EU Legislation Review<\/title> \n<\/head> \nCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2235:<\/strong> This regulation updates phytosanitary measures by including Potato virus S and Potato virus X as specified pests for unrooted cuttings of Calibrachoa, Petunia, and their hybrids imported from Kenya. It mandates molecular testing for these viruses in the production cycle and official inspections, thereby enhancing the Union’s protection against these plant diseases. \nCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2276:<\/strong> This regulation updates the identifying data for Abd El Kader Mahmoud Mohamed El Sayed, an individual subject to restrictive measures related to ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida. It reflects his sentencing in Italy and reports of his death, ensuring accurate enforcement of sanctions. \nCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2265:<\/strong> This regulation amends lists of third countries\/zones authorized to export poultry, germinal products, and fresh meat to the EU. It imposes or lifts import restrictions from specific zones in Canada, the UK, and the US due to recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Businesses must consult the updated annexes for compliance. \nCommission Regulation (EU) 2025\/2224:<\/strong> This regulation adds monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as an approved form of folate (for food supplements) and folic acid (for fortified foods). This inclusion, based on EFSA’s safety assessment, allows manufacturers to use this form of folate in their products. \nOfficial Journal Notice:<\/strong> This notice indicates that Decision No. 180\/2025 of the EEA Joint Committee has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates nine Commission Implementing Regulations concerning various feed additives into the EEA Agreement. It also repeals three older regulations. The key takeaway is the updated list of permitted feed additives within the EEA, ensuring consistent standards across the region. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations concerning feed additives into the EEA Agreement. It authorizes lanthanum carbonate octahydrate as a feed additive for dogs and updates the name of the authorization holder for certain other feed additives. This ensures consistent standards for feed additives across the EEA, excluding Liechtenstein under certain conditions. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/115 into the EEA Agreement, updating the maximum residue levels for certain substances in or on specific products. It ensures that food safety standards within the EEA align with the latest EU regulations. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024\/1860 into the EEA Agreement, relating to technical regulations for medical devices. This inclusion ensures harmonized standards for medical devices across the European Economic Area. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations concerning feed additives into the EEA Agreement, addressing corrections and authorizations. This ensures the EEA Agreement reflects the most current EU standards in veterinary and phytosanitary matters. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee No 173\/2025:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1381 into the EEA Agreement, concerning procedural rules for joint clinical assessments of medicinal products. This ensures a harmonized approach to health technology assessment across the European Economic Area. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee No 177\/2025:<\/strong> This decision incorporates fifteen Commission Implementing Decisions from 2022 into the EEA Agreement, recognizing voluntary schemes for demonstrating compliance with sustainability requirements for biofuels, bioliquids, and biomass fuels. This extends the EU’s standards for renewable energy sources to the EEA. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates three Commission Regulations related to asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens into the EEA Agreement. It regulates own funds, stress testing, governance, and remuneration policies for issuers of these tokens within the EEA. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Directive (EU) 2018\/2001 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/759 into the EEA Agreement, while repealing Directive 2009\/28\/EC. It includes adaptations for EFTA States, including setting national indicative renewable energy targets. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Regulation (EU) 2022\/2480 and Commission Decision (EU) 2023\/1338 into the EEA Agreement. This inclusion means that the EEA countries are now obliged to implement and adhere to the standards and requirements, particularly concerning the safety of children’s products and the standardisation processes. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee No 169\/2025:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/97 concerning the novel food isomalto-oligosaccharide into the EEA Agreement, extending its applicability to the EEA member states, with specific conditions for Liechtenstein. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2620 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2493 into the EEA Agreement, extending their applicability to the EEA member states. This ensures consistent environmental standards and monitoring practices across the European Economic Area concerning greenhouse gas emissions. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This Decision incorporates Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230 on machinery and repeals Directive 2006\/42\/EC into the EEA Agreement. Key adaptations are in Article 1, tailoring the Regulation’s application to the EEA and providing Liechtenstein-specific exemptions. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee No 174\/2025:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Directive 2012\/27\/EU and its amending Directive (EU) 2018\/2002 into the EEA Agreement, and also has adptations and derogations for EFTA states, especially Iceland. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This Decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/581 into the EEA Agreement, which updating the maximum residue levels for certain substances. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This Decision incorporates Commission Decision (EU) 2024\/2951 on the Union-wide quantity of allowances to be issued under the EU ETS for buildings, road transport, and additional sectors for 2027 into the EEA Agreement. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This Decision incorporates Regulation (EU) 2025\/353 and Regulation (EU) 2025\/359 into the EEA Agreement concerning feed additives for all animal species. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This Decision incorporates Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/458 into the EEA Agreement, correcting certain language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019\/773 regarding the rail system interoperability. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates several Commission Regulations related to crypto-assets, which regulates information exchange between authorities and application for authorization as a crypto-asset service provider into the EEA agreement. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This Decision incorporates Directive (EU) 2018\/844 into the EEA Agreement, addresses specific adaptations for EFTA States and a temporary exemption for Iceland regarding the application of Directive 2010\/31\/EU.<\/p>\n<h3>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2273\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/2273 of 30\u00a0June 2025 supplementing Directive (EU)\u00a02024\/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the establishment of a comparative methodology framework for calculating cost-optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements for buildings and building elements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=OJ:L_202502243\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2243 of 6\u00a0November 2025 laying down detailed specifications regarding the functional requirements for eFTI platforms in accordance with Regulation (EU)\u00a02020\/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=OJ:L_202502221\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2221 of 31\u00a0October 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02023\/364 as regards administrative changes to the Union authorisation of the biocidal product family IPA Family 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=OJ:L_202502233\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2233 of 6\u00a0November 2025 authorising the placing on the market of Clostridium butyricum TO-A as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02017\/2470<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=OJ:L_202502235\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2235 of 6\u00a0November 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02025\/1082 as regards Potato virus S and Potato virus X as specified pests for unrooted cuttings for planting of Calibrachoa spp., Petunia spp. and their hybrids from Kenya<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2235 amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1082 to include Potato virus S and Potato virus X as specified pests for unrooted cuttings for planting of Calibrachoa spp., Petunia spp. and their hybrids from Kenya. This update is based on new scientific evidence confirming the presence of these viruses in Kenya and their relevance to the specified plants. The regulation aims to enhance phytosanitary protection within the Union territory by addressing the risk posed by these viruses.<\/p>\nThe regulation modifies Article 1 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1082 to include “Potato virus S (non-EU isolates)” and “Potato virus X (non-EU isolates)” in the list of specified pests. It also amends Article 3(4) to include these viruses in the sampling and molecular testing requirements for plants directly rooted or grown from the specified plants. Additionally, Annex I is updated to include molecular testing for these viruses in the production cycle and official inspections.<\/p>\nThe most important provisions of this regulation are the inclusion of Potato virus S and Potato virus X as specified pests, and the requirement for molecular testing for these viruses in unrooted cuttings for planting of Calibrachoa spp., Petunia spp. and their hybrids from Kenya. This means that importers and producers must now ensure that these viruses are included in their testing and inspection protocols to comply with EU regulations.