feed.

The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the need for the amendments, followed by four articles. Article 1 incorporates the three Commission Implementing Regulations into Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding points 595, 596, and 597. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement. Finally, Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. Compared to previous versions, this Decision adds new regulations concerning specific feed additives and their use in animal husbandry within the EEA.

The most important provision of this act is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU regulations on feed additives into the EEA Agreement. This inclusion means that businesses and agricultural operators within the EEA must comply with the requirements and restrictions outlined in Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024/1685, 2024/1723, and 2024/1727. These regulations detail which feed additives are authorized for use, which are being withdrawn, and the specific conditions for their application, impacting the production and safety standards for animal feed within the EEA.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 256/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025/599]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1730, which authorizes benzoic acid as a feed additive for weaned piglets and pigs for fattening, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the regulation applies within the European Economic Area. The Decision specifies that it does not apply to Liechtenstein under certain conditions related to its trade agreement with Switzerland.

The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and purpose, followed by four articles. Article 1 amends Annex I of the EEA Agreement by adding a point referencing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1730. Article 2 ensures the authenticity of the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Implementing Regulation. Article 3 states the entry into force date, contingent upon EEA Agreement notifications. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1730 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the authorization of benzoic acid as a feed additive, as detailed in the incorporated regulation, now applies across the EEA, harmonizing standards for feedingstuffs within the region, except for Liechtenstein under specific conditions.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 297/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025/594]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1028 into the EEA Agreement, updating the definition of complex motor-powered aircraft. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the EU’s updated regulations in the aviation sector.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1028 within point 66p of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, which concerns Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1028 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are considered authentic. Article 3 states the Decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Finally, Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in both the EEA Section and the EEA Supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1028 into the EEA Agreement. This inclusion means that the updated definition of complex motor-powered aircraft, as outlined in the EU regulation, now applies within the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 298/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025/560]

This is the Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 298/2024, which amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1688, which sets Union-wide performance targets for the air traffic management network for the fourth reference period, running from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with EU regulations regarding air traffic management performance targets.

The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 introduces the amendment by inserting a new point referencing Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1688 into Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1688, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1688 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the performance targets set for the air traffic management network within the EU for the period of 2025-2029 will also apply to the EEA countries.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 301/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/570]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2431 into the EEA Agreement, ensuring the consistent application of EU law across the European Economic Area. The decision outlines the specific regulation being added and confirms the authenticity of the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions.

The Decision is structured with a preamble that states the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2431 within Annex XX of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 ensures that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Regulation have the same legal standing. Article 3 specifies the date of entry into force, dependent on the completion of necessary notifications under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2431 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/2431 now also apply within the EEA, specifically concerning the interoperability of spatial data sets and services.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 292/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025/566]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning financial services. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2795 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation pertains to the date of application of own funds requirements for market risk, amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013. The Decision ensures that the updated EU regulation on financial risk management is also applicable within the European Economic Area.

**Structure and Main Provisions:**

The Decision itself is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles.

* **Article 1:** Amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2795.
* **Article 2:** Stipulates that the text of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2795 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be authentic and published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal.
* **Article 3:** Sets the entry into force date of the Decision, dependent on the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement or the entry into force of Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 291/2024, whichever is later.
* **Article 4:** Mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

**Main Provisions for Use:**

The most important aspect of this Decision is the incorporation of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/2795 into the EEA Agreement. This means that entities within the EEA will need to comply with the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/2795 regarding the application of own funds requirements for market risk.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 267/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/546]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2021/1958 and (EU) 2023/1675, which concern the type-approval of motor vehicles and their intelligent speed assistance (ISA) systems. The decision ensures that the technical regulations and standards for vehicle type-approval, specifically regarding ISA systems, are consistent across the European Economic Area. This update aims to improve road safety by implementing standardized speed assistance technologies in vehicles.

The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter I of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Regulations (EU) 2021/1958 and (EU) 2023/1675. It includes specific adaptations for Iceland regarding explicit and implicit speed limit signs, numerical zones, traffic-reduced areas, and city limits, detailing the expected system feedback in km/h for various vehicle categories (M1, M2, M3, N1, N2, N3). Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is the amendment to Annex II of the EEA Agreement, specifically the inclusion of Iceland’s adaptations. This details how the Intelligent Speed Assistance systems should interpret various speed limit signs and zones within Iceland, ensuring that the technology functions correctly and provides appropriate feedback to drivers. This adaptation is crucial for the practical application and effectiveness of the ISA systems in Icelandic vehicles.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 287/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025/556]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1944, which concerns the publication of references of European Assessment Documents for specific construction products, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated technical regulations and standards for these products are also applicable within the European Economic Area.

The structure of the Decision is straightforward. It consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces the amendment to Annex II of the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1944. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1944 are authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of necessary notifications under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1944 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the technical specifications and standards outlined in the Implementing Decision regarding thermal insulation boards and fastening elements for external walls now apply within the EEA, ensuring consistency in product standards across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 289/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex VII (Recognition of professional qualifications) to the EEA Agreement [2025/557]

This is Decision No. 289/2024 of the EEA Joint Committee, which amends Annex VII to the EEA Agreement concerning the recognition of professional qualifications. The decision incorporates two recent EU legal acts into the EEA Agreement: Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/782, which updates the minimum training requirements for nurses responsible for general care, dental practitioners, and pharmacists, and Commission Delegated Decision (EU) 2024/1395, which updates the evidence of formal qualifications and titles of training courses. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU standards in the recognition of these professional qualifications.

