Legal Act Reviews<\/title><br \/>\n<\/head><\/p>\n<h4>Legal Act Reviews<\/h4>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/1264 on Liquidity Management for Asset-Referenced and E-Money Tokens<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation lays down the rules for liquidity management policies and procedures for issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and e-money tokens. It applies to significant ARTs and e-money tokens, and possibly to non-significant ones if requested by competent authorities. The core of the regulation ensures issuers can meet redemption requests and maintain business continuity. Key aspects include identifying and managing liquidity risks, creating contingency plans, and conducting stress tests to assess the resilience of reserve assets. The rules are structured into several articles, including policies for liquidity risk, contingency policies, separation of liquidity management, and procedures for stress testing.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1985 Correcting Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Optical Fibre Cables from India<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation corrects errors in the application of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of optical fibre cables originating in India. Specifically, it addresses incorrect duty rates applied to companies that cooperated with the anti-dumping investigation but not the subsidy investigation. The regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1135, modifying duty rates for specific companies and instructing customs authorities to rectify overpayments. Two new annexes list companies cooperating in both anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations, as well as those cooperating only in the anti-dumping investigation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2009 Adjusting Import Tariff Quotas for Products from Moldova<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation adjusts import tariff quotas for products from Moldova, following amendments to the Association Agreement between the EU and Moldova. It increases quantities of certain Moldovan products allowed into the EU under specific tariff rate quotas and removes some quotas entirely due to trade liberalization. The regulation amends Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020\/1988 and includes transitional provisions for ongoing tariff quota periods. The annex details specific changes to tariff quotas in the fruit, vegetable, and wine sectors.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1905 Granting Union Authorisation for the Biocidal Product \u2018desmanol pure\u2019<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation grants a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘desmanol pure’, manufactured by Sch\u00fclke & Mayr GmbH, for human hygiene purposes, particularly hand disinfection. The active substance is propan-2-ol. The authorisation is valid from 23 October 2025 to 30 September 2035. The regulation includes a Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) detailing administrative information, product composition, hazard statements, authorised uses, and directions for use.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1977 Granting Union Authorisation for the Biocidal Product \u2018Aqua-Clean\u2019<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation grants a Union authorization for the biocidal product ‘Aqua-Clean’, authorizing its making available on the market and use for specific product types related to disinfection. The Annex provides a detailed summary of the product’s characteristics, including administrative information, product composition, hazard statements, authorized uses, and general directions for use, as well as specific instructions, risk mitigation measures, and safety information for use.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1960 Specifying the Design and Content of Harmonized Guarantee Notices and Labels<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation specifies the design and content of the harmonized notice on the legal guarantee of conformity and the harmonized label for the commercial guarantee of durability. The aim is to increase consumer awareness and promote more sustainable purchasing decisions. Annex I provides the design and content for the harmonized notice, including specifications for colors, QR code functionality, and display formats. Annex II details the design and content for the harmonized label, including editable and non-editable elements and guidelines for displaying the label online and offline.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1993 Registering \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation registers \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union\u2019s register. This legal protection ensures that only products produced in the Trentino region and according to specific quality standards can be marketed under that name.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1995 Registering \u2018Olive taggiasche liguri\u2019 as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation registers \u2018Olive taggiasche liguri\u2019 as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union register. This ensures that the name is now protected across the EU, and only olives produced in accordance with the product specification can be marketed under that name.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1994 Registering \u2018Tharsys\u2019 as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation registers \u2018Tharsys\u2019 as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Union register. This legal protection ensures that only products originating from the specified geographical area and meeting specific production standards can be marketed under the name \u2018Tharsys\u2019.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2011 Amending Lists of Third Countries Authorized for Entry of Poultry and Fresh Meat into the Union<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation amends Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/404, concerning the lists of third countries, territories, or zones authorized for the entry into the Union of poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds. It temporarily suspends or re-authorizes the entry of certain poultry products from specific zones within Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States due to recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Annexes V and XIV detail the affected zones.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1988 Restricting PFAS in Firefighting Foams<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation amends Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907\/2006, placing restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams. The regulation prohibits the placing on the market and use of firefighting foams containing PFAS in concentrations equal to or greater than 1 mg\/L after a certain transitional period, with some exceptions for specific uses and situations.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1989 Correcting Errors in De Minimis Aid for Agriculture<\/h5>\n<p>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1989 addresses errors found in Regulation (EU) No 1408\/2013, which concerns the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) to de minimis aid in the agriculture sector. The regulation corrects inaccuracies introduced by a previous amending regulation, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the rules governing minimal state aid in agriculture. These corrections include adjustments to dates, amounts, and references to other related regulations.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: VAT Directive and Supply of Services for Consideration<\/h5>\n<p>This CJEU judgment clarifies the interpretation of Article 2(1)(c) and Article 26(1)(b) of the VAT Directive in the context of debt recovery actions taken by a creditor without the debtor’s explicit authorization. The Court emphasizes that for a transaction to be considered a “supply of services for consideration,” there must be a direct link between the service provided and the consideration received, implying a reciprocal agreement. Actions taken unilaterally by a creditor to recover a debt, even if they indirectly benefit the debtor, do not constitute a supply of services for consideration if there is no such reciprocal agreement or remuneration.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: Compensation to Victims of Violent Intentional Crimes<\/h5>\n<p>This judgment addresses the interpretation of Article 12(2) of Directive 2004\/80\/EC, concerning compensation to victims of violent intentional crimes. The central issue is whether national compensation schemes can exclude compensation for pain and suffering (non-material harm) endured by victims, while still providing “fair and appropriate compensation” as required by the Directive. The Court rules that a complete exclusion of compensation for pain and suffering is not permissible under the Directive.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: Disciplinary Procedure Against EU Official<\/h5>\n<p>This judgment concerns an appeal by WV against a decision of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal. The case revolves around a disciplinary procedure initiated by the European External Action Service (EEAS) against WV, a former EU official, which resulted in her dismissal without reduction of pension rights due to alleged unjustified absences and other breaches of her obligations as a staff member.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: Mutual Recognition of Probation Decisions<\/h5>\n<p>This document is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the interpretation of Framework Decision 2008\/947\/JHA on the mutual recognition of judgments and probation decisions. The case originates from Belgium and involves a request for a preliminary ruling regarding the enforcement of a supervised release order coupled with mandatory inpatient treatment in the Netherlands. The CJEU clarifies the scope of Framework Decision 2008\/947 in relation to measures involving deprivation of liberty.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: Customs Code and Origin of Steel Pipes<\/h5>\n<p>This document is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning a request for a preliminary ruling on the validity of a rule determining the origin of certain steel pipes for customs purposes. The case revolves around the interpretation and application of the Union Customs Code and its implementing regulations, specifically concerning the “last substantial processing or working” criterion for determining the origin of goods. The court is asked to assess whether the regulation is valid in its distinction between different types of steel pipes undergoing cold processing.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: Gas Transmission Tariff Structures<\/h5>\n<p>This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the interpretation of Article 35(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017\/460, which establishes a network code on harmonized transmission tariff structures for gas. The case revolves around a dispute between MET Magyarorsz\u00e1g Energiakeresked\u0151 Zrt. and Global NRG ROM SRL, and the Hungarian Regulatory Authority for the Energy Sector and Public Utilities (MEKH), regarding the reference price methodology for gas transmission tariffs. The core issue is whether long-term gas capacity booking contracts, concluded before April 6, 2017, are exempt from the application of Regulation 2017\/460 if their tariff adjustments consider factors beyond simple indexation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: Admissibility of a request for a preliminary ruling. Recognition of professional qualifications.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding a request for a preliminary ruling. The case concerns the recognition of professional qualifications, specifically a third-country national’s (a Serbian national married to a German national) application for a license to practice medicine in Germany. The German authorities refused to grant the license, and the case ended up in the German court, which asked the CJEU for clarification on how EU law should be interpreted in this situation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Incorporating Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/111 on Airworthiness<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/111 regarding continuing airworthiness for electric- and hybrid-propulsion aircraft and other non-conventional aircraft into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU regulations on airworthiness also apply within the European Economic Area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Incorporating Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024\/1983 on harmonisation of the 40,5-43,5 GHz frequency band<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XI to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024\/1983 on the harmonisation of the 40,5-43,5 GHz frequency band for wireless broadband electronic communications services into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations in electronic communications.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Financial services. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3117<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex IX to the EEA Agreement concerning financial services. It incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3117, which sets out implementing technical standards for supervisory reporting of institutions under Regulation (EU) No 575\/2013. This new regulation replaces and repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/451. Consequently, the Decision also removes the reference to the repealed Regulation (EU) 2021\/451 from Annex IX of the EEA Agreement, effective from 31 December 2025.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Statistics. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2515<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2515. The regulation specifies the variables for information and communication technologies statistics for 2025. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU in collecting and reporting statistics on ICT usage.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Environment. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1765<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning environmental regulations. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1765 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation supplements Regulation (EU) 2020\/741 regarding the technical specifications of key elements of risk management. The amendment ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the EU’s environmental standards by including the latest regulations on risk management related to water reuse.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Veterinary and phytosanitary matters.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The amendment incorporates several Commission Implementing Regulations related to feed additives into the EEA Agreement and repeals outdated regulations. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU legislation on animal feed.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Transport. Aircraft equipment.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770 concerning aircraft equipment and operating rules for the Single European Sky airspace. This regulation aims to ensure harmonized standards and procedures for air traffic management within the Single European Sky. The decision also repeals several earlier regulations that are now superseded by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Unmanned aircraft system.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate the latest EU regulations regarding the airworthiness and oversight of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones. Specifically, it integrates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1107 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1109 into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the rules for drone operation and safety are consistent across the European Economic Area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Transport. Correcting the French version.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1473, which corrects the French language version of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1768. The latter regulation lays down detailed rules for the certification and declaration of air traffic management\/air navigation services systems and their constituents. The Decision ensures that the corrected regulation applies within the European Economic Area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Financial services. Repeal.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement concerning financial services. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3172 into the EEA Agreement and repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/637, which is currently part of the EEA Agreement. The repeal will be effective from 31 December 2025.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Recognition of professional qualifications for nurses.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex VII to the EEA Agreement regarding the recognition of professional qualifications. Specifically, it incorporates Directive (EU) 2024\/505 concerning the recognition of professional qualifications for nurses responsible for general care trained in Romania into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU rules on the recognition of these qualifications also apply within the European Economic Area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Pollution.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/57, which establishes the format for Member States to report on the implementation of Directive (EU) 2015\/2193 concerning the reduction of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from medium combustion plants. This ensures that EEA member states align with EU standards for environmental reporting related to air pollution from these plants.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Digital risk.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Delegated Regulations related to digital operational resilience for the financial sector. The decision updates the list of EU acts applicable in the EEA to include specific regulations concerning oversight activities and incident reporting related to information and communication technology (ICT). This ensures that the EEA countries align with the EU’s framework for managing digital risks in the financial industry.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Gyroplane pilot licence.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/134, which introduces a gyroplane pilot licence, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU aviation safety rules also apply within the European Economic Area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Veterinary. Disease-free status.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. It incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/330 into the EEA Agreement, updating the disease-free status of certain Member States or zones and approving eradication programs for listed diseases. The Decision does not apply to Iceland or Liechtenstein due to specific agreements and adaptations outlined in the EEA Agreement.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Flavourings.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several recent EU regulations concerning veterinary, phytosanitary matters, technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The amendments ensure that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU legislation in these areas, maintaining alignment between the EU and EEA member states. The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to its specific agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Analytical methods.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 123\/2025 updates Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement. The updates incorporate the latest EU Commission Implementing Regulations regarding analytical methods for residues of pharmacologically active substances in food-producing animals and the content of national risk-based control plans and surveillance plans. These changes ensure that EEA member states align with the EU’s updated regulations in these areas. The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to its specific agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Food safety. Listeria.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee aims to incorporate recent EU regulations concerning food safety, specifically regarding <em>Listeria monocytogenes<\/em>, into the EEA Agreement. The decision updates Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) of the EEA Agreement to include Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/2895 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2463. These regulations address the standards for <em>Listeria monocytogenes<\/em> in food and the analytical methods for verifying compliance with those standards.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Bisphenol.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190, which regulates the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenol derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The Decision ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations on food safety, specifically concerning substances with hazardous properties. It also repeals the previous Regulation (EU) 2018\/213, which is now replaced by the newer regulation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: TM0 values.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/371 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation adjusts the TM0 values for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Company law. Size criteria.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning company law. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023\/2775 into the EEA Agreement. This directive adjusts the size criteria for micro, small, medium-sized, and large undertakings or groups. The amendment ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the updated EU legislation in the area of company law.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Common Military List.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/290, which updates the list of defense-related products in line with the updated Common Military List of the European Union of 19 February 2024, into the EEA Agreement. This Decision ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations regarding defense-related products.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Gyroplane.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/133 into the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning non-commercial operations conducted in visual flight rules conditions with gyroplanes. This ensures that the updated EU aviation safety rules also apply within the European Economic Area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Biocidal products.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 130\/2025 updates Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The updates incorporate several Commission Implementing Regulations and Decisions related to the approval, non-approval, or postponement of expiry dates for various active substances used in biocidal products. These substances are assessed under Regulation (EU) No 528\/2012 concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Company law. Tax.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning company law. The amendment incorporates Directive (EU) 2021\/2101, which pertains to the disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches, into the EEA Agreement. Additionally, it addresses how EFTA states should consider the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes when defining their own lists in national legislation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: ELTIF.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/1959. The regulation concerns regulatory technical standards for liquidity contracts for shares of issuers on SME growth markets. This incorporation ensures the same standards apply within the EEA as in the EU.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Food safety. Pesticides and feed.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 125\/2025 updates Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement. The updates incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/3196 regarding maximum residue levels of pesticides in radish leaves and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/89 concerning the authorization of UV-treated powder of whole yellow mealworm larvae as a novel food. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s updated regulations in these areas.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Reference points.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The amendment incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/2858 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation pertains to reference points for action regarding nitrofurans and their metabolites in collagen.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Crypto assets. Transparency.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Delegated Regulations concerning crypto-asset service providers. Specifically, it integrates regulations detailing the content and format of order book records, as well as the manner of presenting transparency data for those operating trading platforms for crypto-assets. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s standards in regulating crypto-asset trading platforms.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Statistics. Sample survey.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning statistics. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1484 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation specifies the technical aspects of a sample survey related to the use of information and communication technologies for the reference year 2024.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Dangerous goods.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/149 into the EEA Agreement, updating regulations related to the transport of dangerous goods. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest scientific and technical progress in the field of transport safety.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Statistics. Compendium.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1769 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation updates the indicative compendium of environmental goods and services and of economic activities.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Free movement.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee extends the cooperation between the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement in Union actions related to the free movement of workers, coordination of social security schemes, and measures for migrants. The extension applies to Union actions funded from the general budget. The decision amends Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement to allow for this continued cooperation from 1 January 2025.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Food related.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Regulations related to food safety and health claims. The Decision updates the list of EU legislation incorporated into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that regulations concerning food-related matters are consistently applied across the European Economic Area. However, it specifies that the Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein under certain conditions related to its trade agreement with the Swiss Confederation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Air traffic. Air operations.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several recent Commission Regulations related to air traffic management and air navigation services. Specifically, it integrates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1768 and Implementing Regulations (EU) 2023\/1769 and 2023\/1772 into the EEA Agreement. Additionally, it repeals Commission Regulation (EC) No 1033\/2006, which is being replaced by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1772.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs)<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2759 into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that the rules for European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) also apply within the European Economic Area. The regulation covers key aspects of ELTIFs, such as the use of derivatives for hedging, redemption policies, liquidity management, transfer requests, asset disposal, and cost disclosure.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Feed Additives<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several Commission Implementing Regulations regarding feed additives. The purpose is to update the EEA Agreement to reflect the EU’s latest regulations on veterinary and phytosanitary matters, specifically concerning the authorization, renewal, and correction of feed additives for various animal species. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with current EU standards in the area of animal nutrition.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<h3><strong>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1264\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/1264 of 27\u00a0June 2025 supplementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02023\/1114 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the minimum contents of the liquidity management policy and procedures for certain issuers of asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/1264 specifies the minimum contents of the liquidity management policy and procedures for issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and e-money tokens. It aims to ensure that these issuers maintain sufficient liquid assets to meet redemption requests from token holders, even under stress scenarios, and to ensure the continuity of their business. The regulation focuses on identifying, measuring, and managing liquidity risks, establishing contingency plans, and conducting stress tests to assess the resilience of the reserve assets. It supplements Regulation (EU) 2023\/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).<\/p>\n<p>The Regulation is structured into 6 articles.<\/p>\n<p>* **Article 1** defines the scope of application, specifying that it applies to issuers of significant asset-referenced tokens, electronic money institutions issuing significant e-money tokens, and, where required by competent authorities, to issuers of non-significant asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens.<br \/>\n* **Article 2** outlines the policies and procedures for identifying, measuring, and managing liquidity risk. It requires issuers to maintain adequate levels of reserve assets, monitor risks, and establish arrangements for sound management of intra-day liquidity risk.<br \/>\n* **Article 3** focuses on contingency policy and liquidity risk mitigation tools, requiring issuers to develop early warning signals and maintain diversified funding sources to react to these signals under normal and stress scenarios.<br \/>\n* **Article 4** mandates the segregation of liquidity management policies and procedures, ensuring that they are applied separately for each asset-referenced token or e-money token and are distinct from other activities of the issuer.<br \/>\n* **Article 5** details the process and procedures for testing scenarios of liquidity stress, including the risks covered, parameters considered, and the use of historical data and assumptions. It also requires a reverse stress test to assess the limit of resilience of the liquidity profile of each reserve of assets.<br \/>\n* **Article 6** specifies the entry into force of the Regulation, which is the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for practical use are those concerning the establishment of robust strategies for managing liquidity risk (Article 2), the development of early warning signals and liquidity risk mitigation tools (Article 3), and the detailed requirements for stress testing (Article 5). These provisions ensure that issuers are well-prepared to handle liquidity risks and maintain the stability of their tokens, which is crucial for protecting token holders and maintaining market confidence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1985\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1985 of 2\u00a0October 2025 correcting Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02025\/1135 imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of optical fibre cables originating in India and amending Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02024\/3014 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of optical fibre cables originating in India<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1985 addresses errors in the application of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of optical fibre cables originating in India. It corrects the duty rates applied to specific companies that cooperated with the anti-dumping investigation but not the subsidy investigation. The regulation aims to ensure that companies are not subjected to excessive duties and instructs customs authorities to rectify any overpayments.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1135, specifically modifying Article 1(2) and Article 2 to reflect the corrected duty rates for the listed companies. It also replaces the original annex with two new annexes (Annex I and Annex II) that list the companies cooperating in both anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations, and those cooperating only in the anti-dumping investigation, respectively, along with their corresponding TARIC additional codes.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions of this regulation are those that specify the corrected duty rates for individual companies and the instruction to national customs authorities to repay or remit any excess duties collected under the previous, incorrect regulations. This ensures fair application of trade remedies and compliance with the EU’s obligations under international trade law.