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=OJ:L_202502276\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2276 of 5\u00a0November 2025 amending for the 352nd time Council Regulation (EC) No\u00a0881\/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2276 amends Council Regulation (EC) No 881\/2002, which imposes specific restrictive measures against individuals and entities associated with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida. The amendment updates the identifying data of one listed individual, Abd El Kader Mahmoud Mohamed El Sayed, to reflect new information regarding his legal status and reported death. This update is based on a decision by the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council.<\/p>\nThe structure of the act is simple: it has a preamble outlining the reasons for the amendment, two articles specifying the amendment and its entry into force, and an annex detailing the specific changes to Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 881\/2002. The main change involves replacing the existing entry for Abd El Kader Mahmoud Mohamed El Sayed with an updated entry. The updated information includes a clarification that he was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment in Italy on 2.2.2004 and a slight modification to the wording regarding his reported death.<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this regulation is the updated information concerning Abd El Kader Mahmoud Mohamed El Sayed. This updated information ensures that the restrictive measures are applied accurately and that relevant authorities have the most current data regarding the listed individual’s status, including his sentencing in Italy and reported death.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2265\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2265 of 5\u00a0November 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<\/a><\/p>\nThis Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2265 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 consignments of poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds. The regulation addresses recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, leading to temporary suspensions of imports from affected zones. It also re-authorizes imports from certain zones in Canada and the United States where the HPAI situation has been resolved.<\/p>\nThe regulation 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 specifies that the regulation will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Annex details the specific amendments to Annexes V and XIV of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/404, adding and replacing rows in the tables for Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These changes reflect the updated disease status and the imposition or removal of restrictions on specific zones within these countries.<\/p>\nThe most important provisions for practical use are the updated lists of zones within Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States from which imports of poultry, germinal products, and fresh meat are either suspended or re-authorized. These changes directly impact trade and import activities, requiring businesses and authorities to consult the amended annexes to ensure compliance with the latest EU regulations on animal health.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2241\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2241 of 5\u00a0November 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02019\/627 as regards post-mortem inspections of bovine animals, sheep and goats<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2240\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/2240 of 5\u00a0November 2025 amending Regulation (EU)\u00a02023\/1442 as regards the transitional measures for plastic materials and articles manufactured with salicylic acid or untreated wood flour or fibres<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2257\"><\/p>\n<h3>Council Regulation (EU) 2025\/2257 of 29 September 2025 on the allocation of fishing opportunities under the Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Democratic Republic of S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe and the European Community (2025\u20132029)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2225\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/2225 of 5\u00a0November 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II to Directive\u00a02002\/46\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards magnesium L-threonate as a source of magnesium used in the manufacture of food supplements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2224\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/2224 of 5\u00a0November 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II to Regulation (EC) No\u00a01925\/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annex\u00a0II to Directive\u00a02002\/46\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as a source of folic acid added to foods and as a source of folate used in the manufacture of food supplements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/2224 amends existing regulations concerning the addition of vitamins and minerals to foods and the use of vitamins and minerals in food supplements. The key change is the inclusion of monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as an approved form of folic acid and folate in these products. This inclusion is based on a favorable scientific opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which confirmed its safety and bioavailability.<\/p>\nThe regulation modifies Annex II of Directive 2002\/46\/EC, which lists vitamin and mineral substances allowed in the manufacture of food supplements, and Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1925\/2006, which lists vitamin and mineral substances that may be added to foods. It achieves this by adding “monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid” to the list of permitted forms of folate (under Directive 2002\/46\/EC) and folic acid (under Regulation (EC) No 1925\/2006). The amendment references the Union list of novel foods in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017\/2470, establishing that the use of the substance is already authorized as a novel food.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is the explicit inclusion of monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as an acceptable form of folate and folic acid in food supplements and fortified foods, respectively. This allows manufacturers to use this specific form of folate, relying on the EFSA’s assessment of its safety and bioavailability. The regulation enters into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, making it directly applicable in all Member States.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2114\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0180\/2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union indicating that Decision No. 180\/2025 of the EEA Joint Committee has been withdrawn and therefore the corresponding space in the journal is left blank.<\/p>\nThe structure of this notice is very simple: it contains the title “DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 180\/2025”, a statement that the decision has been withdrawn and the page is left blank, and some metadata like the ELI identifier and ISSN. There are no substantive provisions, as the decision itself has been withdrawn.<\/p>\nThe main point is that Decision No. 180\/2025 of the EEA Joint Committee is no longer in effect, as it has been withdrawn. Therefore, it should not be relied upon for any legal or practical purposes.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2099\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0164\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2099]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The Decision incorporates several Commission Implementing Regulations related to feed additives for animals into the EEA Agreement. It also repeals previous regulations that are being replaced by the new ones.<\/p>\nThe Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by inserting points related to new Commission Implementing Regulations and deleting points related to repealed regulations. Article 2 states that the texts of the Implementing Regulations in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, and Article 4 concerns the publication of the Decision. The main body of the Decision lists nine Commission Implementing Regulations that are being incorporated into the EEA Agreement, concerning various feed additives such as L-cystine, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, clove tincture, Loigolactobacillus coryniformis, cedarwood Texas essential oil, cajeput essential oil, propyl gallate, and a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase. These regulations either authorize new feed additives or renew the authorization of existing ones. The Decision also repeals three older regulations (Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1006\/2013, No 334\/2012 and No 527\/2011) that are being replaced.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, effectively updating the list of permitted feed additives within the EEA. This ensures that the latest EU regulations on animal feed additives are also applicable within the EEA, promoting consistency in veterinary and phytosanitary standards across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2100\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0165\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2100]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The amendment incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations into the EEA Agreement: Regulation (EU) 2025\/313, which authorizes lanthanum carbonate octahydrate as a feed additive for dogs, and Regulation (EU) 2025\/316, which amends the name of the authorization holder for certain feed additives. This Decision ensures that the updated EU regulations on feedingstuffs are also applicable within the European Economic Area, with the exception of Liechtenstein under specific conditions.<\/p>\nThe Decision modifies Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding and amending points related to the incorporated regulations. Specifically, it adds point 648 to include Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/313 concerning the authorization of lanthanum carbonate octahydrate as a feed additive for dogs. Additionally, it amends points 417 and 517 to include Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/316, which updates the name of the authorization holder for feed additives.