The structure of the decision is straightforward. It has a preamble that explains the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 directly amends Annex VII of the EEA Agreement by adding references to the two new EU legal acts. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated Directive and Decision will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of necessary notifications under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. Compared to previous versions, this decision updates the list of EU legislation incorporated into the EEA Agreement, specifically in the area of professional qualifications.

The most important provision for practical use is Article 1, as it directly incorporates the updated EU rules on minimum training requirements and evidence of qualifications for nurses, dentists, and pharmacists into the EEA Agreement. This means that professionals from EEA countries seeking recognition of their qualifications will need to meet these updated standards.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 305/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025/567]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1956, which updates the European List of ship recycling facilities, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that EEA member states adhere to the same standards for ship recycling as the EU.

The Decision consists of four articles.
* Article 1 integrates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1956 into point 32fhd of Annex XX to the EEA Agreement.
* Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2024/1956, published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, are authentic.
* Article 3 specifies that the Decision comes into force on December 7, 2024, contingent upon all notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being made.
* Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the updated European List of ship recycling facilities into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that ships flagged in EEA countries are recycled in facilities that meet EU standards, promoting environmentally sound and safe ship recycling practices across the European Economic Area.

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 252/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025/593]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/216 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation concerns listed diseases of aquatic animals and the list of species and groups of species posing a considerable risk for the spread of those listed diseases. The Decision updates the list of EU legislation that applies to the EEA countries (excluding Liechtenstein in this specific case).

The structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble outlining the reasons for the decision, followed by four articles. Article 1 incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/216 into Annex I of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/216 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 3 states the entry into force date of the Decision, and Article 4 mandates its publication in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/216 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the rules and standards set out in the EU regulation regarding aquatic animal diseases and species posing a risk for their spread now also apply to the EEA countries (with the exception of Liechtenstein).

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 254/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025/621]

This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee aims to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/771 into the EEA Agreement, specifically amending Annex I, which deals with veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The incorporation ensures that the updated methods for sampling and analysis for the official control of feed, as outlined in Regulation (EU) 2024/771, are also applied within the European Economic Area. However, this Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to its specific agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.

The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 directly amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/771. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/771 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, ensuring its authenticity in these languages. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/771 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the updated methods for sampling and analysis for the official control of feed, as detailed in Regulation (EU) 2024/771, now become legally binding within the EEA, ensuring consistent standards across the participating countries (excluding Liechtenstein).

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 295/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025/590]

This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1012 into the EEA Agreement, which concerns standards for safe and secure parking areas for truck drivers and procedures for their certification. This ensures the same standards apply across the European Economic Area.

**Structure and Main Provisions:**

The Decision itself is structured simply, containing four articles.

* **Article 1** inserts a new point (24ec) into Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1012. This is the core of the Decision, formally integrating the EU regulation into the EEA legal framework.
* **Article 2** ensures that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1012, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, will be considered authentic. This is crucial for legal certainty and consistent application of the regulation within the EEA.
* **Article 3** specifies the date of entry into force of the Decision, which is 7 December 2024, contingent upon the completion of all necessary notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement.
* **Article 4** mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section and the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, ensuring transparency and accessibility.

**Main Provisions for Use:**

The most important element is the incorporation of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1012 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the standards detailing the level of service and security of safe and secure parking areas, as well as the procedures for their certification, now apply not only within the EU but also within the EEA (which includes countries like Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 254/2024 of 6 December 2024 amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025/621]

This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee aims to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/771 into the EEA Agreement, specifically amending Annex I concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The incorporation updates the regulations concerning the methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feed within the EEA. This ensures that the standards and procedures for feed control are consistent across the European Economic Area. The Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to its specific agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.

The structure of the Decision is straightforward. It consists of a preamble that outlines the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 introduces the amendment to Annex I of the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/771. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/771 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, ensuring its authenticity in these languages. Article 3 specifies the date of entry into force of the Decision, contingent upon the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision for practical use is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/771 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the updated methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feed, as detailed in Regulation (EU) 2024/771, now apply within the EEA, ensuring harmonized standards for feed safety and control across participating countries.

Notice concerning the date of entry into force of the amendments to Annexes I, III(a), III(b), IV(a) and VI of the Agreement between the European Community and Canada on Trade in Wines and Spirit Drinks [2025/804]

This notice announces the entry into force date for amendments to the Agreement between the European Community and Canada on Trade in Wines and Spirit Drinks. The amendments affect Annexes I, III(a), III(b), IV(a), and VI of the Agreement. These changes were decided upon by the Joint Committee established under the Agreement.

The notice simply confirms that the EU has completed its internal procedures required for the Joint Committee Decision No 1/2024 to take effect. According to Article 2 of that decision, the amendments to the specified annexes will come into force on June 1, 2025. The notice references the specific decision (Decision No 1/2024) of the Joint Committee, providing its official publication details in the Official Journal of the European Union.

The most important provision of this notice is the date of entry into force: June 1, 2025. This is the date from which all relevant parties, particularly those involved in the trade of wines and spirit drinks between the EU and Canada, must comply with the amended annexes of the Agreement.