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2009\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2009 of 2\u00a0October 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02020\/1988 as regards the quantities that may be imported under certain tariff quotas following the amendment of the Association Agreement between the European Union and Moldova<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>****<\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2009 amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020\/1988 to adjust import tariff quotas for products from Moldova following amendments to the Association Agreement between the EU and Moldova. The regulation increases the quantities of certain Moldovan products that can be imported into the EU under specific tariff rate quotas and removes some quotas altogether due to trade liberalization.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation consists of three articles and an annex. Article 1 amends Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020\/1988 according to the new quantities. Article 2 outlines transitional provisions for ongoing tariff quota periods, addressing how to handle quantities already allocated before the regulation’s application. Article 3 specifies the entry into force and application date of the regulation. The Annex details the specific amendments to Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020\/1988, including deleting certain tariff quotas and modifying the quantities for others in the fruit, vegetable, and wine sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for practical use are those in the Annex, which directly modify the quantities of specific tariff quotas for Moldovan products. For instance, it increases the allowed quantities for tariff quota order numbers 09.6802, 09.6803, 09.6804 and 09.6806 while deleting quotas 09.6800, 09.6801 and 09.6805. Additionally, the transitional provisions in Article 2 are crucial for operators who have already imported goods between July 25, 2025, and the date of application of this regulation, as they may be eligible for reimbursement of import duties if the new tariff quotas benefit them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1905\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1905 of 11\u00a0September 2025 granting a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family desmanol pure in accordance with Regulation (EU) No\u00a0528\/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1905 grants a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family named \u2018desmanol pure\u2019. The product, manufactured by Sch\u00fclke & Mayr GmbH, is authorised for human hygiene purposes, specifically for hand disinfection. The active substance in ‘desmanol pure’ is propan-2-ol. The authorisation is valid from 23 October 2025 to 30 September 2035.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 grants the Union authorisation to Sch\u00fclke & Mayr GmbH for \u2018desmanol pure\u2019 and specifies the authorisation number and validity period. Article 2 states that the regulation will enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. The Annex contains the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for the biocidal product family \u2018desmanol pure\u2019, including administrative information, product composition, hazard and precautionary statements, authorised uses, directions for use, and other relevant information. The SPC is structured in three information levels and multiple Meta SPCs, each covering different product compositions and uses.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for the use of this act are within the Annex, which details the specific conditions for the authorised uses of \u2018desmanol pure\u2019. This includes the target organisms, fields of use, application methods, rates and frequency, user categories, pack sizes, specific instructions for use, risk mitigation measures, and conditions for storage and shelf-life. The Annex also lists the trade names, authorisation numbers, and specific compositions of each individual product within the \u2018desmanol pure\u2019 family.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1977\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1977 of 1\u00a0October 2025 granting a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product Aqua-Clean in accordance with Regulation (EU) No\u00a0528\/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a description of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1977, which grants a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product \u2018Aqua-Clean\u2019. The regulation authorises the making available on the market and use of \u2018Aqua-Clean\u2019 for specific product types related to disinfection. It specifies the conditions, characteristics, and uses for which the biocidal product is approved within the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble that outlines the legal basis and reasoning for the regulation, followed by two articles that grant the authorisation and specify the regulation’s entry into force. The Annex provides a detailed summary of the biocidal product characteristics, including administrative information, product composition, hazard statements, authorised uses, and general directions for use. There are no previous versions mentioned, so it’s a completely new act.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for users are in the Annex, which details the authorised uses of Aqua-Clean (PT02, PT03, PT04), including specific instructions for use, risk mitigation measures, and safety information. This includes dilution rates, application methods, required personal protective equipment (PPE), and first aid measures. Users must adhere to these instructions to ensure safe and effective use of the product.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1960\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1960 of 25\u00a0September 2025 on the design and content of the harmonised notice on the legal guarantee of conformity and of the harmonised label for the commercial guarantee of durability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1960 specifies the design and content of the harmonized notice on the legal guarantee of conformity and the harmonized label for the commercial guarantee of durability, aiming to increase consumer awareness and promote more sustainable purchasing decisions. The regulation mandates a harmonized notice to inform consumers about their legal guarantee rights and introduces a voluntary harmonized label for producers offering commercial guarantees of durability. These tools are designed to work together, highlighting the differences between the two types of guarantees and empowering consumers to make informed choices.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation consists of three articles and two annexes. Article 1 defines that the harmonised notice on the legal guarantee of conformity shall comply with the design and content set out in Annex I. Article 2 stipulates that the harmonised label for the commercial guarantee of durability shall comply with the design and content set out in Annex II. Article 3 specifies the entry into force and application date of the regulation. Annex I provides the design and content for the harmonized notice on the legal guarantee of conformity, including specifications for colors, QR code functionality, and display formats. Annex II details the design and content for the harmonized label for the commercial guarantee of durability, including editable and non-editable elements, color specifications, font requirements, and guidelines for displaying the label in different contexts, such as online interfaces.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for practical use are those detailing the exact design and content requirements in Annexes I and II. These annexes specify the elements that must be included in the harmonized notice and label, such as the QR codes linking to additional information, the colors to be used, and the editable fields for the commercial guarantee’s duration, brand, and model identifier. Additionally, the regulation distinguishes between the presentation requirements for online versus offline contexts, with specific guidelines for color usage and display formats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1993\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1993 of 25\u00a0September 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Carne Salada del Trentino (PGI) in the Union register of geographical indications pursuant to Regulation (EU)\u00a02024\/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1993 officially registers \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union’s register. This registration confirms that \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 meets the criteria for PGIs under EU law, specifically Regulation (EU) 2024\/1143. The regulation acknowledges that the application for this registration was received before Regulation (EU) 2024\/1143 came into force and that no objections were raised during the opposition period. This legal act ensures the protection of the name \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 across the EU, preventing misuse and guaranteeing consumers the product’s specific origin and quality.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation consists of a preamble that outlines the legal basis and justification for the registration, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 as a PGI. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will take effect twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and confirms that the regulation is binding and directly applicable in all Member States. This regulation repeals Regulation (EU) No 1151\/2012.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which grants \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 the status of a Protected Geographical Indication within the EU. This legal protection means that only products produced in the specified geographical area (Trentino) and according to the defined specifications can be marketed under that name. This protects the interests of producers in the Trentino region and assures consumers of the authenticity and quality of \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1995\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1995 of 25\u00a0September 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Olive taggiasche liguri (PGI) in the Union register of geographical indications pursuant to Regulation (EU)\u00a02024\/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1995 registers \u2018Olive taggiasche liguri\u2019 as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union register. This means that the name is now protected across the EU, and only olives produced in accordance with the product specification can be marketed under that name. The registration is based on an application from Italy and follows the procedures laid down in Regulation (EU) 2024\/1143.<\/p>\n<p>The Regulation consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and reasoning for the decision, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers the name \u2018Olive taggiasche liguri\u2019 (PGI) in the Union register of geographical indications, referencing Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2024\/1143. Article 2 specifies that the Regulation will enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and confirms that it is binding and directly applicable in all Member States. This Regulation repeals and replaces the previous Regulation (EU) No 1151\/2012.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which grants legal protection to the geographical indication \u2018Olive taggiasche liguri\u2019 (PGI). This protection prevents misuse, imitation, or evocation of the name and ensures that consumers can trust the origin and quality of olives bearing this designation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1994\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1994 of 25\u00a0September 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Tharsys (PDO) in the Union register of geographical indications pursuant to Regulation (EU)\u00a02024\/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1994 registers the geographical indication \u2018Tharsys\u2019 as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Union register. This means that \u2018Tharsys\u2019, a product from Spain, now has legal protection at the EU level against misuse, imitation, or evocation. The registration is based on the absence of opposition following the publication of Spain’s application. The regulation formally adds \u2018Tharsys\u2019 to the list of recognized geographical indications within the EU.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 formally registers the geographical indication \u2018Tharsys\u2019 (PDO) in the Union register, referencing Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2024\/1143, which establishes the register. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, making the registration legally effective from that date. This regulation is based on and implements provisions outlined in Regulation (EU) 2024\/1143, which replaced Regulation (EU) No 1151\/2012.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, as it directly confers the protected status to the geographical indication \u2018Tharsys\u2019. This registration provides legal protection within the EU, ensuring that only products originating from the specified geographical area and meeting specific production standards can be marketed under the name \u2018Tharsys\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2011\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2011 of 1\u00a0October 2025 amending Annexes\u00a0V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02021\/404 as regards the entries for Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States in the lists of third countries, territories, or zones thereof authorised for the entry into the Union of consignments of poultry and germinal products of poultry, and of fresh meat of poultry and game birds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2011 amends Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/404, specifically concerning the lists of third countries, territories, or zones authorized for the entry into the Union of poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds. The regulation responds to recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Canada and the United States, while also addressing updated information from the United Kingdom regarding earlier HPAI outbreaks. As a result of these outbreaks, the regulation temporarily suspends or re-authorizes the entry of certain poultry products from specific zones within these countries to protect the animal health status of the Union.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/404 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this regulation. Article 2 indicates the date of entry into force. The Annex provides the specific amendments to Annexes V and XIV of the original regulation, detailing the affected zones within Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These amendments involve adding new zones where restrictions apply due to recent HPAI outbreaks and updating existing zones based on the latest epidemiological information. Compared to the previous version, this regulation introduces specific restrictions and authorizations based on the evolving animal health situation in the listed countries.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for users are the specific changes to the lists of authorized third countries, territories, or zones. For Canada and the United States, new zones have been added where the entry of poultry and related products into the EU is suspended due to recent HPAI outbreaks. For the United Kingdom, the regulation updates the status of certain zones, re-authorizing entry based on the latest information provided by the UK authorities. Businesses involved in the import and export of poultry and related products should carefully review the updated lists in Annexes V and XIV to ensure compliance with EU regulations and avoid disruptions to trade. The effective dates for the restrictions and authorizations are also crucial for ensuring compliance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1988\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1988 of 2\u00a0October 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XVII to Regulation (EC) No\u00a01907\/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in firefighting foams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here’s a breakdown of the key aspects of Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1988:<\/p>\n<p>This regulation amends Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907\/2006, placing restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams. It aims to minimize the risks to human health and the environment caused by the use of PFAS in these foams by setting concentration limits and deadlines for phasing them out. The regulation addresses the placing on the market and use of PFAS in firefighting foams, considering socio-economic impacts and the availability of alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation adds a new entry, number 82, to Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation. This entry defines PFAS and sets restrictions on their use in firefighting foams. It includes several paragraphs outlining specific conditions, derogations, and deadlines. The regulation prohibits the placing on the market and use of firefighting foams containing PFAS in concentrations equal to or greater than 1 mg\/L after a certain transitional period, with some exceptions for specific uses and situations. It also sets requirements for labeling, waste management, and the creation of management plans for PFAS-containing firefighting foams. Compared to previous regulations, this act provides a more comprehensive restriction on all PFAS, rather than specific PFAS or sub-groups of PFAS.<\/p>\n<p>Several provisions of this regulation are particularly important:<\/p>\n<p>* **Restriction on Placing on the Market and Use:** As of October 23, 2030, firefighting foams cannot be placed on the market or used if they contain PFAS in a concentration equal to or greater than 1 mg\/L.<br \/>\n* **Derogations:** There are several derogations, including one for fluorine-free firefighting foams originating from cleaned equipment (up to 50 mg\/L of PFAS) and temporary derogations for specific uses like portable fire extinguishers, establishments covered by Directive 2012\/18\/EU, offshore oil and gas installations, military vessels, and civilian ships.<br \/>\n* **Conditions for Use During Transitional Periods:** From October 23, 2026, users must adhere to strict conditions, including using foams only for class B fires, minimizing emissions, ensuring separate collection and adequate treatment of waste, and establishing a PFAS-containing firefighting foams management plan.<br \/>\n* **Labeling Requirements:** As of October 23, 2026, firefighting foams with PFAS concentrations equal to or greater than 1 mg\/L must be labeled with a warning about the presence of PFAS.<br \/>\n* **Definitions:** The regulation provides clear definitions for terms like “portable fire extinguisher,” “firefighting foam,” and “stock of not-utilised firefighting foam” to ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1989\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1989 of 2\u00a0October 2025 correcting Regulation (EU) No\u00a01408\/2013 on the application of Articles\u00a0107 and\u00a0108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid in the agriculture sector<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1989 addresses errors found in Regulation (EU) No 1408\/2013, which concerns the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) to de minimis aid in the agriculture sector. The regulation corrects inaccuracies introduced by a previous amending regulation, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the rules governing minimal state aid in agriculture. These corrections include adjustments to dates, amounts, and references to other related regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the regulation is straightforward. It consists of two articles: Article 1 lists the specific corrections to be made to Regulation (EU) No 1408\/2013, addressing inaccuracies in Article 1(2), Article 5(2), Article 7(3a) and the Annex. Article 2 specifies the date of entry into force and application of the correcting regulation, ensuring it aligns with the entry into force of the regulation that introduced the errors. The changes include correcting references to other regulations, adjusting dates, and rectifying the maximum cumulative amount of aid for Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for users are the corrections made to the dates and amounts, as well as the updated references to related regulations. Specifically, the correction of the date in Article 7(3a) to “16 December 2024” is crucial for determining the eligibility of aid granted during a specific period. The adjustment of the maximum cumulative aid for Northern Ireland in the Annex to “EUR 65.37 million” is also significant for entities operating in that region. Furthermore, the updated references to Regulations (EU) 2023\/2831 and (EU) No 717\/2014 in Articles 1(2) and 5(2) ensure that the correct legal framework is applied when assessing de minimis aid in the agriculture sector, especially when undertakings are active in multiple sectors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0535\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Judgment of the Court (Seventh Chamber) of 2 October 2025.\u201eSvilosa\u201c AD v Direktor na Direktsia \u201eObzhalvane i danachno-osiguritelna praktika\u201c \u2013 Veliko Tarnovo.Reference for a preliminary ruling \u2013 Taxation \u2013 Common system of value added tax (VAT) \u2013 Directive 2006\/112\/EC \u2013 Article 2(1)(c) \u2013 Supply of services for consideration \u2013 Article 24(1) \u2013 Supply of services \u2013 Article 26(1)(b) \u2013 Supply of services free of charge that are to be treated as a supply of services for consideration \u2013 Debt recovery \u2013 Debt recovery in favour of a third party.Case C-535\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the interpretation of the VAT Directive (2006\/112\/EC), specifically concerning the concept of “supply of services for consideration” and “supply of services free of charge.” The case revolves around a Bulgarian company, Svilosa, which sought to recover costs related to a loan it granted to a foundation. Svilosa deducted input VAT for legal services used to recover these costs, but the Bulgarian tax authorities argued that Svilosa provided services free of charge to the foundation, making them subject to VAT. The Bulgarian court then asked the CJEU for clarification on whether the actions taken by Svilosa to recover the debt can be considered a supply of services for consideration or treated as such.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment clarifies the interpretation of Article 2(1)(c) and Article 26(1)(b) of the VAT Directive in the context of debt recovery actions taken by a creditor without the debtor’s explicit authorization. The Court emphasizes that for a transaction to be considered a “supply of services for consideration,” there must be a direct link between the service provided and the consideration received, implying a reciprocal agreement. Actions taken unilaterally by a creditor to recover a debt, even if they indirectly benefit the debtor, do not constitute a supply of services for consideration if there is no such reciprocal agreement or remuneration. Furthermore, the Court clarifies that actions taken to recover a debt for business purposes do not fall under the category of services supplied free of charge for non-business purposes, as defined in Article 26(1)(b) of the VAT Directive.<\/p>\n<p>The key provision of this judgment is the clarification that unilateral debt recovery actions taken by a creditor, without a mandate from the debtor, do not qualify as a “supply of services for consideration” under the VAT Directive. This means that VAT cannot be levied on such actions. This distinction is crucial for businesses engaged in debt recovery, as it clarifies the conditions under which VAT applies to their activities. The Court’s emphasis on the need for a direct link and reciprocal performance to establish a taxable supply of services provides important guidance for tax authorities and businesses alike.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0284\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 2 October 2025.LD v Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal and\u00a0Others.Reference for a preliminary ruling \u2013 Judicial cooperation in criminal matters \u2013 Directive 2004\/80\/EC \u2013 Article 12(2) \u2013 Compensation to victims of violent intentional crimes \u2013 Fair and appropriate compensation \u2013 National legislation excluding compensation for pain and suffering endured.Case C-284\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This judgment addresses the interpretation of Article 12(2) of Directive 2004\/80\/EC, which concerns compensation to victims of violent intentional crimes. The central issue is whether national compensation schemes can exclude compensation for pain and suffering (non-material harm) endured by victims, while still providing “fair and appropriate compensation” as required by the Directive. The Court rules that a complete exclusion of compensation for pain and suffering is not permissible under the Directive.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment clarifies that while Member States have discretion in determining the level and details of compensation, they cannot set it at a purely symbolic level. The Court emphasizes that “fair and appropriate compensation” must consider the seriousness of the crime’s consequences for the victim, including both material and non-material harm. It refers to Directive 2012\/29\/EU, which defines victims as those who have suffered physical, mental, or emotional harm, thus including pain and suffering. The Court also notes that the compensation should contribute to repairing the suffering endured by victims.<\/p>\n<p>The Court concludes that Article 12(2) of Directive 2004\/80\/EC precludes national schemes that, as a matter of principle, exclude any compensation for pain and suffering endured by victims of violent intentional crimes. While Member States are not obliged to provide complete reparation of all losses, the compensation must consider the seriousness of the crime’s consequences and the possibility of obtaining reparation from the offender.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0243\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Arr\u00eat de la Cour (sixi\u00e8me chambre) du 2 octobre 2025.#WV contre Service europ\u00e9en pour l’action ext\u00e9rieure.#Pourvoi \u2013 Fonction publique \u2013 Fonctionnaires \u2013 Proc\u00e9dure disciplinaire \u2013 Sanction disciplinaire \u2013 R\u00e9vocation sans r\u00e9duction des droits \u00e0 pension \u2013 Absences injustifi\u00e9es \u2013 Composition du Tribunal de l\u2019Union europ\u00e9enne \u2013 Pr\u00e9tendue absence d\u2019impartialit\u00e9 \u2013 Erreurs d\u2019appr\u00e9ciation \u2013 Substitution de motivation \u2013 Charge de la preuve \u2013 Proportionnalit\u00e9 \u2013 Autorit\u00e9 de la chose jug\u00e9e.#Affaire C-243\/24 P.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (Sixth Chamber) concerning an appeal by WV against a decision of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal. The case revolves around a disciplinary procedure initiated by the European External Action Service (EEAS) against WV, a former EU official, which resulted in her dismissal without reduction of pension rights due to alleged unjustified absences and other breaches of her obligations as a staff member.<\/p>\n<p>**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\n<p>The judgment addresses WV’s appeal against the Tribunal’s decision, which had upheld the EEAS’s decision to dismiss her. The Court examines several grounds of appeal raised by WV, including:<\/p>\n<p>1. **Impartiality of the Tribunal:** WV argued that a judge on the Tribunal should have recused herself due to a prior professional relationship with an official at the EEAS.<br \/>\n2. **Errors in Assessing Facts and Evidence:** WV claimed the Tribunal made errors in assessing the facts, misinterpreted evidence, and failed to consider all relevant documents.<br \/>\n3. **Violation of Legal Principles:** WV alleged violations of the principle of res judicata (authority of the decided matter), the principle of free assessment of evidence, and the rules on the burden of proof.<br \/>\n4. **Proportionality of the Sanction:** WV contended that the disciplinary sanction was disproportionate to the alleged misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>The Court systematically addresses each of these arguments, referencing specific paragraphs of the Tribunal’s judgment and relevant articles of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. The Court ultimately rejects all grounds of appeal and upholds the Tribunal’s decision, confirming the dismissal of WV.<\/p>\n<p>**Main Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\n<p>* **Article 21 of the Staff Regulations:** This article outlines the duties of officials, including assisting superiors and executing assigned tasks.<br \/>\n* **Article 55 of the Staff Regulations:** This article states that officials must be available to their institution at all times.<br \/>\n* **Article 60 of the Staff Regulations:** This article concerns absences of officials and requires prior authorization for absences, except in cases of illness or accident.<br \/>\n* **Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union:** Guarantees the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial.<br \/>\n* **Article 18 of the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union:** Addresses the impartiality of judges and their participation in cases where they may have a conflict of interest.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment clarifies the interpretation and application of these provisions in the context of disciplinary procedures against EU officials. It also reinforces the principles of impartiality and the burden of proof in such cases.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0391\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Arr\u00eat de la Cour (dixi\u00e8me chambre) du 2 octobre 2025.##Renvoi pr\u00e9judiciel \u2013 Espace de libert\u00e9, de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 et de justice \u2013 Coop\u00e9ration judiciaire en mati\u00e8re p\u00e9nale \u2013 D\u00e9cision\u2011cadre 2008\/947\/JAI \u2013 Reconnaissance mutuelle des jugements et des d\u00e9cisions de probation \u2013 Article 1er \u2013 Champ d\u2019application \u2013 Lib\u00e9ration sous surveillance assortie d\u2019une obligation de se soumettre \u00e0 un traitement m\u00e9dical r\u00e9sidentiel dans un \u00e9tablissement ferm\u00e9 \u2013 Mesure privative de libert\u00e9 \u2013 Obligation de reconnaissance et d\u2019ex\u00e9cution.#Affaire C-391\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This document is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the interpretation of Framework Decision 2008\/947\/JHA on the mutual recognition of judgments and probation decisions. The case originates from Belgium and involves a request for a preliminary ruling regarding the enforcement of a supervised release order coupled with mandatory inpatient treatment in the Netherlands. The CJEU clarifies the scope of Framework Decision 2008\/947 in relation to measures involving deprivation of liberty.<\/p>\n<p>**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\n<p>The judgment is structured as follows:<\/p>\n<p>* **Introduction:** Briefly outlines the request for a preliminary ruling and the relevant legal context.<br \/>\n* **Legal Context:** Details the relevant articles from Framework Decision 2008\/909\/JHA (on custodial sentences) and Framework Decision 2008\/947\/JHA (on probation measures), as well as relevant provisions of Belgian law.<br \/>\n* **Facts and Question:** Summarizes the factual background of the case, including the Belgian court’s dilemma regarding the enforcement of the supervised release order with inpatient treatment in the Netherlands. It then presents the specific question referred to the CJEU.<br \/>\n* **Admissibility:** Addresses and dismisses doubts raised by the Netherlands Government regarding the admissibility of the request for a preliminary ruling.<br \/>\n* **Consideration of the Question:** This is the core of the judgment, where the CJEU analyzes the scope of Framework Decision 2008\/947 and its relationship with Framework Decision 2008\/909.<br \/>\n* **Answer:** Provides a clear and concise answer to the referring court’s question.<br \/>\n* **Costs:** Addresses the allocation of costs in the proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>**Main Provisions and Changes:**<\/p>\n<p>The judgment focuses on clarifying the division of scope between Framework Decision 2008\/947 and Framework Decision 2008\/909. It emphasizes that 2008\/947 applies to non-custodial sentences and probation measures, while 2008\/909 covers custodial sentences and measures involving deprivation of liberty. The judgment highlights that the key factor in determining which framework decision applies is whether the measure in question involves deprivation of liberty.<\/p>\n<p>**Most Important Provisions:**<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is the CJEU’s interpretation of the scope of Framework Decision 2008\/947. The Court concludes that a supervised release order coupled with mandatory inpatient treatment in a closed institution constitutes a measure involving deprivation of liberty. Therefore, it falls outside the scope of Framework Decision 2008\/947 and within the scope of Framework Decision 2008\/909. This means that the Netherlands is not obligated under Framework Decision 2008\/947 to recognize and enforce the Belgian judgment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0086\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Judgment of the Court (Eighth Chamber) of 2 October 2025.CS STEEL a.s. v Gener\u00e1ln\u00ed \u0159editelstv\u00ed cel.Reference for a preliminary ruling \u2013 Customs union \u2013 Regulation (EU) No 952\/2013 \u2013 Determination of origin of goods \u2013 Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015\/2446 \u2013 Subheading 7304 41 of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System \u2013 Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel \u2013 Validity of the rule of origin applicable to steel pipes \u2013 Hot-finished pipes, subsequently cold-reduced.Case C-86\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding a request for a preliminary ruling on the validity of a rule determining the origin of certain steel pipes for customs purposes. The case revolves around the interpretation and application of the Union Customs Code and its implementing regulations, specifically concerning the “last substantial processing or working” criterion for determining the origin of goods. The court is asked to assess whether the regulation is valid in its distinction between different types of steel pipes undergoing cold processing.