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex I of the EEA Agreement to incorporate the new regulations regarding feed additives. This ensures that the EEA countries, excluding Liechtenstein under certain conditions, will apply the same standards and authorizations for feed additives as the EU member states. The decision also stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be authentic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2102\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0167\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2102]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis act is a decision by the EEA Joint Committee to amend Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/115, which concerns maximum residue levels for certain substances in or on specific products, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU regulations on food safety standards are also applied within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\nThe decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by five articles. Articles 1 and 2 specifically add references to Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/115 within Annex I and Annex II of the EEA Agreement, respectively. Article 3 ensures the authentic text of Regulation (EU) 2025\/115 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages. Articles 4 and 5 cover the entry into force and publication of the decision. The main change is the inclusion of the EU regulation on maximum residue levels into the EEA Agreement, updating the existing annexes to reflect current EU standards.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/115 into the EEA Agreement, which updates the maximum residue levels for substances like fluxapyroxad, lambda-cyhalothrin, metalaxyl, and nicotine in or on certain agricultural products. This ensures that food safety standards within the EEA align with the latest EU regulations, impacting producers, importers, and consumers within the EEA.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2108\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0172\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2108]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024\/1860 into the EEA Agreement, specifically related to technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. This inclusion affects regulations concerning medical devices, both general and in vitro diagnostic.<\/p>\nThe Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds Regulation (EU) 2024\/1860 to points 11 and 12 of Chapter XXX of Annex II of the EEA Agreement, which concern Regulation (EU) 2017\/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017\/746 respectively. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024\/1860 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>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024\/1860 into the EEA Agreement, thereby extending the regulation’s applicability to the EEA countries. This ensures harmonized standards and regulations for medical devices across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2098\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0163\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2098]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The Decision incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations into the EEA Agreement. These regulations address corrections to previous regulations regarding the repeal of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015\/1416 and the authorization of certain feed additives for animal species.<\/p>\nThe Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2025\/181 and (EU) 2025\/187 in points 615 and 444, respectively. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language texts of the Implementing Regulations shall be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon notifications under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which updates Annex I to the EEA Agreement to include the latest amendments to EU regulations concerning feedingstuffs. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the most current EU standards in veterinary and phytosanitary matters, specifically regarding the authorization and correction of regulations related to animal feed additives.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2109\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0173\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2109]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis act, Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 173\/2025, incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1381 into the EEA Agreement. The regulation concerns procedural rules for interaction, information exchange, and participation in the preparation and updating of joint clinical assessments of medicinal products for human use at the Union level. It also includes templates for these joint clinical assessments. The decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to include the aforementioned regulation.<\/p>\nThe structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement by inserting a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1381 in Chapters XIII and XXX. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1381, 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, and Article 4 mandates its publication in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which effectively extends the application of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1381 to the EEA countries. This means that the procedural rules and templates for joint clinical assessments of medicinal products will also apply within the EEA, ensuring a harmonized approach to health technology assessment across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2095\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0177\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2095]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis act, Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 177\/2025, amends Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates fifteen Commission Implementing Decisions from 2022 that recognize various voluntary schemes for demonstrating compliance with the sustainability requirements for biofuels, bioliquids, and biomass fuels as set out in Directive (EU) 2018\/2001. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the EU’s standards for renewable energy sources.<\/p>\nThe Decision is structured with a preamble that lists the Commission Implementing Decisions to be incorporated, followed by four articles. Article 1 lists the 15 Commission Implementing Decisions being added to Annex IV of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language texts of the listed Implementing Decisions are authentic. Article 3 defines the entry into force date of the Decision, and Article 4 mandates its publication in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision adds 15 new points (41d to 41r) after point 41c in Annex IV to the EEA Agreement. Each new point corresponds to one of the Commission Implementing Decisions, identified by its official number and publication details.<\/p>\nThe main provision of this act is the inclusion of the listed Commission Implementing Decisions into Annex IV of the EEA Agreement. This means that the voluntary schemes recognized by these decisions are now also recognized within the EEA, allowing economic operators to demonstrate compliance with the sustainability criteria for biofuels, bioliquids, and biomass fuels across the EEA region.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2113\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0179\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2113]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate three Commission Delegated Regulations related to asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens. These regulations supplement Regulation (EU) 2023\/1114, focusing on regulatory technical standards for own funds requirements, stress testing, governance arrangements, and remuneration policies for issuers of these tokens. The decision ensures that these financial regulations apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\nThe Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 incorporates the three Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2025\/415, 2025\/418, and 2025\/419 into Annex IX of the EEA Agreement by adding new points after point 31rt. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be authentic. Article 3 specifies that the Decision will come into force on 12 July 2025, provided that all necessary notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the new regulations into the EEA Agreement. This means that issuers of asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens within the EEA will be subject to the requirements outlined in Regulations (EU) 2025\/415, 2025\/418, and 2025\/419 regarding own funds, stress testing, governance, and remuneration.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2096\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0176\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2096]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement. The decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/759 and Directive (EU) 2018\/2001 into the EEA Agreement, while also repealing Directive 2009\/28\/EC. It outlines specific adaptations for EFTA States regarding renewable energy targets, support schemes, and calculation methods, considering their unique energy landscapes. The decision also includes temporary derogations for Liechtenstein concerning renewable energy in the transport sector.<\/p>\nThe act consists of a preamble outlining the reasons for the decision, followed by four articles and a declaration by the EFTA States. Article 1 details the amendments to Annex IV of the EEA Agreement, replacing the reference to Directive 2009\/28\/EC with Directive (EU) 2018\/2001 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/759. It also specifies adaptations for EFTA States, including not applying certain articles related to the Union’s overall renewable energy target, setting national indicative targets, and adjusting calculation methods for heating and cooling. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated acts will be published and are authentic. Article 3 defines the entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the decision. The declaration by the EFTA States outlines their respective national indicative renewable energy targets for 2030.<\/p>\nThe most important provisions for practical use are those that outline the adaptations for the EFTA states. Specifically, the EFTA states are not bound by the overall Union target for renewable energy, but instead set their own national indicative targets. Also, the adaptations related to calculation methods for mainstreaming heating and cooling, as well as the temporary derogation for Liechtenstein regarding renewable energy in the transport sector, are important for understanding the specific obligations and flexibilities applicable to these countries.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2106\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0170\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2106]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The amendment incorporates two key EU legal acts into the EEA Agreement: Regulation (EU) 2022\/2480, which modifies Regulation (EU) No 1025\/2012 regarding European standardisation organisations’ decisions, and Commission Decision (EU) 2023\/1338, which addresses safety requirements for European standards related to certain children\u2019s products.<\/p>\nThe Decision modifies Chapter XIX of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding Regulation (EU) 2022\/2480 to point 2, which concerns Regulation (EU) No 1025\/2012. It also inserts a new point 3w after point 3vc, introducing Commission Decision (EU) 2023\/1338. This ensures that these EU regulations and decisions become part of the EEA legal framework.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex II of the EEA Agreement to include the updated regulations and decisions. This inclusion means that the EEA countries are now obliged to implement and adhere to the standards and requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2022\/2480 and Commission Decision (EU) 2023\/1338, particularly concerning the safety of children’s products and the standardisation processes within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2105\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0169\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2105]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is Decision No. 169\/2025 of the EEA Joint Committee, which amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/97 regarding the novel food isomalto-oligosaccharide into the EEA Agreement. The Decision specifies that it does not apply to Liechtenstein under certain conditions related to the trade agreement between the EU and Switzerland.<\/p>\nThe Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds an indent to point 124b of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/97. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/97 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>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/97 into the EEA Agreement, extending the regulation’s applicability to the EEA member states (excluding Liechtenstein under specific conditions). This means that the rules and specifications concerning the novel food isomalto-oligosaccharide, as detailed in Regulation (EU) 2025\/97, now also apply within the EEA.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2117\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0183\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2117]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two recent EU regulations concerning greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, it integrates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2620, which sets requirements for determining when greenhouse gases are permanently chemically bound in a product, and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2493, which updates the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\nThe Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement by inserting a reference to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2620 and adding an indent to point 21apj regarding Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2493. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be 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>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the two EU regulations into the EEA Agreement, extending their applicability to the EEA member states. This ensures consistent environmental standards and monitoring practices across the European Economic Area concerning greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2107\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0171\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2107]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230 on machinery and to repeal Directive 2006\/42\/EC, which the new Regulation replaces. This update ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU legislation on machinery safety and standards. The decision also includes specific adaptations to the incorporated Regulation to align it with the EEA Agreement’s context, including tailored definitions and exceptions for Liechtenstein.<\/p>\nThe Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter XXIV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by inserting Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230 and providing specific adaptations for its application within the EEA, such as replacing references to “Union harmonisation legislation” with “harmonisation legislation applicable pursuant to the EEA Agreement.” It also exempts Liechtenstein from certain data collection requirements under Article 6(9) of the Regulation. Furthermore, it repeals point 1c, which refers to Directive 2006\/42\/EC, with effect from 20 January 2027. Article 2 ensures that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230 are authentic. Article 3 specifies that the Decision will enter into force on 12 July 2025, pending the completion of notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\nThe most important provisions for practical use are the adaptations listed in Article 1, which tailor the application of Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230 within the EEA context. These adaptations clarify how terms like “Union harmonisation legislation” and “Union legal acts” should be interpreted within the EEA framework. The exemption for Liechtenstein regarding data collection is also a notable provision for entities operating within that country. Finally, the repeal of Directive 2006\/42\/EC effective from 20 January 2027, is important for businesses to note as they transition to compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2110\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0174\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) and Annex\u00a0IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2110]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis act, Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 174\/2025, amends Annex II and Annex IV to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Directive 2012\/27\/EU on energy efficiency and its amending Directive (EU) 2018\/2002 into the EEA Agreement. This aims to extend the EU’s energy efficiency measures to the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway). The decision outlines specific adaptations and derogations for EFTA states, particularly Iceland, considering their unique energy circumstances.<\/p>\nThe act is structured to amend existing annexes of the EEA Agreement. It adds references to Directive 2012\/27\/EU and Directive (EU) 2018\/2002 in Annex II, specifically in relation to directives on ecodesign requirements. Annex IV is amended to replace the reference to Directive 2004\/8\/EC with Directive 2012\/27\/EU, including specific adaptations for the EFTA States. These adaptations include not applying certain articles to EFTA states, such as the EU energy efficiency headline targets, and providing derogations for Iceland concerning metering and cogeneration due to its unique energy infrastructure.<\/p>\nThe most important provisions for practical use are the adaptations and derogations outlined for the EFTA States, especially Iceland. For example, Iceland is not bound by specific articles related to gas metering and billing due to its lack of natural gas infrastructure. Instead, EFTA states are required to set their own national indicative energy efficiency targets for 2030. Additionally, Iceland has a specific derogation regarding the achievement of new energy savings, reflecting its high share of renewable energy and unique energy market conditions.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2103\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0168\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2103]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/581 into the EEA Agreement, updating the maximum residue levels for certain substances in or on specific products. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s standards regarding food safety and technical regulations.<\/p>\nThe act consists of five articles. Articles 1 and 2 amend Annex I and Annex II of the EEA Agreement, respectively, by adding references to Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/581. Article 3 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2025\/581 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 5 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/581 into the EEA Agreement, which directly impacts the permissible levels of cycloxydim, dichlorprop-P, flupyradifurone, methyl nonyl ketone, plant oils\/citronella oil, potassium sorbate, and potassium phosphonate in or on certain products within the EEA.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2116\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0182\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2116]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Decision (EU) 2024\/2951 on the Union-wide quantity of allowances to be issued under the EU ETS for buildings, road transport, and additional sectors for 2027 into the EEA Agreement. This inclusion extends the application of the EU’s carbon emissions trading system to the European Economic Area, specifically concerning emissions from buildings, road transport, and other sectors.<\/p>\nThe Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new point in Annex XX of the EEA Agreement, referencing Commission Decision (EU) 2024\/2951. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Decision (EU) 2024\/2951 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>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Decision (EU) 2024\/2951 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the rules and quantities for emission allowances set out in the Commission Decision will now also apply within the EEA, affecting businesses and sectors involved in buildings, road transport, and other areas covered by the EU ETS.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2101\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0166\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2101]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Implementing Regulations concerning feed additives for all animal species. Specifically, it incorporates Regulation (EU) 2025\/353, which renews the authorization of Levilactobacillus brevis DSM 16680, and Regulation (EU) 2025\/359, which authorizes Lactococcus lactis DSM 34262 as a feed additive. The Decision ensures that these updated EU regulations on animal feed are also applicable within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\nThe Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Implementing Regulations (EU) 2025\/353 and (EU) 2025\/359. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of these regulations will be published and 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 Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision updates Annex I to include new regulations regarding feed additives, ensuring alignment with the EU’s updated standards in veterinary and phytosanitary matters.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the two new EU regulations on feed additives into the EEA Agreement. This means that businesses and individuals within the EEA must comply with the requirements and authorizations set out in Implementing Regulations (EU) 2025\/353 and (EU) 2025\/359 regarding the use of Levilactobacillus brevis DSM 16680 and Lactococcus lactis DSM 34262 as feed additives.