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment is structured as follows: It begins with an introduction outlining the context of the request for a preliminary ruling. It then details the legal framework, including relevant international law (the Harmonized System – HS), EU law (the Union Customs Code), and the specific Delegated Regulation 2015\/2446. The judgment then describes the dispute in the main proceedings, the question referred by the national court, and the procedure before the CJEU. The core of the judgment is the Court’s consideration of the question, where it analyzes the validity of the primary rule in light of Article 60(2) of the Customs Code. Finally, the Court provides its ruling and addresses the issue of costs.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision of the act is the Court’s ruling that the examination of the question referred has disclosed no factor of such a kind as to affect the validity of the primary rule applicable to goods under subheading 7304 41 of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, provided for in Annex 22-01 to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015\/2446. The Court found that the difference in treatment as regards the determination of origin, established by the primary rule, between cold processing of tubes and pipes under HS subheading 7304 11 and cold processing of tubes and pipes under HS subheading 7304 49 is objectively justified. Accordingly, the Commission did not commit a manifest error of assessment in adopting that rule.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0369\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Judgment of the Court (Seventh Chamber) of 2 October 2025.MET Magyarorsz\u00e1g Energiakeresked\u0151 Zrt. and Global NRG ROM SRL v Magyar Energetikai \u00e9s K\u00f6zm\u0171-szab\u00e1lyoz\u00e1si Hivatal.Reference for a preliminary ruling \u2013 Internal market in natural gas \u2013 Regulation (EU) 2017\/460 \u2013 Natural gas transmission system \u2013 Reference price methodology \u2013 Article 35(1) \u2013 Exemption for contracts concluded before 6 April 2017 which foresee no change in the levels of transmission tariffs except for indexation \u2013 Concept of \u2018indexation\u2019.Case C-369\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the interpretation of Article 35(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017\/460, which establishes a network code on harmonized transmission tariff structures for gas. The case revolves around a dispute between MET Magyarorsz\u00e1g Energiakeresked\u0151 Zrt. and Global NRG ROM SRL, and the Hungarian Regulatory Authority for the Energy Sector and Public Utilities (MEKH), regarding the reference price methodology for gas transmission tariffs. The core issue is whether long-term gas capacity booking contracts, concluded before April 6, 2017, are exempt from the application of Regulation 2017\/460 if their tariff adjustments consider factors beyond simple indexation.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment clarifies the scope of the exemption provided in Article 35(1) of Regulation 2017\/460 for existing contracts. It specifies that the exemption applies only to contracts concluded before April 6, 2017, where changes in transmission tariff levels are based solely on indexation. The Court emphasizes that if tariff adjustments consider other factors, such as official tariffs or new capacity bookings, the exemption does not apply. The Court also highlights that the various language versions of Article 35 of Regulation 2017\/460 should be interpreted by reference to the general scheme and the purpose of the rules of which it forms part.<\/p>\n<p>The key provision of the judgment is the interpretation of Article 35(1) of Regulation 2017\/460. The CJEU ruled that the exemption applies exclusively to contracts where tariff changes are solely based on indexation. This means that if a contract’s tariff adjustments incorporate additional elements, such as an official tariff set by a national authority or revenues from new capacity bookings, the contract falls outside the scope of the exemption. This interpretation ensures that the harmonized tariff structures for gas transmission are applied consistently across the EU, promoting non-discrimination and a well-functioning internal market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0573\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Judgment of the Court (Eighth Chamber) of 2 October 2025.B v Nieders\u00e4chsischer Zweckverband zur Approbationserteilung (NiZzA).Reference for a preliminary ruling \u2013 Recognition of professional qualifications \u2013 Directive 2005\/36\/EC \u2013 Article 2 \u2013 Scope ratione personae \u2013 Directive 2004\/38\/EC \u2013 Article 3 \u2013 Definition of \u2018beneficiaries\u2019 \u2013 Third-country national who is the spouse of a Union citizen who has not exercised his or her right of freedom of movement \u2013 Inapplicability \u2013 Inadmissibility.Case C-573\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding a request for a preliminary ruling. The case concerns the recognition of professional qualifications, specifically a third-country national’s (a Serbian national married to a German national) application for a license to practice medicine in Germany. The German authorities refused to grant the license, and the case ended up in the German court, which asked the CJEU for clarification on how EU law should be interpreted in this situation.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment addresses the admissibility of the request for a preliminary ruling. The CJEU examines whether Directive 2005\/36\/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications applies to the case, considering that the applicant is a third-country national. It also considers whether Directive 2004\/38\/EC on the right of free movement and residence could extend the scope of Directive 2005\/36\/EC to the applicant as a family member of a Union citizen.<\/p>\n<p>The CJEU concludes that the request for a preliminary ruling is inadmissible. It reasons that Directive 2005\/36\/EC applies only to nationals of Member States and that Directive 2004\/38\/EC does not grant derived rights to third-country nationals who are family members of Union citizens in their own Member State, especially when the Union citizen has not exercised their right to free movement. Therefore, the provisions of EU law cited are not applicable to the main dispute, rendering the request for a preliminary ruling unnecessary.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1851\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0145\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1851]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/111 regarding continuing airworthiness for electric- and hybrid-propulsion aircraft and other non-conventional aircraft into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU regulations on airworthiness also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a new indent to point 66q of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/111. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/111, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU regulation on airworthiness for new types of aircraft into the EEA Agreement. This means that aircraft operating within the EEA, including electric and hybrid models, must adhere to the standards set out in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/111 to ensure continued airworthiness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1833\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0139\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XI (Electronic communication, audiovisual services and information society) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1833]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XI to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024\/1983 on the harmonisation of the 40,5-43,5 GHz frequency band for wireless broadband electronic communications services into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations in electronic communications.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XI to the EEA Agreement by adding a new point referencing Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024\/1983. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2024\/1983, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are 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 relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024\/1983 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the harmonisation of the 40,5-43,5 GHz frequency band for wireless broadband electronic communications services, as detailed in the EU Implementing Decision, will now also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1862\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0134\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1862]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex IX to the EEA Agreement concerning financial services. It incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3117, which sets out implementing technical standards for supervisory reporting of institutions under Regulation (EU) No 575\/2013. This new regulation replaces and repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/451. Consequently, the Decision also removes the reference to the repealed Regulation (EU) 2021\/451 from Annex IX of the EEA Agreement, effective from 31 December 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement by inserting a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3117 and deleting the reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/451 with effect from 31 December 2025. Article 2 ensures that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3117 will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex IX of the EEA Agreement. It ensures that the latest EU standards for supervisory reporting of financial institutions are integrated into the EEA Agreement, maintaining alignment in financial services regulation between the EU and EEA member states. The repeal of the previous regulation and its replacement with the new one is also a key aspect to note for compliance purposes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1819\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0155\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1819]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2515. The regulation specifies the variables for information and communication technologies statistics for 2025. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU in collecting and reporting statistics on ICT usage.<\/p>\n<p>**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\n<p>* **Article 1:** Amends Annex XXI of the EEA Agreement by inserting a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2515. This incorporates the regulation into the EEA Agreement.<br \/>\n* **Article 2:** States that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2515 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic.<br \/>\n* **Article 3:** Sets the entry into force date as 14 June 2025, conditional upon all notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being made.<br \/>\n* **Article 4:** Mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>**Key Provisions for Practical Use:**<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2515 into the EEA Agreement. This means that EEA member states are now legally obligated to implement the requirements of this regulation, specifically regarding the collection and reporting of statistics on the use of information and communication technologies. Businesses and organizations operating within the EEA should be aware of these statistical reporting requirements for the reference year 2025.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1830\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0150\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1830]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning environmental regulations. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1765 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation supplements Regulation (EU) 2020\/741 regarding the technical specifications of key elements of risk management. The amendment ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the EU’s environmental standards by including the latest regulations on risk management related to water reuse.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 inserts a new point referencing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1765 into Annex XX of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1765 in Icelandic and Norwegian in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, ensuring its authenticity in those languages. Article 3 specifies that the Decision will come into force on June 14, 2025, 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 EEA Section and the EEA Supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1765 into the EEA Agreement, making its technical specifications for risk management legally binding within the EEA. This inclusion ensures a harmonized approach to environmental risk management related to water reuse across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1859\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0121\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1859]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The amendment incorporates several Commission Implementing Regulations related to feed additives into the EEA Agreement and repeals outdated regulations. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU legislation on animal feed.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision modifies Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to four new Commission Implementing Regulations: (EU) 2024\/3166, (EU) 2024\/3162, (EU) 2024\/3167, and (EU) 2024\/3168. These regulations concern the authorization and renewal of authorizations for various feed additives, including Bacillus velezensis ATCC PTA-6737, ferric tyrosine chelate, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), and zinc-L-selenomethionine. Additionally, the Decision removes references to Implementing Regulations (EU) No 306\/2013, (EU) No 787\/2013, and (EU) 2017\/2276, which have been repealed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3166.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision of this Decision is the incorporation of the new feed additive regulations into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that EEA member states adhere to the same standards as the EU regarding animal feed. This update is crucial for businesses involved in the production and distribution of animal feed within the EEA, as it directly affects which additives are authorized for use. The Decision also stipulates that it does not apply to Liechtenstein under certain conditions related to the trade of agricultural products with Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1818\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0161\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1818]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770 concerning aircraft equipment and operating rules for the Single European Sky airspace. This regulation aims to ensure harmonized standards and procedures for air traffic management within the Single European Sky. The decision also repeals several earlier regulations that are now superseded by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by inserting point 66wp, which incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770. It also includes a specific adaptation for the application of the regulation within the EEA, adding a reference to the Polaris Flight Information Region (FIR). Furthermore, Article 1 deletes points 66we, 66wg, 66wj and 66wl, which refer to the repealed regulations. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770 will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770 into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that the rules on aircraft equipment and operating procedures for the Single European Sky airspace are uniformly applied across the EEA. The adaptation regarding the Polaris FIR is also noteworthy as it tailors the regulation to specific geographical circumstances within the EEA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1836\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0148\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1836]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate the latest EU regulations regarding the airworthiness and oversight of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones. Specifically, it integrates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1107 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1109 into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the rules for drone operation and safety are consistent across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision modifies Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement by adding references to the two new EU regulations. It adds an indent to point 66zbh regarding Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/203 and inserts new points 66zbk and 66zbl to include Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1107 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1109, respectively. The Decision also specifies that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be published and considered authentic. It defines the entry into force date based on the completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement or the entry into force of Decision No 146\/2025, whichever is later.<\/p>\n<p>The most important aspect of this Decision is the extension of EU regulations on unmanned aircraft systems to the EEA countries. This means that the standards for the continuing airworthiness of certified drones, as well as the requirements for competent authorities in overseeing these drones, will now apply throughout the EEA. This will likely impact drone operators, manufacturers, and national aviation authorities in the EEA, as they will need to comply with these updated rules.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1838\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0149\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1838]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1473, which corrects the French language version of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1768. The latter regulation lays down detailed rules for the certification and declaration of air traffic management\/air navigation services systems and their constituents. The Decision ensures that the corrected regulation applies within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1473 in point 66zbi of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, which already refers to the original Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1768. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1473 will be authentic and published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 3 specifies the date of entry into force of the Decision, linking it to the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement or the entry into force of Decision No 147\/2025, 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which effectively integrates the corrections made by Regulation 2024\/1473 into the EEA Agreement, ensuring the accurate application of the rules for air traffic management and air navigation services systems across the EEA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1865\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0133\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1865]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement concerning financial services. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3172 into the EEA Agreement and repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/637, which is currently part of the EEA Agreement. The repeal will be effective from 31 December 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex IX by inserting a reference to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3172 and deleting the reference to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/637 with effect from 31 December 2025. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3172 will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex IX of the EEA Agreement. It ensures that the latest EU standards on public disclosures by institutions, as detailed in Regulation (EU) No 575\/2013, are applied within the EEA by incorporating Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3172. Simultaneously, it removes the previous regulation (Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/637) to avoid conflicts and ensure regulatory clarity. The effective date of the repeal (31 December 2025) is also crucial for ensuring a smooth transition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1826\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0132\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0VII (Recognition of professional qualifications) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1826]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex VII to the EEA Agreement regarding the recognition of professional qualifications. Specifically, it incorporates Directive (EU) 2024\/505 concerning the recognition of professional qualifications for nurses responsible for general care trained in Romania into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU rules on the recognition of these qualifications also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds Directive (EU) 2024\/505 to the list of directives incorporated into Annex VII of the EEA Agreement, which concerns the recognition of professional qualifications. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Directive (EU) 2024\/505, 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 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, as it directly integrates the new EU directive on the recognition of Romanian-trained nurses into the EEA Agreement. This means that the EEA member states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) are now obliged to recognize the professional qualifications of nurses responsible for general care trained in Romania, in accordance with the provisions of Directive (EU) 2024\/505.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1837\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0152\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1837]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/57, which establishes the format for Member States to report on the implementation of Directive (EU) 2015\/2193 concerning the reduction of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from medium combustion plants. This ensures that EEA member states align with EU standards for environmental reporting related to air pollution from these plants. The decision aims to harmonize environmental regulations and reporting obligations within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/57 into Annex XX of the EEA Agreement by adding a new point referencing the decision. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/57, 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 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/57 into the EEA Agreement. This means that EEA member states are now obligated to follow the format established in Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/57 when reporting on the implementation of Directive (EU) 2015\/2193. This ensures consistent and comparable reporting across the EEA, facilitating better monitoring and enforcement of environmental standards related to air emissions from medium combustion plants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1843\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0137\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1843]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Delegated Regulations related to digital operational resilience for the financial sector. The decision updates the list of EU acts applicable in the EEA to include specific regulations concerning oversight activities and incident reporting related to information and communication technology (ICT). This ensures that the EEA countries align with the EU’s framework for managing digital risks in the financial industry.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 incorporates Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2025\/295 and (EU) 2025\/301 into Annex IX of the EEA Agreement by adding points 31qg and 31qh respectively. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the date of entry into force of the Decision, linking it to the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement or the entry into force of another EEA Joint Committee Decision, whichever is later. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union and its EEA Supplement.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the two EU regulations into the EEA Agreement. Regulation 2025\/295 focuses on harmonizing the conditions for conducting oversight activities related to digital operational resilience. Regulation 2025\/301 specifies the content and timelines for reporting major ICT-related incidents and significant cyber threats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1842\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0141\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1842]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/134, which introduces a gyroplane pilot licence, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU aviation safety rules also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/134 within point 66ne of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, which concerns Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178\/2011. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/134, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force is contingent upon all notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being made, with the effective date being 14 June 2025. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU regulation on gyroplane pilot licences into the EEA Agreement. This means that the requirements and standards for obtaining a gyroplane pilot licence, as defined in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/134, will now be applicable in the EEA member states.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1817\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0119\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1817]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The decision incorporates three EU legal acts into the EEA Agreement: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/127 (correcting language versions of a regulation on analytical methods for residues of pharmacologically active substances), Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/328 (amending Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 999\/2001 regarding the approval of negligible risk status for classical scrapie of Slovenia), and Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/403 (amending annexes to Implementing Decision (EU) 2021\/260 concerning national measures to limit the impact of certain diseases of aquatic animals). This ensures that these updated EU regulations and decisions also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the Decision is straightforward. It consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to the three EU legal acts. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations and decision are 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 Decision does not introduce entirely new areas of law but rather updates the existing Annex I with the latest EU regulations and decisions in the veterinary and phytosanitary fields.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision for practical use is Article 1, which directly incorporates the listed EU legal acts into the EEA Agreement. This means that stakeholders within the EEA need to be aware of and comply with the requirements outlined in Implementing Regulations (EU) 2025\/127 and (EU) 2025\/328, and Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/403, as they are now part of the EEA legal framework.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1832\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0142\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1832]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1111 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation establishes requirements for the operation of manned aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The amendment ensures that the updated EU aviation safety rules also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1111 in the sections pertaining to relevant EU regulations on air operations and aircrew licensing. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024\/1111, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are authentic. Article 3 states the entry into force date of the Decision, 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 and its supplement.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the requirements for vertical take-off and landing aircraft operations into the EEA Agreement. This ensures a harmonized approach to aviation safety and standards across the EU and EEA, which is crucial for manufacturers, operators, and pilots working with this type of aircraft.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1856\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0162\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1856]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1771 into the EEA Agreement and repeals several Commission Regulations (EC) No 1032\/2006, (EC) No 633\/2007 and (EC) No 262\/2009, which are already incorporated into the EEA Agreement and are now superseded.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of 4 articles.<br \/>\n* Article 1 amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1771 in point 66xg and deleting points 66wb, 66wba and 66wh, which refer to the repealed Commission Regulations.<br \/>\n* Article 2 stipulates that the text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1771 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and shall be authentic.<br \/>\n* Article 3 defines the entry into force date of the Decision, which depends on the fulfillment of notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement or the entry into force of other Decisions of the EEA Joint Committee, whichever is the latest.<br \/>\n* 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which updates Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement to reflect the new regulatory landscape in air traffic management and air navigation services systems by incorporating Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1771 and removing the repealed regulations. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the latest EU legislation in the transport sector.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1840\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0146\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1840]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 146\/2025 amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/1645 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/203 into the Agreement. These regulations concern the management of information security risks with a potential impact on aviation safety. The incorporation of these regulations ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the EU’s updated aviation safety standards.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision modifies Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Regulations (EU) 2022\/1645 and 2023\/203 within specific points related to various Commission Regulations concerning aviation, such as those related to aircrew, air operations, air traffic controllers, and aerodromes. It inserts new points 66zbg and 66zbh after point 66zbf, which explicitly list Regulations (EU) 2022\/1645 and 2023\/203, providing their full titles and references to the Official Journal of the European Union. Additionally, the Decision states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be authentic.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision of this act is Article 1, which lists all amendments to Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement. It is important to check all points listed in Article 1 to be sure that all necessary changes are made.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1829\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0156\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1829]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning statistics. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1472 into the EEA Agreement, which relates to the frequency with which Member States supply their quality reports. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the updated EU regulations on statistical reporting.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1472 within point 19sb of Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement, which concerns Commission Regulation (EC) No 1055\/2008. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1472, as published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the new EU regulation into the EEA Agreement. This means that EEA member states will now be subject to the updated requirements regarding the frequency of quality reports as outlined in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1472.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1844\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0144\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1844]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1400 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation relates to aerodrome safety, changes of aerodrome operators, and occurrence reporting. The Decision ensures that the updated EU regulation on aerodrome operations is also applicable within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1400 within the existing point concerning Commission Regulation (EU) No 139\/2014 in Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1400, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU regulation on aerodrome safety into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that EEA member states adhere to the updated standards for aerodrome operations, including safety protocols, procedures for changes in aerodrome operators, and reporting of incidents.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1828\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0153\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1828]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 153\/2025 amends Annex XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Recommendation (EU) 2023\/397 on reference metadata and quality reports for the European Statistical System into the EEA Agreement, replacing the previous Recommendation 2009\/498\/EC. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest standards and practices in European statistics.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 replaces the reference to Commission Recommendation 2009\/498\/EC in Annex XXI of the EEA Agreement with a reference to Commission Recommendation (EU) 2023\/397. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Recommendation (EU) 2023\/397, 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 by 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly updates the statistical standards within the EEA Agreement by replacing the older recommendation with the newer one. This ensures that EEA member states align their statistical practices with the most current EU standards for reference metadata and quality reports within the European Statistical System.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1822\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0120\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1822]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. It incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/330 into the EEA Agreement, updating the disease-free status of certain Member States or zones and approving eradication programs for listed diseases. The Decision does not apply to Iceland or Liechtenstein due to specific agreements and adaptations outlined in the EEA Agreement.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/330 to the list of regulations under point 13r in Part 1.1 of Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Norwegian language version of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/330 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and is 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 relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/330 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the updated regulations regarding the disease-free status and eradication programs for listed diseases now apply within the EEA, impacting the trade and movement of live animals and animal products within the European Economic Area (excluding Iceland and Liechtenstein).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1825\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0126\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1825]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several recent EU regulations concerning veterinary, phytosanitary matters, technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The amendments ensure that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU legislation in these areas, maintaining alignment between the EU and EEA member states. The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to its specific agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into five articles. Articles 1 and 2 detail the specific amendments to Annex I and Annex II of the EEA Agreement, respectively, by adding references to new EU regulations. These regulations cover a range of topics, including flavourings, maximum residue levels for pesticides, and the authorization of novel foods. Article 3 ensures that the incorporated regulations are available in Icelandic and Norwegian. Article 4 specifies the date of entry into force, and Article 5 mandates the publication of the Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for practical use are those that incorporate specific EU regulations into the EEA Agreement. These include regulations on flavourings ((E)-3-benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl-N,N-diphenyl-2-propenamide and 4-Methyl-2-phenylpent-2-enal), maximum residue levels for pesticides (zoxamide, acetamiprid, fenbuconazole, and penconazole), and the authorization of novel foods (Lemna minor, Lemna gibba, and glucosyl hesperidin). Businesses and regulators in the EEA need to be aware of these changes to ensure compliance with the updated standards and regulations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1820\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0123\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1820]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 123\/2025 updates Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement. The updates incorporate the latest EU Commission Implementing Regulations regarding analytical methods for residues of pharmacologically active substances in food-producing animals and the content of national risk-based control plans and surveillance plans. These changes ensure that EEA member states align with the EU’s updated regulations in these areas. The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to its specific agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into five articles. Article 1 amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024\/2563 and (EU) 2024\/2052. Article 2 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2563. Article 3 ensures that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations are authentic. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon the completion of necessary notifications. Article 5 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is the incorporation of Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024\/2052 and (EU) 2024\/2563 into the EEA Agreement. This means that EEA member states (excluding Liechtenstein) must now adhere to the updated standards for analytical methods concerning residues of pharmacologically active substances in animals used for food production, as well as the updated requirements for national risk-based control and surveillance plans related to food safety.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1860\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0124\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1860]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee aims to incorporate recent EU regulations concerning food safety, specifically regarding *Listeria monocytogenes*, into the EEA Agreement. The decision updates Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) of the EEA Agreement to include Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/2895 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2463. These regulations address the standards for *Listeria monocytogenes* in food and the analytical methods for verifying compliance with those standards.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into five articles. Articles 1 and 2 amend Annexes I and II of the EEA Agreement, respectively, by adding references to the new EU regulations. Article 3 ensures that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations are authentic. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon notification by the parties to the EEA Agreement. Article 5 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. The main change is the inclusion of updated EU food safety regulations into the EEA Agreement, ensuring consistent standards across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/2895 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2463. Food business operators within the EEA must comply with the updated standards for *Listeria monocytogenes* and adhere to the specified analytical methods for official controls. This ensures a high level of food safety and consumer protection throughout the EEA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1824\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0127\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1824]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190, which regulates the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenol derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The Decision ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations on food safety, specifically concerning substances with hazardous properties. It also repeals the previous Regulation (EU) 2018\/213, which is now replaced by the newer regulation.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190 in point 55, which concerns Commission Regulation (EU) No 10\/2011, and replacing the text of point 130 related to the repealed Regulation (EU) 2018\/213 with a reference to the new Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the restrictions and requirements concerning the use of BPA and other bisphenols in food contact materials now also apply within the European Economic Area. Businesses and manufacturers operating within the EEA need to be aware of and comply with the new rules regarding the use of these substances to ensure their products meet the required safety standards.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1831\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0151\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1831]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/371 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation adjusts the TM0 values for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the act is simple. It has a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 incorporates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/371 into Annex XX of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Delegated Regulation are authentic. Article 3 specifies 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which effectively extends the applicability of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/371 to the EEA countries. This means that the adjusted TM0 values for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles will also apply within the EEA, impacting environmental regulations and potentially influencing vehicle standards and emissions targets in those countries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1857\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0158\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXII (Company law) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1857]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning company law. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023\/2775 into the EEA Agreement. This directive adjusts the size criteria for micro, small, medium-sized, and large undertakings or groups. The amendment ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the updated EU legislation in the area of company law.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds an indent to point 10i of Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, referencing Directive 2023\/2775. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Directive 2023\/2775 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 the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Directive 2023\/2775 into the EEA Agreement, meaning that the adjusted size criteria for companies will also apply within the EEA, impacting how companies are classified and regulated in those countries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1827\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0131\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1827]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/290, which updates the list of defense-related products in line with the updated Common Military List of the European Union of 19 February 2024, into the EEA Agreement. This Decision ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations regarding defense-related products.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a new indent to point 3q of Chapter XIX of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/290. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/290, 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 completion of notifications required 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU’s updated list of defense-related products into the EEA Agreement. This means that the regulations and standards for defense-related products are now aligned between the EU and the EEA member states, ensuring consistency in the trade and movement of these products within the European Economic Area, with the exception of Liechtenstein.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1823\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0143\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1823]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/133 into the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning non-commercial operations conducted in visual flight rules conditions with gyroplanes. This ensures that the updated EU aviation safety rules also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/133 within point 66nf of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, formally incorporating the regulation. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/133, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, will be authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force is contingent upon the completion of all necessary notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement, with the effective date being 14 June 2025. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/133 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the rules and standards outlined in Regulation (EU) 2025\/133 regarding gyroplane operations now apply not only within the EU but also within the EEA, ensuring consistent aviation safety standards across the region.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1852\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0130\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1852]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 130\/2025 updates Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The Decision incorporates several Commission Implementing Regulations and Decisions related to the approval, non-approval, or postponement of expiry dates for various active substances used in biocidal products. These substances are assessed under Regulation (EU) No 528\/2012 concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by inserting new points that list the incorporated Commission Implementing Regulations and Decisions. It also deletes a point related to a previously repealed Commission Implementing Decision. Article 2 ensures that the texts of the incorporated regulations and decisions are authentic in Icelandic and Norwegian languages. Article 3 specifies the 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for users are those listed in Article 1, which detail the specific changes to Annex II of the EEA Agreement. These changes directly impact the regulation of biocidal products within the EEA, affecting manufacturers, suppliers, and users of these products. Specifically, the inclusion of decisions regarding substances like dinotefuran, spinosad, and others, as well as the removal of the repealed decision on dinotefuran, are key for ensuring compliance with EEA standards for biocidal products.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1854\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0159\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXII (Company law) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1854]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning company law. The amendment incorporates Directive (EU) 2021\/2101, which pertains to the disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches, into the EEA Agreement. Additionally, it addresses how EFTA states should consider the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes when defining their own lists in national legislation.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the reasons for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 details the specific amendments to point 10i of Annex XXII, which concerns Directive 2013\/34\/EU. This involves adding Directive (EU) 2021\/2101 to the list of relevant directives and introducing adaptations related to how EFTA states define non-cooperative jurisdictions and cooperative jurisdictions with pending commitments in their national legislation. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Directive (EU) 2021\/2101 in Icelandic and Norwegian in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal. Articles 3 and 4 cover the entry into force and publication of the Decision, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for practical use relate to the adaptations specified in Article 1, point 3. These adaptations clarify how EFTA states should interpret references to the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes within the context of Directive 2021\/2101. Instead of directly referencing the EU list, the adaptations state that EFTA states should use their own national legislation to define non-cooperative jurisdictions and cooperative jurisdictions with pending commitments. This ensures that the directive is implemented in a way that is consistent with the legal frameworks of the EFTA states.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1848\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0135\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1848]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/1959. The regulation concerns regulatory technical standards for liquidity contracts for shares of issuers on SME growth markets. This incorporation ensures the same standards apply within the EEA as in the EU.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/1959 into Annex IX of the EEA Agreement by adding a new point referencing the Regulation. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated Regulation 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 EEA Agreement Article 103(1) notifications. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Regulation (EU) 2022\/1959 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the regulatory technical standards outlined in the incorporated Regulation now apply to financial instruments admitted to trading on SME growth markets within the EEA, ensuring consistent market practices across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1821\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0125\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1821]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 125\/2025 updates Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement. The updates incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/3196 regarding maximum residue levels of pesticides in radish leaves and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/89 concerning the authorization of UV-treated powder of whole yellow mealworm larvae as a novel food. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s updated regulations in these areas.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into five articles. Articles 1 and 2 amend Annexes I and II of the EEA Agreement by adding references to the new EU regulations concerning pesticide levels in radish leaves and the authorization of yellow mealworm larvae powder as a novel food. Article 3 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations are authentic. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, and Article 5 mandates its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Compared to previous versions, this Decision adds new regulations related to food safety and standards.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for practical use are those that incorporate the EU regulations on pesticide levels in radish leaves (Regulation (EU) 2024\/3196) and the authorization of UV-treated powder of whole yellow mealworm larvae as a novel food (Regulation (EU) 2025\/89). These updates ensure that businesses and individuals within the EEA adhere to the latest EU standards in food safety and novel foods, affecting trade and market access within the EEA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1850\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0129\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1850]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The amendment incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/2858 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation pertains to reference points for action regarding nitrofurans and their metabolites in collagen.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds an indent to point 12e of Chapter XIII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, referencing Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/2858. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024\/2858, 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 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024\/2858 into the EEA Agreement, thereby extending the application of the EU regulation concerning nitrofurans and their metabolites in collagen to the EEA countries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1841\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0138\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1841]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Delegated Regulations concerning crypto-asset service providers. Specifically, it integrates regulations detailing the content and format of order book records, as well as the manner of presenting transparency data for those operating trading platforms for crypto-assets. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s standards in regulating crypto-asset trading platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex IX of the EEA Agreement by inserting references to Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2025\/416 and (EU) 2025\/417. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of these regulations will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the date of entry into force, linking it to the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement or the entry into force of another EEA Joint Committee Decision, whichever is later. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the two EU regulations into the EEA Agreement. This means that crypto-asset service providers operating within the EEA will be required to adhere to the standards set out in Regulations 2025\/416 and 2025\/417 regarding order book records and transparency data presentation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1834\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0154\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1834]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning statistics. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1484 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation specifies the technical aspects of a sample survey related to the use of information and communication technologies for the reference year 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the Decision is straightforward. It has a preamble that refers to the EEA Agreement and the need to incorporate the EU regulation. Article 1 amends Annex XXI by adding a new point referencing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1484. Article 2 ensures the authenticity of the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the regulation. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates publication in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. There are no previous versions mentioned in the act.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1484 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the technical specifications, data transmission formats, and quality reporting arrangements outlined in the EU regulation now also apply to the EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1849\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0140\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1849]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/149 into the EEA Agreement, updating regulations related to the transport of dangerous goods. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest scientific and technical progress in the field of transport safety.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/149 within point 13c of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, which concerns Directive 2008\/68\/EC on the inland transport of dangerous goods. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/149 in Icelandic and Norwegian in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, confirming its authenticity in those languages. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the new EU directive into the EEA Agreement. This means that the updated rules for the transport of dangerous goods, as outlined in Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/149, will now also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1835\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0157\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1835]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1769 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation updates the indicative compendium of environmental goods and services and of economic activities.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the act is simple: it has a preamble outlining the reasons for the decision, followed by four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XXI of the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1769. Article 2 ensures the authenticity of the text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1769 in Icelandic and Norwegian. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the updated Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1769 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the updated compendium of environmental goods and services and related economic activities will now also apply within the European Economic Area, ensuring harmonized statistical reporting and analysis across the EEA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1855\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0160\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms [2025\/1855]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee extends the cooperation between the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement in Union actions related to the free movement of workers, coordination of social security schemes, and measures for migrants. The extension applies to Union actions funded from the general budget. The decision amends Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement to allow for this continued cooperation from 1 January 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of a preamble outlining the basis and purpose of the amendment, followed by three articles. Article 1 amends Article 5 of Protocol 31 by extending the financial years of cooperation to include 2025. Article 2 specifies the entry into force and application date of the Decision. Article 3 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. The amendment updates the existing protocol to include the financial year 2025, ensuring continued cooperation in the specified areas.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which extends the cooperation to the financial year 2025. This ensures the continuation of collaborative efforts and funding for initiatives related to the free movement of workers, coordination of social security schemes, and measures for migrants within the EEA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1863\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0128\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1863]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Regulations related to food safety and health claims. The Decision updates the list of EU legislation incorporated into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that regulations concerning food-related matters are consistently applied across the European Economic Area. However, it specifies that the Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein under certain conditions related to its trade agreement with the Swiss Confederation.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision modifies Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/351 concerning plastic materials in contact with food to points 54zzzb and 55, and by amending point 56 regarding Commission Regulation (EU) 2022\/1616. It also inserts a new point 265 to include Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/350, which refuses to authorize certain health claims on foods. The Decision also states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulations (EU) 2025\/350 and (EU) 2025\/351 will be published and authentic. It enters into force on June 14, 2025, provided that all necessary notifications have been made.<\/p>\n<p>The most important aspect of this Decision is the incorporation of the two Commission Regulations into the EEA Agreement. Regulation 2025\/350 clarifies which health claims on food are not authorized, providing legal certainty for food manufacturers and protecting consumers from misleading claims. Regulation 2025\/351 updates the rules on plastic materials that come into contact with food, including recycled plastics, which impacts food packaging and safety standards.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1839\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0147\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1839]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several recent Commission Regulations related to air traffic management and air navigation services. Specifically, it integrates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1768 and Implementing Regulations (EU) 2023\/1769 and 2023\/1772 into the EEA Agreement. Additionally, it repeals Commission Regulation (EC) No 1033\/2006, which is being replaced by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1772.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision modifies Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by: adding references to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1772 in point 66wk, adding references to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1769 in point 66zbh, inserting points 66zbi and 66zbj regarding Regulations (EU) 2023\/1768 and 2023\/1769, and deleting point 66wc concerning Regulation (EC) No 1033\/2006. It also stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1768 and Implementing Regulations (EU) 2023\/1769 and (EU) 2023\/1772 will be authentic. The Decision will enter into force on 14 June 2025, provided that all necessary notifications have been made, or on the entry into force of Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 146\/2025, whichever is later.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement, effectively updating the incorporated EU law related to air traffic management and air navigation services within the EEA. This ensures that the latest EU regulations in this sector are applicable within the EEA, maintaining harmonized standards and procedures.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1864\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0136\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1864]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2759 into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that the rules for European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) also apply within the European Economic Area. The regulation covers key aspects of ELTIFs, such as the use of derivatives for hedging, redemption policies, liquidity management, transfer requests, asset disposal, and cost disclosure.<\/p>\n<p>The act consists of four articles. Article 1 incorporates the EU regulation into Annex IX of the EEA Agreement by adding a new point referencing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2759. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the regulation 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 EEA Agreement notifications. Article 4 mandates the publication of the decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. This decision updates Annex IX to include the latest EU rules on ELTIFs, ensuring consistent financial service regulations across the EEA.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2759 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the detailed rules and standards outlined in the EU regulation regarding the operation and management of European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) now also apply to entities and activities within the EEA. This inclusion ensures that ELTIFs operating within the EEA adhere to the same standards for hedging, redemption policies, liquidity management, asset disposal, and cost disclosure as those within the EU.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1858\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0122\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1858]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several Commission Implementing Regulations regarding feed additives. The purpose is to update the EEA Agreement to reflect the EU’s latest regulations on veterinary and phytosanitary matters, specifically concerning the authorization, renewal, and correction of feed additives for various animal species. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with current EU standards in the area of animal nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision modifies Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to new Commission Implementing Regulations and deleting references to regulations that have been repealed. Specifically, it incorporates 18 new regulations related to feed additives, amends existing regulations to reflect corrections and updates, and repeals 6 older regulations that have been superseded. The new regulations cover a range of topics, including the authorization of specific feed additives like 6-phytase, L-isoleucine, and various microbial preparations, as well as the renewal of authorizations for additives like Enterococcus lactis and Levilactobacillus brevis.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions of this Decision are those that incorporate new feed additive regulations into the EEA Agreement and repeal outdated ones. 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\nLegal Act Reviews<\/title><br \/>\n<\/head><\/p>\n<h4>Legal Act Reviews<\/h4>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/1264 on Liquidity Management for Asset-Referenced and E-Money Tokens<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation lays down the rules for liquidity management policies and procedures for issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and e-money tokens. It applies to significant ARTs and e-money tokens, and possibly to non-significant ones if requested by competent authorities. The core of the regulation ensures issuers can meet redemption requests and maintain business continuity. Key aspects include identifying and managing liquidity risks, creating contingency plans, and conducting stress tests to assess the resilience of reserve assets. The rules are structured into several articles, including policies for liquidity risk, contingency policies, separation of liquidity management, and procedures for stress testing.