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2115\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0181\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2115]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis 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) 2025\/458, which corrects certain language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019\/773 regarding the technical specification for interoperability relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of the rail system within the European Union, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated language versions are also applicable within the European Economic Area. The decision also addresses the authenticity of the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulation.<\/p>\nThe structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/458 within Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 ensures the authentic status of the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the regulation. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of necessary notifications under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/458 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the corrections made to the language versions of the technical specifications for rail system interoperability will now also apply to the EEA countries, ensuring consistent application of these standards across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2112\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0178\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2112]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several Commission Regulations related to crypto-assets. These regulations specify standards for information exchange between authorities, application for authorization as a crypto-asset service provider, and assessments of qualifying holdings in issuers of asset-referenced tokens and crypto-asset service providers. The decision aims to extend the application of these EU regulations to the EEA countries.<\/p>\nThe Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 lists the specific Commission Regulations being incorporated into Annex IX of the EEA Agreement. These include Delegated Regulations (EU) 2025\/300, 2025\/305, 2025\/413, and 2025\/414, as well as Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/304. Article 2 stipulates that the authentic texts of these regulations in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the listed Commission Regulations into the EEA Agreement. This means that the standards and requirements outlined in those regulations will now apply within the EEA, specifically concerning the regulation of crypto-assets.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2111\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0175\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2111]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IV to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning energy-related directives. The Decision incorporates Directive (EU) 2018\/844, which amends Directive 2010\/31\/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012\/27\/EU on energy efficiency, into the EEA Agreement. It also addresses specific adaptations for EFTA States and a temporary exemption for Iceland regarding the application of Directive 2010\/31\/EU.<\/p>\nThe Decision modifies Annex IV to the EEA Agreement by updating references to Directive 2010\/31\/EU to include amendments introduced by Directive (EU) 2018\/844. It introduces adaptations that exempt EFTA States from specifying contributions to the Union\u2019s energy efficiency targets in their long-term strategies, as outlined in Article 2a(2) of Directive 2010\/31\/EU. Additionally, it provides specific timelines for EFTA States regarding the implementation of certain articles (8, 14(4) and 15(4)) of Directive 2010\/31\/EU, linking them to the entry into force of this Decision. It also adds Directive (EU) 2018\/844 to the list of amendments to Directive 2012\/27\/EU within Annex IV.<\/p>\nThe most important provisions for practical use are the adaptations concerning the EFTA States and the temporary exemption for Iceland. 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\nEU Legislation Review<\/title> \n<\/head> \nCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2235:<\/strong> This regulation updates phytosanitary measures by including Potato virus S and Potato virus X as specified pests for unrooted cuttings of Calibrachoa, Petunia, and their hybrids imported from Kenya. It mandates molecular testing for these viruses in the production cycle and official inspections, thereby enhancing the Union’s protection against these plant diseases. \nCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2276:<\/strong> This regulation updates the identifying data for Abd El Kader Mahmoud Mohamed El Sayed, an individual subject to restrictive measures related to ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida. It reflects his sentencing in Italy and reports of his death, ensuring accurate enforcement of sanctions. \nCommission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2265:<\/strong> This regulation amends lists of third countries\/zones authorized to export poultry, germinal products, and fresh meat to the EU. It imposes or lifts import restrictions from specific zones in Canada, the UK, and the US due to recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Businesses must consult the updated annexes for compliance. \nCommission Regulation (EU) 2025\/2224:<\/strong> This regulation adds monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as an approved form of folate (for food supplements) and folic acid (for fortified foods). This inclusion, based on EFSA’s safety assessment, allows manufacturers to use this form of folate in their products. \nOfficial Journal Notice:<\/strong> This notice indicates that Decision No. 180\/2025 of the EEA Joint Committee has been withdrawn and is no longer in effect. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates nine Commission Implementing Regulations concerning various feed additives into the EEA Agreement. It also repeals three older regulations. The key takeaway is the updated list of permitted feed additives within the EEA, ensuring consistent standards across the region. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations concerning feed additives into the EEA Agreement. It authorizes lanthanum carbonate octahydrate as a feed additive for dogs and updates the name of the authorization holder for certain other feed additives. This ensures consistent standards for feed additives across the EEA, excluding Liechtenstein under certain conditions. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/115 into the EEA Agreement, updating the maximum residue levels for certain substances in or on specific products. It ensures that food safety standards within the EEA align with the latest EU regulations. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024\/1860 into the EEA Agreement, relating to technical regulations for medical devices. This inclusion ensures harmonized standards for medical devices across the European Economic Area. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations concerning feed additives into the EEA Agreement, addressing corrections and authorizations. This ensures the EEA Agreement reflects the most current EU standards in veterinary and phytosanitary matters. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee No 173\/2025:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1381 into the EEA Agreement, concerning procedural rules for joint clinical assessments of medicinal products. This ensures a harmonized approach to health technology assessment across the European Economic Area. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee No 177\/2025:<\/strong> This decision incorporates fifteen Commission Implementing Decisions from 2022 into the EEA Agreement, recognizing voluntary schemes for demonstrating compliance with sustainability requirements for biofuels, bioliquids, and biomass fuels. This extends the EU’s standards for renewable energy sources to the EEA. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates three Commission Regulations related to asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens into the EEA Agreement. It regulates own funds, stress testing, governance, and remuneration policies for issuers of these tokens within the EEA. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Directive (EU) 2018\/2001 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/759 into the EEA Agreement, while repealing Directive 2009\/28\/EC. It includes adaptations for EFTA States, including setting national indicative renewable energy targets. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Regulation (EU) 2022\/2480 and Commission Decision (EU) 2023\/1338 into the EEA Agreement. This inclusion means that the EEA countries are now obliged to implement and adhere to the standards and requirements, particularly concerning the safety of children’s products and the standardisation processes. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee No 169\/2025:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/97 concerning the novel food isomalto-oligosaccharide into the EEA Agreement, extending its applicability to the EEA member states, with specific conditions for Liechtenstein. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2620 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2493 into the EEA Agreement, extending their applicability to the EEA member states. This ensures consistent environmental standards and monitoring practices across the European Economic Area concerning greenhouse gas emissions. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This Decision incorporates Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230 on machinery and repeals Directive 2006\/42\/EC into the EEA Agreement. Key adaptations are in Article 1, tailoring the Regulation’s application to the EEA and providing Liechtenstein-specific exemptions. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee No 174\/2025:<\/strong> This decision incorporates Directive 2012\/27\/EU and its amending Directive (EU) 2018\/2002 into the EEA Agreement, and also has adptations and derogations for EFTA states, especially Iceland. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This Decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/581 into the EEA Agreement, which updating the maximum residue levels for certain substances. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This Decision incorporates Commission Decision (EU) 2024\/2951 on the Union-wide quantity of allowances to be issued under the EU ETS for buildings, road transport, and additional sectors for 2027 into the EEA Agreement. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This Decision incorporates Regulation (EU) 2025\/353 and Regulation (EU) 2025\/359 into the EEA Agreement concerning feed additives for all animal species. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This Decision incorporates Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/458 into the EEA Agreement, correcting certain language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019\/773 regarding the rail system interoperability. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This decision incorporates several Commission Regulations related to crypto-assets, which regulates information exchange between authorities and application for authorization as a crypto-asset service provider into the EEA agreement. \nDecision of the EEA Joint Committee:<\/strong> This Decision incorporates Directive (EU) 2018\/844 into the EEA Agreement, addresses specific adaptations for EFTA States and a temporary exemption for Iceland regarding the application of Directive 2010\/31\/EU.<\/p>\n<h3>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2273\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025\/2273 of 30\u00a0June 2025 supplementing Directive (EU)\u00a02024\/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the establishment of a comparative methodology framework for calculating cost-optimal levels of minimum energy performance requirements for buildings and building elements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=OJ:L_202502243\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2243 of 6\u00a0November 2025 laying down detailed specifications regarding the functional requirements for eFTI platforms in accordance with Regulation (EU)\u00a02020\/1056 of the European Parliament and of the Council<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=OJ:L_202502221\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2221 of 31\u00a0October 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02023\/364 as regards administrative changes to the Union authorisation of the biocidal product family IPA Family 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=OJ:L_202502233\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2233 of 6\u00a0November 2025 authorising the placing on the market of Clostridium butyricum TO-A as a novel food and amending Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02017\/2470<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=OJ:L_202502235\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2235 of 6\u00a0November 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02025\/1082 as regards Potato virus S and Potato virus X as specified pests for unrooted cuttings for planting of Calibrachoa spp., Petunia spp. and their hybrids from Kenya<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2235 amends Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1082 to include Potato virus S and Potato virus X as specified pests for unrooted cuttings for planting of Calibrachoa spp., Petunia spp. and their hybrids from Kenya. This update is based on new scientific evidence confirming the presence of these viruses in Kenya and their relevance to the specified plants. The regulation aims to enhance phytosanitary protection within the Union territory by addressing the risk posed by these viruses.<\/p>\nThe regulation modifies Article 1 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/1082 to include “Potato virus S (non-EU isolates)” and “Potato virus X (non-EU isolates)” in the list of specified pests. It also amends Article 3(4) to include these viruses in the sampling and molecular testing requirements for plants directly rooted or grown from the specified plants. Additionally, Annex I is updated to include molecular testing for these viruses in the production cycle and official inspections.<\/p>\nThe most important provisions of this regulation are the inclusion of Potato virus S and Potato virus X as specified pests, and the requirement for molecular testing for these viruses in unrooted cuttings for planting of Calibrachoa spp., Petunia spp. and their hybrids from Kenya. This means that importers and producers must now ensure that these viruses are included in their testing and inspection protocols to comply with EU regulations.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=OJ:L_202502276\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2276 of 5\u00a0November 2025 amending for the 352nd time Council Regulation (EC) No\u00a0881\/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida organisations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2276 amends Council Regulation (EC) No 881\/2002, which imposes specific restrictive measures against individuals and entities associated with ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida. The amendment updates the identifying data of one listed individual, Abd El Kader Mahmoud Mohamed El Sayed, to reflect new information regarding his legal status and reported death. This update is based on a decision by the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council.<\/p>\nThe structure of the act is simple: it has a preamble outlining the reasons for the amendment, two articles specifying the amendment and its entry into force, and an annex detailing the specific changes to Annex I of Regulation (EC) No 881\/2002. The main change involves replacing the existing entry for Abd El Kader Mahmoud Mohamed El Sayed with an updated entry. The updated information includes a clarification that he was sentenced to 8 years imprisonment in Italy on 2.2.2004 and a slight modification to the wording regarding his reported death.<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this regulation is the updated information concerning Abd El Kader Mahmoud Mohamed El Sayed. This updated information ensures that the restrictive measures are applied accurately and that relevant authorities have the most current data regarding the listed individual’s status, including his sentencing in Italy and reported death.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2265\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2265 of 5\u00a0November 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<\/a><\/p>\nThis Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2265 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 consignments of poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds. The regulation addresses recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, leading to temporary suspensions of imports from affected zones. It also re-authorizes imports from certain zones in Canada and the United States where the HPAI situation has been resolved.<\/p>\nThe regulation 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 specifies that the regulation will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Annex details the specific amendments to Annexes V and XIV of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021\/404, adding and replacing rows in the tables for Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. These changes reflect the updated disease status and the imposition or removal of restrictions on specific zones within these countries.<\/p>\nThe most important provisions for practical use are the updated lists of zones within Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States from which imports of poultry, germinal products, and fresh meat are either suspended or re-authorized. These changes directly impact trade and import activities, requiring businesses and authorities to consult the amended annexes to ensure compliance with the latest EU regulations on animal health.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2241\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/2241 of 5\u00a0November 2025 amending Implementing Regulation (EU)\u00a02019\/627 as regards post-mortem inspections of bovine animals, sheep and goats<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2240\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/2240 of 5\u00a0November 2025 amending Regulation (EU)\u00a02023\/1442 as regards the transitional measures for plastic materials and articles manufactured with salicylic acid or untreated wood flour or fibres<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2257\"><\/p>\n<h3>Council Regulation (EU) 2025\/2257 of 29 September 2025 on the allocation of fishing opportunities under the Protocol on the implementation of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Democratic Republic of S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe and the European Community (2025\u20132029)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2225\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/2225 of 5\u00a0November 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II to Directive\u00a02002\/46\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards magnesium L-threonate as a source of magnesium used in the manufacture of food supplements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a> \n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:32025R2224\"><\/p>\n<h3>Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/2224 of 5\u00a0November 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II to Regulation (EC) No\u00a01925\/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Annex\u00a0II to Directive\u00a02002\/46\/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as a source of folic acid added to foods and as a source of folate used in the manufacture of food supplements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/2224 amends existing regulations concerning the addition of vitamins and minerals to foods and the use of vitamins and minerals in food supplements. The key change is the inclusion of monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as an approved form of folic acid and folate in these products. This inclusion is based on a favorable scientific opinion from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), which confirmed its safety and bioavailability.<\/p>\nThe regulation modifies Annex II of Directive 2002\/46\/EC, which lists vitamin and mineral substances allowed in the manufacture of food supplements, and Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1925\/2006, which lists vitamin and mineral substances that may be added to foods. It achieves this by adding “monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid” to the list of permitted forms of folate (under Directive 2002\/46\/EC) and folic acid (under Regulation (EC) No 1925\/2006). The amendment references the Union list of novel foods in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017\/2470, establishing that the use of the substance is already authorized as a novel food.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is the explicit inclusion of monosodium salt of L-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid as an acceptable form of folate and folic acid in food supplements and fortified foods, respectively. This allows manufacturers to use this specific form of folate, relying on the EFSA’s assessment of its safety and bioavailability. The regulation enters into force twenty days after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, making it directly applicable in all Member States.