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1985 Correcting Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties on Optical Fibre Cables from India<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation corrects errors in the application of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of optical fibre cables originating in India. Specifically, it addresses incorrect duty rates applied to companies that cooperated with the anti-dumping investigation but not the subsidy investigation. The regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1135, modifying duty rates for specific companies and instructing customs authorities to rectify overpayments. Two new annexes list companies cooperating in both anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations, as well as those cooperating only in the anti-dumping investigation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2009 Adjusting Import Tariff Quotas for Products from Moldova<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation adjusts import tariff quotas for products from Moldova, following amendments to the Association Agreement between the EU and Moldova. It increases quantities of certain Moldovan products allowed into the EU under specific tariff rate quotas and removes some quotas entirely due to trade liberalization. The regulation amends Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020\/1988 and includes transitional provisions for ongoing tariff quota periods. The annex details specific changes to tariff quotas in the fruit, vegetable, and wine sectors.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1905 Granting Union Authorisation for the Biocidal Product \u2018desmanol pure\u2019<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation grants a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family ‘desmanol pure’, manufactured by Sch\u00fclke & Mayr GmbH, for human hygiene purposes, particularly hand disinfection. The active substance is propan-2-ol. The authorisation is valid from 23 October 2025 to 30 September 2035. The regulation includes a Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) detailing administrative information, product composition, hazard statements, authorised uses, and directions for use.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1977 Granting Union Authorisation for the Biocidal Product \u2018Aqua-Clean\u2019<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation grants a Union authorization for the biocidal product ‘Aqua-Clean’, authorizing its making available on the market and use for specific product types related to disinfection. The Annex provides a detailed summary of the product’s characteristics, including administrative information, product composition, hazard statements, authorized uses, and general directions for use, as well as specific instructions, risk mitigation measures, and safety information for use.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1960 Specifying the Design and Content of Harmonized Guarantee Notices and Labels<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation specifies the design and content of the harmonized notice on the legal guarantee of conformity and the harmonized label for the commercial guarantee of durability. The aim is to increase consumer awareness and promote more sustainable purchasing decisions. Annex I provides the design and content for the harmonized notice, including specifications for colors, QR code functionality, and display formats. Annex II details the design and content for the harmonized label, including editable and non-editable elements and guidelines for displaying the label online and offline.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1993 Registering \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation registers \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union\u2019s register. This legal protection ensures that only products produced in the Trentino region and according to specific quality standards can be marketed under that name.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1995 Registering \u2018Olive taggiasche liguri\u2019 as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation registers \u2018Olive taggiasche liguri\u2019 as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union register. This ensures that the name is now protected across the EU, and only olives produced in accordance with the product specification can be marketed under that name.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1994 Registering \u2018Tharsys\u2019 as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation registers \u2018Tharsys\u2019 as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Union register. This legal protection ensures that only products originating from the specified geographical area and meeting specific production standards can be marketed under the name \u2018Tharsys\u2019.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2011 Amending Lists of Third Countries Authorized for Entry of Poultry and Fresh Meat into the Union<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation amends Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/404, concerning the lists of third countries, territories, or zones authorized for the entry into the Union of poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds. It temporarily suspends or re-authorizes the entry of certain poultry products from specific zones within Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States due to recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Annexes V and XIV detail the affected zones.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1988 Restricting PFAS in Firefighting Foams<\/h5>\n<p>This regulation amends Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907\/2006, placing restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams. The regulation prohibits the placing on the market and use of firefighting foams containing PFAS in concentrations equal to or greater than 1 mg\/L after a certain transitional period, with some exceptions for specific uses and situations.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1989 Correcting Errors in De Minimis Aid for Agriculture<\/h5>\n<p>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1989 addresses errors found in Regulation (EU) No 1408\/2013, which concerns the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) to de minimis aid in the agriculture sector. The regulation corrects inaccuracies introduced by a previous amending regulation, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the rules governing minimal state aid in agriculture. These corrections include adjustments to dates, amounts, and references to other related regulations.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: VAT Directive and Supply of Services for Consideration<\/h5>\n<p>This CJEU judgment clarifies the interpretation of Article 2(1)(c) and Article 26(1)(b) of the VAT Directive in the context of debt recovery actions taken by a creditor without the debtor’s explicit authorization. The Court emphasizes that for a transaction to be considered a “supply of services for consideration,” there must be a direct link between the service provided and the consideration received, implying a reciprocal agreement. Actions taken unilaterally by a creditor to recover a debt, even if they indirectly benefit the debtor, do not constitute a supply of services for consideration if there is no such reciprocal agreement or remuneration.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: Compensation to Victims of Violent Intentional Crimes<\/h5>\n<p>This judgment addresses the interpretation of Article 12(2) of Directive 2004\/80\/EC, concerning compensation to victims of violent intentional crimes. The central issue is whether national compensation schemes can exclude compensation for pain and suffering (non-material harm) endured by victims, while still providing “fair and appropriate compensation” as required by the Directive. The Court rules that a complete exclusion of compensation for pain and suffering is not permissible under the Directive.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: Disciplinary Procedure Against EU Official<\/h5>\n<p>This judgment concerns an appeal by WV against a decision of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal. The case revolves around a disciplinary procedure initiated by the European External Action Service (EEAS) against WV, a former EU official, which resulted in her dismissal without reduction of pension rights due to alleged unjustified absences and other breaches of her obligations as a staff member.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: Mutual Recognition of Probation Decisions<\/h5>\n<p>This document is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the interpretation of Framework Decision 2008\/947\/JHA on the mutual recognition of judgments and probation decisions. The case originates from Belgium and involves a request for a preliminary ruling regarding the enforcement of a supervised release order coupled with mandatory inpatient treatment in the Netherlands. The CJEU clarifies the scope of Framework Decision 2008\/947 in relation to measures involving deprivation of liberty.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: Customs Code and Origin of Steel Pipes<\/h5>\n<p>This document is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning a request for a preliminary ruling on the validity of a rule determining the origin of certain steel pipes for customs purposes. The case revolves around the interpretation and application of the Union Customs Code and its implementing regulations, specifically concerning the “last substantial processing or working” criterion for determining the origin of goods. The court is asked to assess whether the regulation is valid in its distinction between different types of steel pipes undergoing cold processing.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: Gas Transmission Tariff Structures<\/h5>\n<p>This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the interpretation of Article 35(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017\/460, which establishes a network code on harmonized transmission tariff structures for gas. The case revolves around a dispute between MET Magyarorsz\u00e1g Energiakeresked\u0151 Zrt. and Global NRG ROM SRL, and the Hungarian Regulatory Authority for the Energy Sector and Public Utilities (MEKH), regarding the reference price methodology for gas transmission tariffs. The core issue is whether long-term gas capacity booking contracts, concluded before April 6, 2017, are exempt from the application of Regulation 2017\/460 if their tariff adjustments consider factors beyond simple indexation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>CJEU Judgment: Admissibility of a request for a preliminary ruling. Recognition of professional qualifications.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding a request for a preliminary ruling. The case concerns the recognition of professional qualifications, specifically a third-country national’s (a Serbian national married to a German national) application for a license to practice medicine in Germany. The German authorities refused to grant the license, and the case ended up in the German court, which asked the CJEU for clarification on how EU law should be interpreted in this situation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Incorporating Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/111 on Airworthiness<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/111 regarding continuing airworthiness for electric- and hybrid-propulsion aircraft and other non-conventional aircraft into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU regulations on airworthiness also apply within the European Economic Area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Incorporating Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024\/1983 on harmonisation of the 40,5-43,5 GHz frequency band<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XI to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024\/1983 on the harmonisation of the 40,5-43,5 GHz frequency band for wireless broadband electronic communications services into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations in electronic communications.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Financial services. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3117<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex IX to the EEA Agreement concerning financial services. It incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3117, which sets out implementing technical standards for supervisory reporting of institutions under Regulation (EU) No 575\/2013. This new regulation replaces and repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/451. Consequently, the Decision also removes the reference to the repealed Regulation (EU) 2021\/451 from Annex IX of the EEA Agreement, effective from 31 December 2025.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Statistics. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2515<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2515. The regulation specifies the variables for information and communication technologies statistics for 2025. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU in collecting and reporting statistics on ICT usage.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Environment. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1765<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning environmental regulations. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1765 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation supplements Regulation (EU) 2020\/741 regarding the technical specifications of key elements of risk management. The amendment ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the EU’s environmental standards by including the latest regulations on risk management related to water reuse.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Veterinary and phytosanitary matters.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The amendment incorporates several Commission Implementing Regulations related to feed additives into the EEA Agreement and repeals outdated regulations. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU legislation on animal feed.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Transport. Aircraft equipment.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770 concerning aircraft equipment and operating rules for the Single European Sky airspace. This regulation aims to ensure harmonized standards and procedures for air traffic management within the Single European Sky. The decision also repeals several earlier regulations that are now superseded by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Unmanned aircraft system.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate the latest EU regulations regarding the airworthiness and oversight of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones. Specifically, it integrates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1107 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1109 into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the rules for drone operation and safety are consistent across the European Economic Area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Transport. Correcting the French version.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1473, which corrects the French language version of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1768. The latter regulation lays down detailed rules for the certification and declaration of air traffic management\/air navigation services systems and their constituents. The Decision ensures that the corrected regulation applies within the European Economic Area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Financial services. Repeal.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement concerning financial services. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3172 into the EEA Agreement and repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/637, which is currently part of the EEA Agreement. The repeal will be effective from 31 December 2025.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Recognition of professional qualifications for nurses.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex VII to the EEA Agreement regarding the recognition of professional qualifications. Specifically, it incorporates Directive (EU) 2024\/505 concerning the recognition of professional qualifications for nurses responsible for general care trained in Romania into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU rules on the recognition of these qualifications also apply within the European Economic Area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Pollution.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/57, which establishes the format for Member States to report on the implementation of Directive (EU) 2015\/2193 concerning the reduction of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from medium combustion plants. This ensures that EEA member states align with EU standards for environmental reporting related to air pollution from these plants.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Digital risk.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Delegated Regulations related to digital operational resilience for the financial sector. The decision updates the list of EU acts applicable in the EEA to include specific regulations concerning oversight activities and incident reporting related to information and communication technology (ICT). This ensures that the EEA countries align with the EU’s framework for managing digital risks in the financial industry.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Gyroplane pilot licence.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/134, which introduces a gyroplane pilot licence, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU aviation safety rules also apply within the European Economic Area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Veterinary. Disease-free status.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. It incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/330 into the EEA Agreement, updating the disease-free status of certain Member States or zones and approving eradication programs for listed diseases. The Decision does not apply to Iceland or Liechtenstein due to specific agreements and adaptations outlined in the EEA Agreement.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Flavourings.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several recent EU regulations concerning veterinary, phytosanitary matters, technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The amendments ensure that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU legislation in these areas, maintaining alignment between the EU and EEA member states. The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to its specific agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Analytical methods.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 123\/2025 updates Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement. The updates incorporate the latest EU Commission Implementing Regulations regarding analytical methods for residues of pharmacologically active substances in food-producing animals and the content of national risk-based control plans and surveillance plans. These changes ensure that EEA member states align with the EU’s updated regulations in these areas. The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to its specific agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Food safety. Listeria.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee aims to incorporate recent EU regulations concerning food safety, specifically regarding <em>Listeria monocytogenes<\/em>, into the EEA Agreement. The decision updates Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) of the EEA Agreement to include Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/2895 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2463. These regulations address the standards for <em>Listeria monocytogenes<\/em> in food and the analytical methods for verifying compliance with those standards.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Bisphenol.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190, which regulates the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenol derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The Decision ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations on food safety, specifically concerning substances with hazardous properties. It also repeals the previous Regulation (EU) 2018\/213, which is now replaced by the newer regulation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: TM0 values.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/371 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation adjusts the TM0 values for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Company law. Size criteria.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning company law. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023\/2775 into the EEA Agreement. This directive adjusts the size criteria for micro, small, medium-sized, and large undertakings or groups. The amendment ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the updated EU legislation in the area of company law.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Common Military List.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/290, which updates the list of defense-related products in line with the updated Common Military List of the European Union of 19 February 2024, into the EEA Agreement. This Decision ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations regarding defense-related products.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Gyroplane.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/133 into the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning non-commercial operations conducted in visual flight rules conditions with gyroplanes. This ensures that the updated EU aviation safety rules also apply within the European Economic Area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Biocidal products.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 130\/2025 updates Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The updates incorporate several Commission Implementing Regulations and Decisions related to the approval, non-approval, or postponement of expiry dates for various active substances used in biocidal products. These substances are assessed under Regulation (EU) No 528\/2012 concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Company law. Tax.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning company law. The amendment incorporates Directive (EU) 2021\/2101, which pertains to the disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches, into the EEA Agreement. Additionally, it addresses how EFTA states should consider the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes when defining their own lists in national legislation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: ELTIF.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/1959. The regulation concerns regulatory technical standards for liquidity contracts for shares of issuers on SME growth markets. This incorporation ensures the same standards apply within the EEA as in the EU.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Food safety. Pesticides and feed.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 125\/2025 updates Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement. The updates incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/3196 regarding maximum residue levels of pesticides in radish leaves and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/89 concerning the authorization of UV-treated powder of whole yellow mealworm larvae as a novel food. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s updated regulations in these areas.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Reference points.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The amendment incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/2858 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation pertains to reference points for action regarding nitrofurans and their metabolites in collagen.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Crypto assets. Transparency.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Delegated Regulations concerning crypto-asset service providers. Specifically, it integrates regulations detailing the content and format of order book records, as well as the manner of presenting transparency data for those operating trading platforms for crypto-assets. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s standards in regulating crypto-asset trading platforms.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Statistics. Sample survey.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning statistics. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1484 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation specifies the technical aspects of a sample survey related to the use of information and communication technologies for the reference year 2024.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Dangerous goods.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/149 into the EEA Agreement, updating regulations related to the transport of dangerous goods. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest scientific and technical progress in the field of transport safety.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Statistics. Compendium.<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1769 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation updates the indicative compendium of environmental goods and services and of economic activities.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Free movement.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee extends the cooperation between the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement in Union actions related to the free movement of workers, coordination of social security schemes, and measures for migrants. The extension applies to Union actions funded from the general budget. The decision amends Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement to allow for this continued cooperation from 1 January 2025.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Food related.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Regulations related to food safety and health claims. The Decision updates the list of EU legislation incorporated into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that regulations concerning food-related matters are consistently applied across the European Economic Area. However, it specifies that the Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein under certain conditions related to its trade agreement with the Swiss Confederation.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Air traffic. Air operations.<\/h5>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several recent Commission Regulations related to air traffic management and air navigation services. Specifically, it integrates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1768 and Implementing Regulations (EU) 2023\/1769 and 2023\/1772 into the EEA Agreement. Additionally, it repeals Commission Regulation (EC) No 1033\/2006, which is being replaced by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1772.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs)<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2759 into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that the rules for European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) also apply within the European Economic Area. The regulation covers key aspects of ELTIFs, such as the use of derivatives for hedging, redemption policies, liquidity management, transfer requests, asset disposal, and cost disclosure.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h5>EEA Joint Committee Decision: Feed Additives<\/h5>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several Commission Implementing Regulations regarding feed additives. The purpose is to update the EEA Agreement to reflect the EU’s latest regulations on veterinary and phytosanitary matters, specifically concerning the authorization, renewal, and correction of feed additives for various animal species. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with current EU standards in the area of animal nutrition.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<h3><strong>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1264\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/1264 of 27\u00a0June 2025 supplementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02023\/1114 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to regulatory technical standards specifying the minimum contents of the liquidity management policy and procedures for certain issuers of asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/1264 specifies the minimum contents of the liquidity management policy and procedures for issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and e-money tokens. It aims to ensure that these issuers maintain sufficient liquid assets to meet redemption requests from token holders, even under stress scenarios, and to ensure the continuity of their business. The regulation focuses on identifying, measuring, and managing liquidity risks, establishing contingency plans, and conducting stress tests to assess the resilience of the reserve assets. It supplements Regulation (EU) 2023\/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA).<\/p>\n<p>The Regulation is structured into 6 articles.<\/p>\n<p>* **Article 1** defines the scope of application, specifying that it applies to issuers of significant asset-referenced tokens, electronic money institutions issuing significant e-money tokens, and, where required by competent authorities, to issuers of non-significant asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens.<br \/>\n* **Article 2** outlines the policies and procedures for identifying, measuring, and managing liquidity risk. It requires issuers to maintain adequate levels of reserve assets, monitor risks, and establish arrangements for sound management of intra-day liquidity risk.<br \/>\n* **Article 3** focuses on contingency policy and liquidity risk mitigation tools, requiring issuers to develop early warning signals and maintain diversified funding sources to react to these signals under normal and stress scenarios.<br \/>\n* **Article 4** mandates the segregation of liquidity management policies and procedures, ensuring that they are applied separately for each asset-referenced token or e-money token and are distinct from other activities of the issuer.<br \/>\n* **Article 5** details the process and procedures for testing scenarios of liquidity stress, including the risks covered, parameters considered, and the use of historical data and assumptions. It also requires a reverse stress test to assess the limit of resilience of the liquidity profile of each reserve of assets.<br \/>\n* **Article 6** specifies the entry into force of the Regulation, which is the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for practical use are those concerning the establishment of robust strategies for managing liquidity risk (Article 2), the development of early warning signals and liquidity risk mitigation tools (Article 3), and the detailed requirements for stress testing (Article 5). These provisions ensure that issuers are well-prepared to handle liquidity risks and maintain the stability of their tokens, which is crucial for protecting token holders and maintaining market confidence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1985\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1985 of 2\u00a0October 2025 correcting Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02025\/1135 imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of optical fibre cables originating in India and amending Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02024\/3014 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of optical fibre cables originating in India<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1985 addresses errors in the application of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of optical fibre cables originating in India. It corrects the duty rates applied to specific companies that cooperated with the anti-dumping investigation but not the subsidy investigation. The regulation aims to ensure that companies are not subjected to excessive duties and instructs customs authorities to rectify any overpayments.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1135, specifically modifying Article 1(2) and Article 2 to reflect the corrected duty rates for the listed companies. It also replaces the original annex with two new annexes (Annex I and Annex II) that list the companies cooperating in both anti-subsidy and anti-dumping investigations, and those cooperating only in the anti-dumping investigation, respectively, along with their corresponding TARIC additional codes.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions of this regulation are those that specify the corrected duty rates for individual companies and the instruction to national customs authorities to repay or remit any excess duties collected under the previous, incorrect regulations. This ensures fair application of trade remedies and compliance with the EU’s obligations under international trade law.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2009\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2009 of 2\u00a0October 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02020\/1988 as regards the quantities that may be imported under certain tariff quotas following the amendment of the Association Agreement between the European Union and Moldova<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>****<\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2009 amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020\/1988 to adjust import tariff quotas for products from Moldova following amendments to the Association Agreement between the EU and Moldova. The regulation increases the quantities of certain Moldovan products that can be imported into the EU under specific tariff rate quotas and removes some quotas altogether due to trade liberalization.