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2114\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0180\/2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a notice in the Official Journal of the European Union indicating that Decision No. 180\/2025 of the EEA Joint Committee has been withdrawn and therefore the corresponding space in the journal is left blank.<\/p>\nThe structure of this notice is very simple: it contains the title “DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 180\/2025”, a statement that the decision has been withdrawn and the page is left blank, and some metadata like the ELI identifier and ISSN. There are no substantive provisions, as the decision itself has been withdrawn.<\/p>\nThe main point is that Decision No. 180\/2025 of the EEA Joint Committee is no longer in effect, as it has been withdrawn. Therefore, it should not be relied upon for any legal or practical purposes.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2099\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0164\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2099]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The Decision incorporates several Commission Implementing Regulations related to feed additives for animals into the EEA Agreement. It also repeals previous regulations that are being replaced by the new ones.<\/p>\nThe Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by inserting points related to new Commission Implementing Regulations and deleting points related to repealed regulations. Article 2 states that the texts of the Implementing Regulations in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, and Article 4 concerns the publication of the Decision. The main body of the Decision lists nine Commission Implementing Regulations that are being incorporated into the EEA Agreement, concerning various feed additives such as L-cystine, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, clove tincture, Loigolactobacillus coryniformis, cedarwood Texas essential oil, cajeput essential oil, propyl gallate, and a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase. These regulations either authorize new feed additives or renew the authorization of existing ones. The Decision also repeals three older regulations (Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1006\/2013, No 334\/2012 and No 527\/2011) that are being replaced.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, effectively updating the list of permitted feed additives within the EEA. This ensures that the latest EU regulations on animal feed additives are also applicable within the EEA, promoting consistency in veterinary and phytosanitary standards across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2100\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0165\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2100]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The amendment incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations into the EEA Agreement: Regulation (EU) 2025\/313, which authorizes lanthanum carbonate octahydrate as a feed additive for dogs, and Regulation (EU) 2025\/316, which amends the name of the authorization holder for certain feed additives. This Decision ensures that the updated EU regulations on feedingstuffs are also applicable within the European Economic Area, with the exception of Liechtenstein under specific conditions.<\/p>\nThe Decision modifies Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding and amending points related to the incorporated regulations. Specifically, it adds point 648 to include Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/313 concerning the authorization of lanthanum carbonate octahydrate as a feed additive for dogs. Additionally, it amends points 417 and 517 to include Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/316, which updates the name of the authorization holder for feed additives.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex I of the EEA Agreement to incorporate the new regulations regarding feed additives. This ensures that the EEA countries, excluding Liechtenstein under certain conditions, will apply the same standards and authorizations for feed additives as the EU member states. The decision also stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be authentic.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2102\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0167\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2102]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis act is a decision by the EEA Joint Committee to amend Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/115, which concerns maximum residue levels for certain substances in or on specific products, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated EU regulations on food safety standards are also applied within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\nThe decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by five articles. Articles 1 and 2 specifically add references to Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/115 within Annex I and Annex II of the EEA Agreement, respectively. Article 3 ensures the authentic text of Regulation (EU) 2025\/115 in Icelandic and Norwegian languages. Articles 4 and 5 cover the entry into force and publication of the decision. The main change is the inclusion of the EU regulation on maximum residue levels into the EEA Agreement, updating the existing annexes to reflect current EU standards.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/115 into the EEA Agreement, which updates the maximum residue levels for substances like fluxapyroxad, lambda-cyhalothrin, metalaxyl, and nicotine in or on certain agricultural products. This ensures that food safety standards within the EEA align with the latest EU regulations, impacting producers, importers, and consumers within the EEA.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2108\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0172\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2108]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024\/1860 into the EEA Agreement, specifically related to technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. This inclusion affects regulations concerning medical devices, both general and in vitro diagnostic.<\/p>\nThe Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds Regulation (EU) 2024\/1860 to points 11 and 12 of Chapter XXX of Annex II of the EEA Agreement, which concern Regulation (EU) 2017\/745 and Regulation (EU) 2017\/746 respectively. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2024\/1860 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>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Regulation (EU) 2024\/1860 into the EEA Agreement, thereby extending the regulation’s applicability to the EEA countries. This ensures harmonized standards and regulations for medical devices across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2098\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0163\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2098]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning veterinary and phytosanitary matters. The Decision incorporates two Commission Implementing Regulations into the EEA Agreement. These regulations address corrections to previous regulations regarding the repeal of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015\/1416 and the authorization of certain feed additives for animal species.<\/p>\nThe Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Commission Implementing Regulations (EU) 2025\/181 and (EU) 2025\/187 in points 615 and 444, respectively. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language texts of the Implementing Regulations shall be authentic. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon notifications under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which updates Annex I to the EEA Agreement to include the latest amendments to EU regulations concerning feedingstuffs. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the most current EU standards in veterinary and phytosanitary matters, specifically regarding the authorization and correction of regulations related to animal feed additives.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2109\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0173\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2109]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis act, Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 173\/2025, incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1381 into the EEA Agreement. The regulation concerns procedural rules for interaction, information exchange, and participation in the preparation and updating of joint clinical assessments of medicinal products for human use at the Union level. It also includes templates for these joint clinical assessments. The decision amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to include the aforementioned regulation.<\/p>\nThe structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement by inserting a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1381 in Chapters XIII and XXX. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1381, 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, and Article 4 mandates its publication in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which effectively extends the application of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/1381 to the EEA countries. This means that the procedural rules and templates for joint clinical assessments of medicinal products will also apply within the EEA, ensuring a harmonized approach to health technology assessment across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2095\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0177\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2095]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis act, Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 177\/2025, amends Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates fifteen Commission Implementing Decisions from 2022 that recognize various voluntary schemes for demonstrating compliance with the sustainability requirements for biofuels, bioliquids, and biomass fuels as set out in Directive (EU) 2018\/2001. This ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the EU’s standards for renewable energy sources.<\/p>\nThe Decision is structured with a preamble that lists the Commission Implementing Decisions to be incorporated, followed by four articles. Article 1 lists the 15 Commission Implementing Decisions being added to Annex IV of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language texts of the listed Implementing Decisions are authentic. Article 3 defines the entry into force date of the Decision, and Article 4 mandates its publication in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision adds 15 new points (41d to 41r) after point 41c in Annex IV to the EEA Agreement. Each new point corresponds to one of the Commission Implementing Decisions, identified by its official number and publication details.