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation consists of three articles and an annex. Article 1 amends Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020\/1988 according to the new quantities. Article 2 outlines transitional provisions for ongoing tariff quota periods, addressing how to handle quantities already allocated before the regulation’s application. Article 3 specifies the entry into force and application date of the regulation. The Annex details the specific amendments to Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020\/1988, including deleting certain tariff quotas and modifying the quantities for others in the fruit, vegetable, and wine sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for practical use are those in the Annex, which directly modify the quantities of specific tariff quotas for Moldovan products. For instance, it increases the allowed quantities for tariff quota order numbers 09.6802, 09.6803, 09.6804 and 09.6806 while deleting quotas 09.6800, 09.6801 and 09.6805. Additionally, the transitional provisions in Article 2 are crucial for operators who have already imported goods between July 25, 2025, and the date of application of this regulation, as they may be eligible for reimbursement of import duties if the new tariff quotas benefit them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1905\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1905 of 11\u00a0September 2025 granting a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family desmanol pure in accordance with Regulation (EU) No\u00a0528\/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1905 grants a Union authorisation for the biocidal product family named \u2018desmanol pure\u2019. The product, manufactured by Sch\u00fclke & Mayr GmbH, is authorised for human hygiene purposes, specifically for hand disinfection. The active substance in ‘desmanol pure’ is propan-2-ol. The authorisation is valid from 23 October 2025 to 30 September 2035.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 grants the Union authorisation to Sch\u00fclke & Mayr GmbH for \u2018desmanol pure\u2019 and specifies the authorisation number and validity period. Article 2 states that the regulation will enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States. The Annex contains the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC) for the biocidal product family \u2018desmanol pure\u2019, including administrative information, product composition, hazard and precautionary statements, authorised uses, directions for use, and other relevant information. The SPC is structured in three information levels and multiple Meta SPCs, each covering different product compositions and uses.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for the use of this act are within the Annex, which details the specific conditions for the authorised uses of \u2018desmanol pure\u2019. This includes the target organisms, fields of use, application methods, rates and frequency, user categories, pack sizes, specific instructions for use, risk mitigation measures, and conditions for storage and shelf-life. The Annex also lists the trade names, authorisation numbers, and specific compositions of each individual product within the \u2018desmanol pure\u2019 family.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1977\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1977 of 1\u00a0October 2025 granting a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product Aqua-Clean in accordance with Regulation (EU) No\u00a0528\/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a description of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1977, which grants a Union authorisation for the single biocidal product \u2018Aqua-Clean\u2019. The regulation authorises the making available on the market and use of \u2018Aqua-Clean\u2019 for specific product types related to disinfection. It specifies the conditions, characteristics, and uses for which the biocidal product is approved within the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble that outlines the legal basis and reasoning for the regulation, followed by two articles that grant the authorisation and specify the regulation’s entry into force. The Annex provides a detailed summary of the biocidal product characteristics, including administrative information, product composition, hazard statements, authorised uses, and general directions for use. There are no previous versions mentioned, so it’s a completely new act.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for users are in the Annex, which details the authorised uses of Aqua-Clean (PT02, PT03, PT04), including specific instructions for use, risk mitigation measures, and safety information. This includes dilution rates, application methods, required personal protective equipment (PPE), and first aid measures. Users must adhere to these instructions to ensure safe and effective use of the product.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1960\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1960 of 25\u00a0September 2025 on the design and content of the harmonised notice on the legal guarantee of conformity and of the harmonised label for the commercial guarantee of durability<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1960 specifies the design and content of the harmonized notice on the legal guarantee of conformity and the harmonized label for the commercial guarantee of durability, aiming to increase consumer awareness and promote more sustainable purchasing decisions. The regulation mandates a harmonized notice to inform consumers about their legal guarantee rights and introduces a voluntary harmonized label for producers offering commercial guarantees of durability. These tools are designed to work together, highlighting the differences between the two types of guarantees and empowering consumers to make informed choices.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation consists of three articles and two annexes. Article 1 defines that the harmonised notice on the legal guarantee of conformity shall comply with the design and content set out in Annex I. Article 2 stipulates that the harmonised label for the commercial guarantee of durability shall comply with the design and content set out in Annex II. Article 3 specifies the entry into force and application date of the regulation. Annex I provides the design and content for the harmonized notice on the legal guarantee of conformity, including specifications for colors, QR code functionality, and display formats. Annex II details the design and content for the harmonized label for the commercial guarantee of durability, including editable and non-editable elements, color specifications, font requirements, and guidelines for displaying the label in different contexts, such as online interfaces.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for practical use are those detailing the exact design and content requirements in Annexes I and II. These annexes specify the elements that must be included in the harmonized notice and label, such as the QR codes linking to additional information, the colors to be used, and the editable fields for the commercial guarantee’s duration, brand, and model identifier. Additionally, the regulation distinguishes between the presentation requirements for online versus offline contexts, with specific guidelines for color usage and display formats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1993\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1993 of 25\u00a0September 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Carne Salada del Trentino (PGI) in the Union register of geographical indications pursuant to Regulation (EU)\u00a02024\/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1993 officially registers \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union’s register. This registration confirms that \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 meets the criteria for PGIs under EU law, specifically Regulation (EU) 2024\/1143. The regulation acknowledges that the application for this registration was received before Regulation (EU) 2024\/1143 came into force and that no objections were raised during the opposition period. This legal act ensures the protection of the name \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 across the EU, preventing misuse and guaranteeing consumers the product’s specific origin and quality.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation consists of a preamble that outlines the legal basis and justification for the registration, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 as a PGI. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will take effect twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and confirms that the regulation is binding and directly applicable in all Member States. This regulation repeals Regulation (EU) No 1151\/2012.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which grants \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019 the status of a Protected Geographical Indication within the EU. This legal protection means that only products produced in the specified geographical area (Trentino) and according to the defined specifications can be marketed under that name. This protects the interests of producers in the Trentino region and assures consumers of the authenticity and quality of \u2018Carne Salada del Trentino\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1995\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1995 of 25\u00a0September 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Olive taggiasche liguri (PGI) in the Union register of geographical indications pursuant to Regulation (EU)\u00a02024\/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1995 registers \u2018Olive taggiasche liguri\u2019 as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the Union register. This means that the name is now protected across the EU, and only olives produced in accordance with the product specification can be marketed under that name. The registration is based on an application from Italy and follows the procedures laid down in Regulation (EU) 2024\/1143.<\/p>\n<p>The Regulation consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and reasoning for the decision, followed by two articles. Article 1 formally registers the name \u2018Olive taggiasche liguri\u2019 (PGI) in the Union register of geographical indications, referencing Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2024\/1143. Article 2 specifies that the Regulation will enter into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union and confirms that it is binding and directly applicable in all Member States. This Regulation repeals and replaces the previous Regulation (EU) No 1151\/2012.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which grants legal protection to the geographical indication \u2018Olive taggiasche liguri\u2019 (PGI). This protection prevents misuse, imitation, or evocation of the name and ensures that consumers can trust the origin and quality of olives bearing this designation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1994\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1994 of 25\u00a0September 2025 on the registration of the geographical indication Tharsys (PDO) in the Union register of geographical indications pursuant to Regulation (EU)\u00a02024\/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1994 registers the geographical indication \u2018Tharsys\u2019 as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) in the Union register. This means that \u2018Tharsys\u2019, a product from Spain, now has legal protection at the EU level against misuse, imitation, or evocation. The registration is based on the absence of opposition following the publication of Spain’s application. The regulation formally adds \u2018Tharsys\u2019 to the list of recognized geographical indications within the EU.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation consists of two articles. Article 1 formally registers the geographical indication \u2018Tharsys\u2019 (PDO) in the Union register, referencing Article 22 of Regulation (EU) 2024\/1143, which establishes the register. Article 2 specifies that the regulation will enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, making the registration legally effective from that date. This regulation is based on and implements provisions outlined in Regulation (EU) 2024\/1143, which replaced Regulation (EU) No 1151\/2012.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, as it directly confers the protected status to the geographical indication \u2018Tharsys\u2019. This registration provides legal protection within the EU, ensuring that only products originating from the specified geographical area and meeting specific production standards can be marketed under the name \u2018Tharsys\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2011\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2011 of 1\u00a0October 2025 amending Annexes\u00a0V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02021\/404 as regards the entries for Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States in the lists of third countries, territories, or zones thereof authorised for the entry into the Union of consignments of poultry and germinal products of poultry, and of fresh meat of poultry and game birds<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2011 amends Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/404, specifically concerning the lists of third countries, territories, or zones authorized for the entry into the Union of poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds. The regulation responds to recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Canada and the United States, while also addressing updated information from the United Kingdom regarding earlier HPAI outbreaks. As a result of these outbreaks, the regulation temporarily suspends or re-authorizes the entry of certain poultry products from specific zones within these countries to protect the animal health status of the Union.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of two articles and an annex. Article 1 states that Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/404 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this regulation. Article 2 indicates the date of entry into force. The Annex provides the specific amendments to Annexes V and XIV of the original regulation, detailing the affected zones within Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These amendments involve adding new zones where restrictions apply due to recent HPAI outbreaks and updating existing zones based on the latest epidemiological information. Compared to the previous version, this regulation introduces specific restrictions and authorizations based on the evolving animal health situation in the listed countries.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for users are the specific changes to the lists of authorized third countries, territories, or zones. For Canada and the United States, new zones have been added where the entry of poultry and related products into the EU is suspended due to recent HPAI outbreaks. For the United Kingdom, the regulation updates the status of certain zones, re-authorizing entry based on the latest information provided by the UK authorities. Businesses involved in the import and export of poultry and related products should carefully review the updated lists in Annexes V and XIV to ensure compliance with EU regulations and avoid disruptions to trade. The effective dates for the restrictions and authorizations are also crucial for ensuring compliance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1988\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1988 of 2\u00a0October 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XVII to Regulation (EC) No\u00a01907\/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in firefighting foams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here’s a breakdown of the key aspects of Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1988:<\/p>\n<p>This regulation amends Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907\/2006, placing restrictions on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foams. It aims to minimize the risks to human health and the environment caused by the use of PFAS in these foams by setting concentration limits and deadlines for phasing them out. The regulation addresses the placing on the market and use of PFAS in firefighting foams, considering socio-economic impacts and the availability of alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>The regulation adds a new entry, number 82, to Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation. This entry defines PFAS and sets restrictions on their use in firefighting foams. It includes several paragraphs outlining specific conditions, derogations, and deadlines. The regulation prohibits the placing on the market and use of firefighting foams containing PFAS in concentrations equal to or greater than 1 mg\/L after a certain transitional period, with some exceptions for specific uses and situations. It also sets requirements for labeling, waste management, and the creation of management plans for PFAS-containing firefighting foams. Compared to previous regulations, this act provides a more comprehensive restriction on all PFAS, rather than specific PFAS or sub-groups of PFAS.<\/p>\n<p>Several provisions of this regulation are particularly important:<\/p>\n<p>* **Restriction on Placing on the Market and Use:** As of October 23, 2030, firefighting foams cannot be placed on the market or used if they contain PFAS in a concentration equal to or greater than 1 mg\/L.<br \/>\n* **Derogations:** There are several derogations, including one for fluorine-free firefighting foams originating from cleaned equipment (up to 50 mg\/L of PFAS) and temporary derogations for specific uses like portable fire extinguishers, establishments covered by Directive 2012\/18\/EU, offshore oil and gas installations, military vessels, and civilian ships.<br \/>\n* **Conditions for Use During Transitional Periods:** From October 23, 2026, users must adhere to strict conditions, including using foams only for class B fires, minimizing emissions, ensuring separate collection and adequate treatment of waste, and establishing a PFAS-containing firefighting foams management plan.<br \/>\n* **Labeling Requirements:** As of October 23, 2026, firefighting foams with PFAS concentrations equal to or greater than 1 mg\/L must be labeled with a warning about the presence of PFAS.<br \/>\n* **Definitions:** The regulation provides clear definitions for terms like “portable fire extinguisher,” “firefighting foam,” and “stock of not-utilised firefighting foam” to ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R1989\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1989 of 2\u00a0October 2025 correcting Regulation (EU) No\u00a01408\/2013 on the application of Articles\u00a0107 and\u00a0108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid in the agriculture sector<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/1989 addresses errors found in Regulation (EU) No 1408\/2013, which concerns the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) to de minimis aid in the agriculture sector. The regulation corrects inaccuracies introduced by a previous amending regulation, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of the rules governing minimal state aid in agriculture. These corrections include adjustments to dates, amounts, and references to other related regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the regulation is straightforward. It consists of two articles: Article 1 lists the specific corrections to be made to Regulation (EU) No 1408\/2013, addressing inaccuracies in Article 1(2), Article 5(2), Article 7(3a) and the Annex. Article 2 specifies the date of entry into force and application of the correcting regulation, ensuring it aligns with the entry into force of the regulation that introduced the errors. The changes include correcting references to other regulations, adjusting dates, and rectifying the maximum cumulative amount of aid for Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for users are the corrections made to the dates and amounts, as well as the updated references to related regulations. Specifically, the correction of the date in Article 7(3a) to “16 December 2024” is crucial for determining the eligibility of aid granted during a specific period. The adjustment of the maximum cumulative aid for Northern Ireland in the Annex to “EUR 65.37 million” is also significant for entities operating in that region. Furthermore, the updated references to Regulations (EU) 2023\/2831 and (EU) No 717\/2014 in Articles 1(2) and 5(2) ensure that the correct legal framework is applied when assessing de minimis aid in the agriculture sector, especially when undertakings are active in multiple sectors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0535\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Judgment of the Court (Seventh Chamber) of 2 October 2025.\u201eSvilosa\u201c AD v Direktor na Direktsia \u201eObzhalvane i danachno-osiguritelna praktika\u201c \u2013 Veliko Tarnovo.Reference for a preliminary ruling \u2013 Taxation \u2013 Common system of value added tax (VAT) \u2013 Directive 2006\/112\/EC \u2013 Article 2(1)(c) \u2013 Supply of services for consideration \u2013 Article 24(1) \u2013 Supply of services \u2013 Article 26(1)(b) \u2013 Supply of services free of charge that are to be treated as a supply of services for consideration \u2013 Debt recovery \u2013 Debt recovery in favour of a third party.Case C-535\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding the interpretation of the VAT Directive (2006\/112\/EC), specifically concerning the concept of “supply of services for consideration” and “supply of services free of charge.” The case revolves around a Bulgarian company, Svilosa, which sought to recover costs related to a loan it granted to a foundation. Svilosa deducted input VAT for legal services used to recover these costs, but the Bulgarian tax authorities argued that Svilosa provided services free of charge to the foundation, making them subject to VAT. The Bulgarian court then asked the CJEU for clarification on whether the actions taken by Svilosa to recover the debt can be considered a supply of services for consideration or treated as such.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment clarifies the interpretation of Article 2(1)(c) and Article 26(1)(b) of the VAT Directive in the context of debt recovery actions taken by a creditor without the debtor’s explicit authorization. The Court emphasizes that for a transaction to be considered a “supply of services for consideration,” there must be a direct link between the service provided and the consideration received, implying a reciprocal agreement. Actions taken unilaterally by a creditor to recover a debt, even if they indirectly benefit the debtor, do not constitute a supply of services for consideration if there is no such reciprocal agreement or remuneration. Furthermore, the Court clarifies that actions taken to recover a debt for business purposes do not fall under the category of services supplied free of charge for non-business purposes, as defined in Article 26(1)(b) of the VAT Directive.<\/p>\n<p>The key provision of this judgment is the clarification that unilateral debt recovery actions taken by a creditor, without a mandate from the debtor, do not qualify as a “supply of services for consideration” under the VAT Directive. This means that VAT cannot be levied on such actions. This distinction is crucial for businesses engaged in debt recovery, as it clarifies the conditions under which VAT applies to their activities. The Court’s emphasis on the need for a direct link and reciprocal performance to establish a taxable supply of services provides important guidance for tax authorities and businesses alike.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0284\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 2 October 2025.LD v Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal and\u00a0Others.Reference for a preliminary ruling \u2013 Judicial cooperation in criminal matters \u2013 Directive 2004\/80\/EC \u2013 Article 12(2) \u2013 Compensation to victims of violent intentional crimes \u2013 Fair and appropriate compensation \u2013 National legislation excluding compensation for pain and suffering endured.Case C-284\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This judgment addresses the interpretation of Article 12(2) of Directive 2004\/80\/EC, which concerns compensation to victims of violent intentional crimes. The central issue is whether national compensation schemes can exclude compensation for pain and suffering (non-material harm) endured by victims, while still providing “fair and appropriate compensation” as required by the Directive. The Court rules that a complete exclusion of compensation for pain and suffering is not permissible under the Directive.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment clarifies that while Member States have discretion in determining the level and details of compensation, they cannot set it at a purely symbolic level. The Court emphasizes that “fair and appropriate compensation” must consider the seriousness of the crime’s consequences for the victim, including both material and non-material harm. It refers to Directive 2012\/29\/EU, which defines victims as those who have suffered physical, mental, or emotional harm, thus including pain and suffering. The Court also notes that the compensation should contribute to repairing the suffering endured by victims.<\/p>\n<p>The Court concludes that Article 12(2) of Directive 2004\/80\/EC precludes national schemes that, as a matter of principle, exclude any compensation for pain and suffering endured by victims of violent intentional crimes. While Member States are not obliged to provide complete reparation of all losses, the compensation must consider the seriousness of the crime’s consequences and the possibility of obtaining reparation from the offender.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0243\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Arr\u00eat de la Cour (sixi\u00e8me chambre) du 2 octobre 2025.#WV contre Service europ\u00e9en pour l’action ext\u00e9rieure.#Pourvoi \u2013 Fonction publique \u2013 Fonctionnaires \u2013 Proc\u00e9dure disciplinaire \u2013 Sanction disciplinaire \u2013 R\u00e9vocation sans r\u00e9duction des droits \u00e0 pension \u2013 Absences injustifi\u00e9es \u2013 Composition du Tribunal de l\u2019Union europ\u00e9enne \u2013 Pr\u00e9tendue absence d\u2019impartialit\u00e9 \u2013 Erreurs d\u2019appr\u00e9ciation \u2013 Substitution de motivation \u2013 Charge de la preuve \u2013 Proportionnalit\u00e9 \u2013 Autorit\u00e9 de la chose jug\u00e9e.#Affaire C-243\/24 P.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (Sixth Chamber) concerning an appeal by WV against a decision of the European Union Civil Service Tribunal. The case revolves around a disciplinary procedure initiated by the European External Action Service (EEAS) against WV, a former EU official, which resulted in her dismissal without reduction of pension rights due to alleged unjustified absences and other breaches of her obligations as a staff member.<\/p>\n<p>**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\n<p>The judgment addresses WV’s appeal against the Tribunal’s decision, which had upheld the EEAS’s decision to dismiss her. The Court examines several grounds of appeal raised by WV, including:<\/p>\n<p>1. **Impartiality of the Tribunal:** WV argued that a judge on the Tribunal should have recused herself due to a prior professional relationship with an official at the EEAS.<br \/>\n2. **Errors in Assessing Facts and Evidence:** WV claimed the Tribunal made errors in assessing the facts, misinterpreted evidence, and failed to consider all relevant documents.<br \/>\n3. **Violation of Legal Principles:** WV alleged violations of the principle of res judicata (authority of the decided matter), the principle of free assessment of evidence, and the rules on the burden of proof.<br \/>\n4. **Proportionality of the Sanction:** WV contended that the disciplinary sanction was disproportionate to the alleged misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>The Court systematically addresses each of these arguments, referencing specific paragraphs of the Tribunal’s judgment and relevant articles of the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union. The Court ultimately rejects all grounds of appeal and upholds the Tribunal’s decision, confirming the dismissal of WV.<\/p>\n<p>**Main Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\n<p>* **Article 21 of the Staff Regulations:** This article outlines the duties of officials, including assisting superiors and executing assigned tasks.<br \/>\n* **Article 55 of the Staff Regulations:** This article states that officials must be available to their institution at all times.<br \/>\n* **Article 60 of the Staff Regulations:** This article concerns absences of officials and requires prior authorization for absences, except in cases of illness or accident.<br \/>\n* **Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union:** Guarantees the right to an effective remedy and to a fair trial.<br \/>\n* **Article 18 of the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union:** Addresses the impartiality of judges and their participation in cases where they may have a conflict of interest.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment clarifies the interpretation and application of these provisions in the context of disciplinary procedures against EU officials. It also reinforces the principles of impartiality and the burden of proof in such cases.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0391\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Arr\u00eat de la Cour (dixi\u00e8me chambre) du 2 octobre 2025.##Renvoi pr\u00e9judiciel \u2013 Espace de libert\u00e9, de s\u00e9curit\u00e9 et de justice \u2013 Coop\u00e9ration judiciaire en mati\u00e8re p\u00e9nale \u2013 D\u00e9cision\u2011cadre 2008\/947\/JAI \u2013 Reconnaissance mutuelle des jugements et des d\u00e9cisions de probation \u2013 Article 1er \u2013 Champ d\u2019application \u2013 Lib\u00e9ration sous surveillance assortie d\u2019une obligation de se soumettre \u00e0 un traitement m\u00e9dical r\u00e9sidentiel dans un \u00e9tablissement ferm\u00e9 \u2013 Mesure privative de libert\u00e9 \u2013 Obligation de reconnaissance et d\u2019ex\u00e9cution.#Affaire C-391\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This document is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the interpretation of Framework Decision 2008\/947\/JHA on the mutual recognition of judgments and probation decisions. The case originates from Belgium and involves a request for a preliminary ruling regarding the enforcement of a supervised release order coupled with mandatory inpatient treatment in the Netherlands. The CJEU clarifies the scope of Framework Decision 2008\/947 in relation to measures involving deprivation of liberty.<\/p>\n<p>**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\n<p>The judgment is structured as follows:<\/p>\n<p>* **Introduction:** Briefly outlines the request for a preliminary ruling and the relevant legal context.<br \/>\n* **Legal Context:** Details the relevant articles from Framework Decision 2008\/909\/JHA (on custodial sentences) and Framework Decision 2008\/947\/JHA (on probation measures), as well as relevant provisions of Belgian law.<br \/>\n* **Facts and Question:** Summarizes the factual background of the case, including the Belgian court’s dilemma regarding the enforcement of the supervised release order with inpatient treatment in the Netherlands. It then presents the specific question referred to the CJEU.<br \/>\n* **Admissibility:** Addresses and dismisses doubts raised by the Netherlands Government regarding the admissibility of the request for a preliminary ruling.<br \/>\n* **Consideration of the Question:** This is the core of the judgment, where the CJEU analyzes the scope of Framework Decision 2008\/947 and its relationship with Framework Decision 2008\/909.<br \/>\n* **Answer:** Provides a clear and concise answer to the referring court’s question.<br \/>\n* **Costs:** Addresses the allocation of costs in the proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>**Main Provisions and Changes:**<\/p>\n<p>The judgment focuses on clarifying the division of scope between Framework Decision 2008\/947 and Framework Decision 2008\/909. It emphasizes that 2008\/947 applies to non-custodial sentences and probation measures, while 2008\/909 covers custodial sentences and measures involving deprivation of liberty. The judgment highlights that the key factor in determining which framework decision applies is whether the measure in question involves deprivation of liberty.<\/p>\n<p>**Most Important Provisions:**<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is the CJEU’s interpretation of the scope of Framework Decision 2008\/947. The Court concludes that a supervised release order coupled with mandatory inpatient treatment in a closed institution constitutes a measure involving deprivation of liberty. Therefore, it falls outside the scope of Framework Decision 2008\/947 and within the scope of Framework Decision 2008\/909. This means that the Netherlands is not obligated under Framework Decision 2008\/947 to recognize and enforce the Belgian judgment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0086\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Judgment of the Court (Eighth Chamber) of 2 October 2025.CS STEEL a.s. v Gener\u00e1ln\u00ed \u0159editelstv\u00ed cel.Reference for a preliminary ruling \u2013 Customs union \u2013 Regulation (EU) No 952\/2013 \u2013 Determination of origin of goods \u2013 Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015\/2446 \u2013 Subheading 7304 41 of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System \u2013 Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel \u2013 Validity of the rule of origin applicable to steel pipes \u2013 Hot-finished pipes, subsequently cold-reduced.Case C-86\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding a request for a preliminary ruling on the validity of a rule determining the origin of certain steel pipes for customs purposes. The case revolves around the interpretation and application of the Union Customs Code and its implementing regulations, specifically concerning the “last substantial processing or working” criterion for determining the origin of goods. The court is asked to assess whether the regulation is valid in its distinction between different types of steel pipes undergoing cold processing.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment is structured as follows: It begins with an introduction outlining the context of the request for a preliminary ruling. It then details the legal framework, including relevant international law (the Harmonized System – HS), EU law (the Union Customs Code), and the specific Delegated Regulation 2015\/2446. The judgment then describes the dispute in the main proceedings, the question referred by the national court, and the procedure before the CJEU. The core of the judgment is the Court’s consideration of the question, where it analyzes the validity of the primary rule in light of Article 60(2) of the Customs Code. Finally, the Court provides its ruling and addresses the issue of costs.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision of the act is the Court’s ruling that the examination of the question referred has disclosed no factor of such a kind as to affect the validity of the primary rule applicable to goods under subheading 7304 41 of the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System, provided for in Annex 22-01 to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015\/2446. The Court found that the difference in treatment as regards the determination of origin, established by the primary rule, between cold processing of tubes and pipes under HS subheading 7304 11 and cold processing of tubes and pipes under HS subheading 7304 49 is objectively justified. Accordingly, the Commission did not commit a manifest error of assessment in adopting that rule.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0369\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Judgment of the Court (Seventh Chamber) of 2 October 2025.MET Magyarorsz\u00e1g Energiakeresked\u0151 Zrt. and Global NRG ROM SRL v Magyar Energetikai \u00e9s K\u00f6zm\u0171-szab\u00e1lyoz\u00e1si Hivatal.Reference for a preliminary ruling \u2013 Internal market in natural gas \u2013 Regulation (EU) 2017\/460 \u2013 Natural gas transmission system \u2013 Reference price methodology \u2013 Article 35(1) \u2013 Exemption for contracts concluded before 6 April 2017 which foresee no change in the levels of transmission tariffs except for indexation \u2013 Concept of \u2018indexation\u2019.Case C-369\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a judgment from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the interpretation of Article 35(1) of Regulation (EU) 2017\/460, which establishes a network code on harmonized transmission tariff structures for gas. The case revolves around a dispute between MET Magyarorsz\u00e1g Energiakeresked\u0151 Zrt. and Global NRG ROM SRL, and the Hungarian Regulatory Authority for the Energy Sector and Public Utilities (MEKH), regarding the reference price methodology for gas transmission tariffs. The core issue is whether long-term gas capacity booking contracts, concluded before April 6, 2017, are exempt from the application of Regulation 2017\/460 if their tariff adjustments consider factors beyond simple indexation.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment clarifies the scope of the exemption provided in Article 35(1) of Regulation 2017\/460 for existing contracts. It specifies that the exemption applies only to contracts concluded before April 6, 2017, where changes in transmission tariff levels are based solely on indexation. The Court emphasizes that if tariff adjustments consider other factors, such as official tariffs or new capacity bookings, the exemption does not apply. The Court also highlights that the various language versions of Article 35 of Regulation 2017\/460 should be interpreted by reference to the general scheme and the purpose of the rules of which it forms part.<\/p>\n<p>The key provision of the judgment is the interpretation of Article 35(1) of Regulation 2017\/460. The CJEU ruled that the exemption applies exclusively to contracts where tariff changes are solely based on indexation. This means that if a contract’s tariff adjustments incorporate additional elements, such as an official tariff set by a national authority or revenues from new capacity bookings, the contract falls outside the scope of the exemption. This interpretation ensures that the harmonized tariff structures for gas transmission are applied consistently across the EU, promoting non-discrimination and a well-functioning internal market.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:62024CJ0573\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Judgment of the Court (Eighth Chamber) of 2 October 2025.B v Nieders\u00e4chsischer Zweckverband zur Approbationserteilung (NiZzA).Reference for a preliminary ruling \u2013 Recognition of professional qualifications \u2013 Directive 2005\/36\/EC \u2013 Article 2 \u2013 Scope ratione personae \u2013 Directive 2004\/38\/EC \u2013 Article 3 \u2013 Definition of \u2018beneficiaries\u2019 \u2013 Third-country national who is the spouse of a Union citizen who has not exercised his or her right of freedom of movement \u2013 Inapplicability \u2013 Inadmissibility.Case C-573\/24.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a judgment by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) regarding a request for a preliminary ruling. The case concerns the recognition of professional qualifications, specifically a third-country national’s (a Serbian national married to a German national) application for a license to practice medicine in Germany. The German authorities refused to grant the license, and the case ended up in the German court, which asked the CJEU for clarification on how EU law should be interpreted in this situation.<\/p>\n<p>The judgment addresses the admissibility of the request for a preliminary ruling. The CJEU examines whether Directive 2005\/36\/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications applies to the case, considering that the applicant is a third-country national. It also considers whether Directive 2004\/38\/EC on the right of free movement and residence could extend the scope of Directive 2005\/36\/EC to the applicant as a family member of a Union citizen.<\/p>\n<p>The CJEU concludes that the request for a preliminary ruling is inadmissible. It reasons that Directive 2005\/36\/EC applies only to nationals of Member States and that Directive 2004\/38\/EC does not grant derived rights to third-country nationals who are family members of Union citizens in their own Member State, especially when the Union citizen has not exercised their right to free movement. Therefore, the provisions of EU law cited are not applicable to the main dispute, rendering the request for a preliminary ruling unnecessary.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1851\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0145\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1851]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/111 regarding continuing airworthiness for electric- and hybrid-propulsion aircraft and other non-conventional aircraft into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU regulations on airworthiness also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a new indent to point 66q of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/111. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/111, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU regulation on airworthiness for new types of aircraft into the EEA Agreement. This means that aircraft operating within the EEA, including electric and hybrid models, must adhere to the standards set out in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/111 to ensure continued airworthiness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1833\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0139\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XI (Electronic communication, audiovisual services and information society) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1833]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XI to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024\/1983 on the harmonisation of the 40,5-43,5 GHz frequency band for wireless broadband electronic communications services into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations in electronic communications.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XI to the EEA Agreement by adding a new point referencing Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024\/1983. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2024\/1983, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are 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 relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2024\/1983 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the harmonisation of the 40,5-43,5 GHz frequency band for wireless broadband electronic communications services, as detailed in the EU Implementing Decision, will now also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1862\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0134\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1862]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex IX to the EEA Agreement concerning financial services. It incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3117, which sets out implementing technical standards for supervisory reporting of institutions under Regulation (EU) No 575\/2013. This new regulation replaces and repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/451. Consequently, the Decision also removes the reference to the repealed Regulation (EU) 2021\/451 from Annex IX of the EEA Agreement, effective from 31 December 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement by inserting a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3117 and deleting the reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/451 with effect from 31 December 2025. Article 2 ensures that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3117 will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex IX of the EEA Agreement. It ensures that the latest EU standards for supervisory reporting of financial institutions are integrated into the EEA Agreement, maintaining alignment in financial services regulation between the EU and EEA member states. The repeal of the previous regulation and its replacement with the new one is also a key aspect to note for compliance purposes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1819\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0155\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1819]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2515. The regulation specifies the variables for information and communication technologies statistics for 2025. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU in collecting and reporting statistics on ICT usage.<\/p>\n<p>**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\n<p>* **Article 1:** Amends Annex XXI of the EEA Agreement by inserting a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2515. This incorporates the regulation into the EEA Agreement.<br \/>\n* **Article 2:** States that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2515 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic.<br \/>\n* **Article 3:** Sets the entry into force date as 14 June 2025, conditional upon all notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being made.<br \/>\n* **Article 4:** Mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>**Key Provisions for Practical Use:**<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2515 into the EEA Agreement. This means that EEA member states are now legally obligated to implement the requirements of this regulation, specifically regarding the collection and reporting of statistics on the use of information and communication technologies. Businesses and organizations operating within the EEA should be aware of these statistical reporting requirements for the reference year 2025.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1830\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0150\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1830]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning environmental regulations. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1765 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation supplements Regulation (EU) 2020\/741 regarding the technical specifications of key elements of risk management. The amendment ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the EU’s environmental standards by including the latest regulations on risk management related to water reuse.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 inserts a new point referencing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1765 into Annex XX of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1765 in Icelandic and Norwegian in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, ensuring its authenticity in those languages. Article 3 specifies that the Decision will come into force on June 14, 2025, 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 EEA Section and the EEA Supplement of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1765 into the EEA Agreement, making its technical specifications for risk management legally binding within the EEA. This inclusion ensures a harmonized approach to environmental risk management related to water reuse across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1859\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0121\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1859]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The amendment incorporates several Commission Implementing Regulations related to feed additives into the EEA Agreement and repeals outdated regulations. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU legislation on animal feed.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision modifies Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to four new Commission Implementing Regulations: (EU) 2024\/3166, (EU) 2024\/3162, (EU) 2024\/3167, and (EU) 2024\/3168. These regulations concern the authorization and renewal of authorizations for various feed additives, including Bacillus velezensis ATCC PTA-6737, ferric tyrosine chelate, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), and zinc-L-selenomethionine. Additionally, the Decision removes references to Implementing Regulations (EU) No 306\/2013, (EU) No 787\/2013, and (EU) 2017\/2276, which have been repealed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3166.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision of this Decision is the incorporation of the new feed additive regulations into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that EEA member states adhere to the same standards as the EU regarding animal feed. This update is crucial for businesses involved in the production and distribution of animal feed within the EEA, as it directly affects which additives are authorized for use. The Decision also stipulates that it does not apply to Liechtenstein under certain conditions related to the trade of agricultural products with Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1818\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0161\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1818]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770 concerning aircraft equipment and operating rules for the Single European Sky airspace. This regulation aims to ensure harmonized standards and procedures for air traffic management within the Single European Sky. The decision also repeals several earlier regulations that are now superseded by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by inserting point 66wp, which incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770. It also includes a specific adaptation for the application of the regulation within the EEA, adding a reference to the Polaris Flight Information Region (FIR). Furthermore, Article 1 deletes points 66we, 66wg, 66wj and 66wl, which refer to the repealed regulations. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770 will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1770 into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that the rules on aircraft equipment and operating procedures for the Single European Sky airspace are uniformly applied across the EEA. The adaptation regarding the Polaris FIR is also noteworthy as it tailors the regulation to specific geographical circumstances within the EEA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1836\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0148\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1836]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate the latest EU regulations regarding the airworthiness and oversight of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones. Specifically, it integrates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1107 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1109 into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the rules for drone operation and safety are consistent across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision modifies Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement by adding references to the two new EU regulations. It adds an indent to point 66zbh regarding Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/203 and inserts new points 66zbk and 66zbl to include Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1107 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1109, respectively. The Decision also specifies that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be published and considered authentic. It defines the entry into force date based on the completion of notifications required by the EEA Agreement or the entry into force of Decision No 146\/2025, whichever is later.<\/p>\n<p>The most important aspect of this Decision is the extension of EU regulations on unmanned aircraft systems to the EEA countries. This means that the standards for the continuing airworthiness of certified drones, as well as the requirements for competent authorities in overseeing these drones, will now apply throughout the EEA. This will likely impact drone operators, manufacturers, and national aviation authorities in the EEA, as they will need to comply with these updated rules.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1838\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0149\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1838]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1473, which corrects the French language version of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1768. The latter regulation lays down detailed rules for the certification and declaration of air traffic management\/air navigation services systems and their constituents. The Decision ensures that the corrected regulation applies within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1473 in point 66zbi of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, which already refers to the original Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1768. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1473 will be authentic and published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 3 specifies the date of entry into force of the Decision, linking it to the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement or the entry into force of Decision No 147\/2025, 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which effectively integrates the corrections made by Regulation 2024\/1473 into the EEA Agreement, ensuring the accurate application of the rules for air traffic management and air navigation services systems across the EEA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1865\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0133\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1865]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement concerning financial services. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3172 into the EEA Agreement and repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/637, which is currently part of the EEA Agreement. The repeal will be effective from 31 December 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex IX by inserting a reference to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3172 and deleting the reference to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/637 with effect from 31 December 2025. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3172 will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex IX of the EEA Agreement. It ensures that the latest EU standards on public disclosures by institutions, as detailed in Regulation (EU) No 575\/2013, are applied within the EEA by incorporating Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/3172. Simultaneously, it removes the previous regulation (Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/637) to avoid conflicts and ensure regulatory clarity. The effective date of the repeal (31 December 2025) is also crucial for ensuring a smooth transition.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1826\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0132\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0VII (Recognition of professional qualifications) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1826]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex VII to the EEA Agreement regarding the recognition of professional qualifications. Specifically, it incorporates Directive (EU) 2024\/505 concerning the recognition of professional qualifications for nurses responsible for general care trained in Romania into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU rules on the recognition of these qualifications also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds Directive (EU) 2024\/505 to the list of directives incorporated into Annex VII of the EEA Agreement, which concerns the recognition of professional qualifications. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Directive (EU) 2024\/505, 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 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, as it directly integrates the new EU directive on the recognition of Romanian-trained nurses into the EEA Agreement. This means that the EEA member states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) are now obliged to recognize the professional qualifications of nurses responsible for general care trained in Romania, in accordance with the provisions of Directive (EU) 2024\/505.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1837\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0152\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1837]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/57, which establishes the format for Member States to report on the implementation of Directive (EU) 2015\/2193 concerning the reduction of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from medium combustion plants. This ensures that EEA member states align with EU standards for environmental reporting related to air pollution from these plants. The decision aims to harmonize environmental regulations and reporting obligations within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/57 into Annex XX of the EEA Agreement by adding a new point referencing the decision. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/57, 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 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/57 into the EEA Agreement. This means that EEA member states are now obligated to follow the format established in Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/57 when reporting on the implementation of Directive (EU) 2015\/2193. This ensures consistent and comparable reporting across the EEA, facilitating better monitoring and enforcement of environmental standards related to air emissions from medium combustion plants.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1843\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0137\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1843]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Delegated Regulations related to digital operational resilience for the financial sector. The decision updates the list of EU acts applicable in the EEA to include specific regulations concerning oversight activities and incident reporting related to information and communication technology (ICT). This ensures that the EEA countries align with the EU’s framework for managing digital risks in the financial industry.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 incorporates Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2025\/295 and (EU) 2025\/301 into Annex IX of the EEA Agreement by adding points 31qg and 31qh respectively. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the date of entry into force of the Decision, linking it to the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement or the entry into force of another EEA Joint Committee Decision, whichever is later. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union and its EEA Supplement.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the two EU regulations into the EEA Agreement. Regulation 2025\/295 focuses on harmonizing the conditions for conducting oversight activities related to digital operational resilience. Regulation 2025\/301 specifies the content and timelines for reporting major ICT-related incidents and significant cyber threats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1842\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0141\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1842]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/134, which introduces a gyroplane pilot licence, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU aviation safety rules also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/134 within point 66ne of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, which concerns Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178\/2011. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/134, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force is contingent upon all notifications required under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement being made, with the effective date being 14 June 2025. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU regulation on gyroplane pilot licences into the EEA Agreement. This means that the requirements and standards for obtaining a gyroplane pilot licence, as defined in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/134, will now be applicable in the EEA member states.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1817\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0119\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1817]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The decision incorporates three EU legal acts into the EEA Agreement: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/127 (correcting language versions of a regulation on analytical methods for residues of pharmacologically active substances), Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/328 (amending Annex VIII to Regulation (EC) No 999\/2001 regarding the approval of negligible risk status for classical scrapie of Slovenia), and Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/403 (amending annexes to Implementing Decision (EU) 2021\/260 concerning national measures to limit the impact of certain diseases of aquatic animals). This ensures that these updated EU regulations and decisions also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the Decision is straightforward. It consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to the three EU legal acts. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations and decision are 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 Decision does not introduce entirely new areas of law but rather updates the existing Annex I with the latest EU regulations and decisions in the veterinary and phytosanitary fields.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision for practical use is Article 1, which directly incorporates the listed EU legal acts into the EEA Agreement. This means that stakeholders within the EEA need to be aware of and comply with the requirements outlined in Implementing Regulations (EU) 2025\/127 and (EU) 2025\/328, and Implementing Decision (EU) 2025\/403, as they are now part of the EEA legal framework.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1832\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0142\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1832]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1111 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation establishes requirements for the operation of manned aircraft with vertical take-off and landing capabilities. The amendment ensures that the updated EU aviation safety rules also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1111 in the sections pertaining to relevant EU regulations on air operations and aircrew licensing. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024\/1111, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are authentic. Article 3 states the entry into force date of the Decision, 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 and its supplement.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the requirements for vertical take-off and landing aircraft operations into the EEA Agreement. This ensures a harmonized approach to aviation safety and standards across the EU and EEA, which is crucial for manufacturers, operators, and pilots working with this type of aircraft.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1856\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0162\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1856]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1771 into the EEA Agreement and repeals several Commission Regulations (EC) No 1032\/2006, (EC) No 633\/2007 and (EC) No 262\/2009, which are already incorporated into the EEA Agreement and are now superseded.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of 4 articles.<br \/>\n* Article 1 amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1771 in point 66xg and deleting points 66wb, 66wba and 66wh, which refer to the repealed Commission Regulations.<br \/>\n* Article 2 stipulates that the text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1771 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union and shall be authentic.<br \/>\n* Article 3 defines the entry into force date of the Decision, which depends on the fulfillment of notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement or the entry into force of other Decisions of the EEA Joint Committee, whichever is the latest.<br \/>\n* 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which updates Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement to reflect the new regulatory landscape in air traffic management and air navigation services systems by incorporating Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1771 and removing the repealed regulations. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the latest EU legislation in the transport sector.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1840\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0146\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1840]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 146\/2025 amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/1645 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/203 into the Agreement. These regulations concern the management of information security risks with a potential impact on aviation safety. The incorporation of these regulations ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the EU’s updated aviation safety standards.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision modifies Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Regulations (EU) 2022\/1645 and 2023\/203 within specific points related to various Commission Regulations concerning aviation, such as those related to aircrew, air operations, air traffic controllers, and aerodromes. It inserts new points 66zbg and 66zbh after point 66zbf, which explicitly list Regulations (EU) 2022\/1645 and 2023\/203, providing their full titles and references to the Official Journal of the European Union. Additionally, the Decision states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be authentic.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision of this act is Article 1, which lists all amendments to Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement. It is important to check all points listed in Article 1 to be sure that all necessary changes are made.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1829\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0156\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1829]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning statistics. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1472 into the EEA Agreement, which relates to the frequency with which Member States supply their quality reports. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with the updated EU regulations on statistical reporting.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1472 within point 19sb of Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement, which concerns Commission Regulation (EC) No 1055\/2008. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1472, as published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, are authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the new EU regulation into the EEA Agreement. This means that EEA member states will now be subject to the updated requirements regarding the frequency of quality reports as outlined in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1472.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1844\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0144\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1844]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning transport regulations. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1400 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation relates to aerodrome safety, changes of aerodrome operators, and occurrence reporting. The Decision ensures that the updated EU regulation on aerodrome operations is also applicable within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1400 within the existing point concerning Commission Regulation (EU) No 139\/2014 in Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/1400, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU regulation on aerodrome safety into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that EEA member states adhere to the updated standards for aerodrome operations, including safety protocols, procedures for changes in aerodrome operators, and reporting of incidents.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1828\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0153\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1828]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 153\/2025 amends Annex XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Recommendation (EU) 2023\/397 on reference metadata and quality reports for the European Statistical System into the EEA Agreement, replacing the previous Recommendation 2009\/498\/EC. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest standards and practices in European statistics.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 replaces the reference to Commission Recommendation 2009\/498\/EC in Annex XXI of the EEA Agreement with a reference to Commission Recommendation (EU) 2023\/397. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Recommendation (EU) 2023\/397, 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 by 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly updates the statistical standards within the EEA Agreement by replacing the older recommendation with the newer one. This ensures that EEA member states align their statistical practices with the most current EU standards for reference metadata and quality reports within the European Statistical System.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1822\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0120\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1822]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. It incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/330 into the EEA Agreement, updating the disease-free status of certain Member States or zones and approving eradication programs for listed diseases. The Decision does not apply to Iceland or Liechtenstein due to specific agreements and adaptations outlined in the EEA Agreement.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/330 to the list of regulations under point 13r in Part 1.1 of Chapter I of Annex I to the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Norwegian language version of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/330 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and is 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 relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/330 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the updated regulations regarding the disease-free status and eradication programs for listed diseases now apply within the EEA, impacting the trade and movement of live animals and animal products within the European Economic Area (excluding Iceland and Liechtenstein).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1825\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0126\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1825]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annexes I and II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several recent EU regulations concerning veterinary, phytosanitary matters, technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The amendments ensure that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU legislation in these areas, maintaining alignment between the EU and EEA member states. The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to its specific agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into five articles. Articles 1 and 2 detail the specific amendments to Annex I and Annex II of the EEA Agreement, respectively, by adding references to new EU regulations. These regulations cover a range of topics, including flavourings, maximum residue levels for pesticides, and the authorization of novel foods. Article 3 ensures that the incorporated regulations are available in Icelandic and Norwegian. Article 4 specifies the date of entry into force, and Article 5 mandates the publication of the Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for practical use are those that incorporate specific EU regulations into the EEA Agreement. These include regulations on flavourings ((E)-3-benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl-N,N-diphenyl-2-propenamide and 4-Methyl-2-phenylpent-2-enal), maximum residue levels for pesticides (zoxamide, acetamiprid, fenbuconazole, and penconazole), and the authorization of novel foods (Lemna minor, Lemna gibba, and glucosyl hesperidin). Businesses and regulators in the EEA need to be aware of these changes to ensure compliance with the updated standards and regulations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1820\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0123\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1820]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 123\/2025 updates Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement. The updates incorporate the latest EU Commission Implementing Regulations regarding analytical methods for residues of pharmacologically active substances in food-producing animals and the content of national risk-based control plans and surveillance plans. These changes ensure that EEA member states align with the EU’s updated regulations in these areas. The decision does not apply to Liechtenstein due to its specific agreement with the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into five articles. Article 1 amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024\/2563 and (EU) 2024\/2052. Article 2 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2563. Article 3 ensures that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations are authentic. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon the completion of necessary notifications. Article 5 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is the incorporation of Implementing Regulations (EU) 2024\/2052 and (EU) 2024\/2563 into the EEA Agreement. This means that EEA member states (excluding Liechtenstein) must now adhere to the updated standards for analytical methods concerning residues of pharmacologically active substances in animals used for food production, as well as the updated requirements for national risk-based control and surveillance plans related to food safety.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1860\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0124\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1860]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee aims to incorporate recent EU regulations concerning food safety, specifically regarding *Listeria monocytogenes*, into the EEA Agreement. The decision updates Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) of the EEA Agreement to include Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/2895 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2463. These regulations address the standards for *Listeria monocytogenes* in food and the analytical methods for verifying compliance with those standards.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into five articles. Articles 1 and 2 amend Annexes I and II of the EEA Agreement, respectively, by adding references to the new EU regulations. Article 3 ensures that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations are authentic. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon notification by the parties to the EEA Agreement. Article 5 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. The main change is the inclusion of updated EU food safety regulations into the EEA Agreement, ensuring consistent standards across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/2895 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2463. Food business operators within the EEA must comply with the updated standards for *Listeria monocytogenes* and adhere to the specified analytical methods for official controls. This ensures a high level of food safety and consumer protection throughout the EEA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1824\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0127\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1824]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190, which regulates the use of bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenol derivatives in materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. The Decision ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations on food safety, specifically concerning substances with hazardous properties. It also repeals the previous Regulation (EU) 2018\/213, which is now replaced by the newer regulation.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190 in point 55, which concerns Commission Regulation (EU) No 10\/2011, and replacing the text of point 130 related to the repealed Regulation (EU) 2018\/213 with a reference to the new Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024\/3190 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the restrictions and requirements concerning the use of BPA and other bisphenols in food contact materials now also apply within the European Economic Area. Businesses and manufacturers operating within the EEA need to be aware of and comply with the new rules regarding the use of these substances to ensure their products meet the required safety standards.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1831\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0151\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1831]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/371 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation adjusts the TM0 values for new passenger cars and new light commercial vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the act is simple. It has a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 incorporates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/371 into Annex XX of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Delegated Regulation are authentic. Article 3 specifies 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which effectively extends the applicability of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/371 to the EEA countries. This means that the adjusted TM0 values for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles will also apply within the EEA, impacting environmental regulations and potentially influencing vehicle standards and emissions targets in those countries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1857\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0158\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXII (Company law) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1857]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning company law. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023\/2775 into the EEA Agreement. This directive adjusts the size criteria for micro, small, medium-sized, and large undertakings or groups. The amendment ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the updated EU legislation in the area of company law.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds an indent to point 10i of Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, referencing Directive 2023\/2775. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Directive 2023\/2775 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 the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Directive 2023\/2775 into the EEA Agreement, meaning that the adjusted size criteria for companies will also apply within the EEA, impacting how companies are classified and regulated in those countries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1827\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0131\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1827]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/290, which updates the list of defense-related products in line with the updated Common Military List of the European Union of 19 February 2024, into the EEA Agreement. This Decision ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU regulations regarding defense-related products.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a new indent to point 3q of Chapter XIX of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/290. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/290, 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 completion of notifications required 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the EU’s updated list of defense-related products into the EEA Agreement. This means that the regulations and standards for defense-related products are now aligned between the EU and the EEA member states, ensuring consistency in the trade and movement of these products within the European Economic Area, with the exception of Liechtenstein.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1823\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0143\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1823]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/133 into the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning non-commercial operations conducted in visual flight rules conditions with gyroplanes. This ensures that the updated EU aviation safety rules also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/133 within point 66nf of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, formally incorporating the regulation. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/133, once published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, will be authentic. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force is contingent upon the completion of all necessary notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement, with the effective date being 14 June 2025. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/133 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the rules and standards outlined in Regulation (EU) 2025\/133 regarding gyroplane operations now apply not only within the EU but also within the EEA, ensuring consistent aviation safety standards across the region.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1852\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0130\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1852]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 130\/2025 updates Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The Decision incorporates several Commission Implementing Regulations and Decisions related to the approval, non-approval, or postponement of expiry dates for various active substances used in biocidal products. These substances are assessed under Regulation (EU) No 528\/2012 concerning the placing on the market and use of biocidal products.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter XV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by inserting new points that list the incorporated Commission Implementing Regulations and Decisions. It also deletes a point related to a previously repealed Commission Implementing Decision. Article 2 ensures that the texts of the incorporated regulations and decisions are authentic in Icelandic and Norwegian languages. Article 3 specifies the 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for users are those listed in Article 1, which detail the specific changes to Annex II of the EEA Agreement. These changes directly impact the regulation of biocidal products within the EEA, affecting manufacturers, suppliers, and users of these products. Specifically, the inclusion of decisions regarding substances like dinotefuran, spinosad, and others, as well as the removal of the repealed decision on dinotefuran, are key for ensuring compliance with EEA standards for biocidal products.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1854\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0159\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXII (Company law) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1854]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XXII to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning company law. The amendment incorporates Directive (EU) 2021\/2101, which pertains to the disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches, into the EEA Agreement. Additionally, it addresses how EFTA states should consider the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes when defining their own lists in national legislation.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the reasons for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 details the specific amendments to point 10i of Annex XXII, which concerns Directive 2013\/34\/EU. This involves adding Directive (EU) 2021\/2101 to the list of relevant directives and introducing adaptations related to how EFTA states define non-cooperative jurisdictions and cooperative jurisdictions with pending commitments in their national legislation. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Directive (EU) 2021\/2101 in Icelandic and Norwegian in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal. Articles 3 and 4 cover the entry into force and publication of the Decision, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for practical use relate to the adaptations specified in Article 1, point 3. These adaptations clarify how EFTA states should interpret references to the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes within the context of Directive 2021\/2101. Instead of directly referencing the EU list, the adaptations state that EFTA states should use their own national legislation to define non-cooperative jurisdictions and cooperative jurisdictions with pending commitments. This ensures that the directive is implemented in a way that is consistent with the legal frameworks of the EFTA states.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1848\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0135\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1848]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/1959. The regulation concerns regulatory technical standards for liquidity contracts for shares of issuers on SME growth markets. This incorporation ensures the same standards apply within the EEA as in the EU.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/1959 into Annex IX of the EEA Agreement by adding a new point referencing the Regulation. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated Regulation 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 EEA Agreement Article 103(1) notifications. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Regulation (EU) 2022\/1959 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the regulatory technical standards outlined in the incorporated Regulation now apply to financial instruments admitted to trading on SME growth markets within the EEA, ensuring consistent market practices across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1821\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0125\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1821]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 125\/2025 updates Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement. The updates incorporate Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/3196 regarding maximum residue levels of pesticides in radish leaves and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/89 concerning the authorization of UV-treated powder of whole yellow mealworm larvae as a novel food. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s updated regulations in these areas.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision is structured into five articles. Articles 1 and 2 amend Annexes I and II of the EEA Agreement by adding references to the new EU regulations concerning pesticide levels in radish leaves and the authorization of yellow mealworm larvae powder as a novel food. Article 3 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations are authentic. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, and Article 5 mandates its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. Compared to previous versions, this Decision adds new regulations related to food safety and standards.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions for practical use are those that incorporate the EU regulations on pesticide levels in radish leaves (Regulation (EU) 2024\/3196) and the authorization of UV-treated powder of whole yellow mealworm larvae as a novel food (Regulation (EU) 2025\/89). These updates ensure that businesses and individuals within the EEA adhere to the latest EU standards in food safety and novel foods, affecting trade and market access within the EEA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1850\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0129\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1850]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The amendment incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/2858 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation pertains to reference points for action regarding nitrofurans and their metabolites in collagen.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds an indent to point 12e of Chapter XIII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, referencing Commission Regulation (EU) 2024\/2858. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024\/2858, 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 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024\/2858 into the EEA Agreement, thereby extending the application of the EU regulation concerning nitrofurans and their metabolites in collagen to the EEA countries.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1841\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0138\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1841]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Delegated Regulations concerning crypto-asset service providers. Specifically, it integrates regulations detailing the content and format of order book records, as well as the manner of presenting transparency data for those operating trading platforms for crypto-assets. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s standards in regulating crypto-asset trading platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex IX of the EEA Agreement by inserting references to Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2025\/416 and (EU) 2025\/417. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of these regulations will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the date of entry into force, linking it to the completion of notifications required under the EEA Agreement or the entry into force of another EEA Joint Committee Decision, whichever is later. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the two EU regulations into the EEA Agreement. This means that crypto-asset service providers operating within the EEA will be required to adhere to the standards set out in Regulations 2025\/416 and 2025\/417 regarding order book records and transparency data presentation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1834\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0154\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1834]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning statistics. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1484 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation specifies the technical aspects of a sample survey related to the use of information and communication technologies for the reference year 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the Decision is straightforward. It has a preamble that refers to the EEA Agreement and the need to incorporate the EU regulation. Article 1 amends Annex XXI by adding a new point referencing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1484. Article 2 ensures the authenticity of the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the regulation. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates publication in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. There are no previous versions mentioned in the act.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1484 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the technical specifications, data transmission formats, and quality reporting arrangements outlined in the EU regulation now also apply to the EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1849\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0140\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1849]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/149 into the EEA Agreement, updating regulations related to the transport of dangerous goods. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest scientific and technical progress in the field of transport safety.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/149 within point 13c of Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement, which concerns Directive 2008\/68\/EC on the inland transport of dangerous goods. Article 2 mandates the publication of the text of Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/149 in Icelandic and Norwegian in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal, confirming its authenticity in those languages. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, 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.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the new EU directive into the EEA Agreement. This means that the updated rules for the transport of dangerous goods, as outlined in Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2025\/149, will now also apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1835\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0157\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1835]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XXI (Statistics) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1769 into the EEA Agreement. This regulation updates the indicative compendium of environmental goods and services and of economic activities.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the act is simple: it has a preamble outlining the reasons for the decision, followed by four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XXI of the EEA Agreement by adding a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1769. Article 2 ensures the authenticity of the text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1769 in Icelandic and Norwegian. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the updated Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1769 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the updated compendium of environmental goods and services and related economic activities will now also apply within the European Economic Area, ensuring harmonized statistical reporting and analysis across the EEA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1855\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0160\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement, on cooperation in specific fields outside the four freedoms [2025\/1855]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee extends the cooperation between the Contracting Parties to the EEA Agreement in Union actions related to the free movement of workers, coordination of social security schemes, and measures for migrants. The extension applies to Union actions funded from the general budget. The decision amends Protocol 31 to the EEA Agreement to allow for this continued cooperation from 1 January 2025.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision consists of a preamble outlining the basis and purpose of the amendment, followed by three articles. Article 1 amends Article 5 of Protocol 31 by extending the financial years of cooperation to include 2025. Article 2 specifies the entry into force and application date of the Decision. Article 3 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. The amendment updates the existing protocol to include the financial year 2025, ensuring continued cooperation in the specified areas.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which extends the cooperation to the financial year 2025. This ensures the continuation of collaborative efforts and funding for initiatives related to the free movement of workers, coordination of social security schemes, and measures for migrants within the EEA.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1863\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0128\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1863]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Regulations related to food safety and health claims. The Decision updates the list of EU legislation incorporated into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that regulations concerning food-related matters are consistently applied across the European Economic Area. However, it specifies that the Decision does not apply to Liechtenstein under certain conditions related to its trade agreement with the Swiss Confederation.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision modifies Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/351 concerning plastic materials in contact with food to points 54zzzb and 55, and by amending point 56 regarding Commission Regulation (EU) 2022\/1616. It also inserts a new point 265 to include Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/350, which refuses to authorize certain health claims on foods. The Decision also states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulations (EU) 2025\/350 and (EU) 2025\/351 will be published and authentic. It enters into force on June 14, 2025, provided that all necessary notifications have been made.<\/p>\n<p>The most important aspect of this Decision is the incorporation of the two Commission Regulations into the EEA Agreement. Regulation 2025\/350 clarifies which health claims on food are not authorized, providing legal certainty for food manufacturers and protecting consumers from misleading claims. Regulation 2025\/351 updates the rules on plastic materials that come into contact with food, including recycled plastics, which impacts food packaging and safety standards.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1839\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0147\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1839]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several recent Commission Regulations related to air traffic management and air navigation services. Specifically, it integrates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1768 and Implementing Regulations (EU) 2023\/1769 and 2023\/1772 into the EEA Agreement. Additionally, it repeals Commission Regulation (EC) No 1033\/2006, which is being replaced by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1772.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision modifies Annex XIII to the EEA Agreement by: adding references to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1772 in point 66wk, adding references to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023\/1769 in point 66zbh, inserting points 66zbi and 66zbj regarding Regulations (EU) 2023\/1768 and 2023\/1769, and deleting point 66wc concerning Regulation (EC) No 1033\/2006. It also stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023\/1768 and Implementing Regulations (EU) 2023\/1769 and (EU) 2023\/1772 will be authentic. The Decision will enter into force on 14 June 2025, provided that all necessary notifications have been made, or on the entry into force of Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 146\/2025, whichever is later.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement, effectively updating the incorporated EU law related to air traffic management and air navigation services within the EEA. This ensures that the latest EU regulations in this sector are applicable within the EEA, maintaining harmonized standards and procedures.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1864\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0136\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1864]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IX to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2759 into the EEA Agreement, ensuring that the rules for European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) also apply within the European Economic Area. The regulation covers key aspects of ELTIFs, such as the use of derivatives for hedging, redemption policies, liquidity management, transfer requests, asset disposal, and cost disclosure.<\/p>\n<p>The act consists of four articles. Article 1 incorporates the EU regulation into Annex IX of the EEA Agreement by adding a new point referencing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2759. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the regulation 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 EEA Agreement notifications. Article 4 mandates the publication of the decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. This decision updates Annex IX to include the latest EU rules on ELTIFs, ensuring consistent financial service regulations across the EEA.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2759 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the detailed rules and standards outlined in the EU regulation regarding the operation and management of European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) now also apply to entities and activities within the EEA. This inclusion ensures that ELTIFs operating within the EEA adhere to the same standards for hedging, redemption policies, liquidity management, asset disposal, and cost disclosure as those within the EU.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D1858\"><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0122\/2025 of 13\u00a0June 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/1858]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several Commission Implementing Regulations regarding feed additives. The purpose is to update the EEA Agreement to reflect the EU’s latest regulations on veterinary and phytosanitary matters, specifically concerning the authorization, renewal, and correction of feed additives for various animal species. This ensures that the EEA Agreement aligns with current EU standards in the area of animal nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision modifies Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to new Commission Implementing Regulations and deleting references to regulations that have been repealed. Specifically, it incorporates 18 new regulations related to feed additives, amends existing regulations to reflect corrections and updates, and repeals 6 older regulations that have been superseded. The new regulations cover a range of topics, including the authorization of specific feed additives like 6-phytase, L-isoleucine, and various microbial preparations, as well as the renewal of authorizations for additives like Enterococcus lactis and Levilactobacillus brevis.<\/p>\n<p>The most important provisions of this Decision are those that incorporate new feed additive regulations into the EEA Agreement and repeal outdated ones. These changes ensure that the EEA countries adhere to the same standards as the EU regarding the safety and efficacy of feed additives used in animal production. For businesses and stakeholders in the EEA, this means they must comply with the newly incorporated regulations concerning the composition, use, and labeling of feed additives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legal Act Reviews Legal Act Reviews Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/1264 on Liquidity Management for Asset-Referenced and E-Money Tokens This regulation lays down the rules for liquidity management policies and procedures for issuers of asset-referenced tokens (ARTs) and e-money tokens. 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