<\/p>\nThe main provision of this act is the inclusion of the listed Commission Implementing Decisions into Annex IV of the EEA Agreement. This means that the voluntary schemes recognized by these decisions are now also recognized within the EEA, allowing economic operators to demonstrate compliance with the sustainability criteria for biofuels, bioliquids, and biomass fuels across the EEA region.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2113\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0179\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2113]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate three Commission Delegated Regulations related to asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens. These regulations supplement Regulation (EU) 2023\/1114, focusing on regulatory technical standards for own funds requirements, stress testing, governance arrangements, and remuneration policies for issuers of these tokens. The decision ensures that these financial regulations apply within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\nThe Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 incorporates the three Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) 2025\/415, 2025\/418, and 2025\/419 into Annex IX of the EEA Agreement by adding new points after point 31rt. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be authentic. Article 3 specifies that the Decision will come into force on 12 July 2025, provided that all necessary notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the new regulations into the EEA Agreement. This means that issuers of asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens within the EEA will be subject to the requirements outlined in Regulations (EU) 2025\/415, 2025\/418, and 2025\/419 regarding own funds, stress testing, governance, and remuneration.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2096\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0176\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2096]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement. The decision incorporates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/759 and Directive (EU) 2018\/2001 into the EEA Agreement, while also repealing Directive 2009\/28\/EC. It outlines specific adaptations for EFTA States regarding renewable energy targets, support schemes, and calculation methods, considering their unique energy landscapes. The decision also includes temporary derogations for Liechtenstein concerning renewable energy in the transport sector.<\/p>\nThe act consists of a preamble outlining the reasons for the decision, followed by four articles and a declaration by the EFTA States. Article 1 details the amendments to Annex IV of the EEA Agreement, replacing the reference to Directive 2009\/28\/EC with Directive (EU) 2018\/2001 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022\/759. It also specifies adaptations for EFTA States, including not applying certain articles related to the Union’s overall renewable energy target, setting national indicative targets, and adjusting calculation methods for heating and cooling. Article 2 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated acts will be published and are authentic. Article 3 defines the entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the decision. The declaration by the EFTA States outlines their respective national indicative renewable energy targets for 2030.<\/p>\nThe most important provisions for practical use are those that outline the adaptations for the EFTA states. Specifically, the EFTA states are not bound by the overall Union target for renewable energy, but instead set their own national indicative targets. Also, the adaptations related to calculation methods for mainstreaming heating and cooling, as well as the temporary derogation for Liechtenstein regarding renewable energy in the transport sector, are important for understanding the specific obligations and flexibilities applicable to these countries.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2106\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0170\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2106]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning technical regulations, standards, testing, and certification. The amendment incorporates two key EU legal acts into the EEA Agreement: Regulation (EU) 2022\/2480, which modifies Regulation (EU) No 1025\/2012 regarding European standardisation organisations’ decisions, and Commission Decision (EU) 2023\/1338, which addresses safety requirements for European standards related to certain children\u2019s products.<\/p>\nThe Decision modifies Chapter XIX of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by adding Regulation (EU) 2022\/2480 to point 2, which concerns Regulation (EU) No 1025\/2012. It also inserts a new point 3w after point 3vc, introducing Commission Decision (EU) 2023\/1338. This ensures that these EU regulations and decisions become part of the EEA legal framework.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly amends Annex II of the EEA Agreement to include the updated regulations and decisions. This inclusion means that the EEA countries are now obliged to implement and adhere to the standards and requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2022\/2480 and Commission Decision (EU) 2023\/1338, particularly concerning the safety of children’s products and the standardisation processes within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2105\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0169\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2105]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is Decision No. 169\/2025 of the EEA Joint Committee, which amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/97 regarding the novel food isomalto-oligosaccharide into the EEA Agreement. The Decision specifies that it does not apply to Liechtenstein under certain conditions related to the trade agreement between the EU and Switzerland.<\/p>\nThe Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 adds an indent to point 124b of Chapter XII of Annex II to the EEA Agreement, specifically referencing Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/97. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/97 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>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/97 into the EEA Agreement, extending the regulation’s applicability to the EEA member states (excluding Liechtenstein under specific conditions). This means that the rules and specifications concerning the novel food isomalto-oligosaccharide, as detailed in Regulation (EU) 2025\/97, now also apply within the EEA.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2117\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0183\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2117]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two recent EU regulations concerning greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, it integrates Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2620, which sets requirements for determining when greenhouse gases are permanently chemically bound in a product, and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2493, which updates the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\nThe Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 amends Annex XX to the EEA Agreement by inserting a reference to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024\/2620 and adding an indent to point 21apj regarding Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024\/2493. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulations will be 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>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the two EU regulations into the EEA Agreement, extending their applicability to the EEA member states. This ensures consistent environmental standards and monitoring practices across the European Economic Area concerning greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2107\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0171\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2107]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee that amends Annex II to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230 on machinery and to repeal Directive 2006\/42\/EC, which the new Regulation replaces. This update ensures that the EEA Agreement reflects the latest EU legislation on machinery safety and standards. The decision also includes specific adaptations to the incorporated Regulation to align it with the EEA Agreement’s context, including tailored definitions and exceptions for Liechtenstein.<\/p>\nThe Decision is structured into four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter XXIV of Annex II to the EEA Agreement by inserting Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230 and providing specific adaptations for its application within the EEA, such as replacing references to “Union harmonisation legislation” with “harmonisation legislation applicable pursuant to the EEA Agreement.” It also exempts Liechtenstein from certain data collection requirements under Article 6(9) of the Regulation. Furthermore, it repeals point 1c, which refers to Directive 2006\/42\/EC, with effect from 20 January 2027. Article 2 ensures that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230 are authentic. Article 3 specifies that the Decision will enter into force on 12 July 2025, pending the completion of notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\nThe most important provisions for practical use are the adaptations listed in Article 1, which tailor the application of Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230 within the EEA context. These adaptations clarify how terms like “Union harmonisation legislation” and “Union legal acts” should be interpreted within the EEA framework. The exemption for Liechtenstein regarding data collection is also a notable provision for entities operating within that country. Finally, the repeal of Directive 2006\/42\/EC effective from 20 January 2027, is important for businesses to note as they transition to compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023\/1230.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2110\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0174\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) and Annex\u00a0IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2110]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis act, Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 174\/2025, amends Annex II and Annex IV to the EEA Agreement to incorporate Directive 2012\/27\/EU on energy efficiency and its amending Directive (EU) 2018\/2002 into the EEA Agreement. This aims to extend the EU’s energy efficiency measures to the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway). The decision outlines specific adaptations and derogations for EFTA states, particularly Iceland, considering their unique energy circumstances.<\/p>\nThe act is structured to amend existing annexes of the EEA Agreement. It adds references to Directive 2012\/27\/EU and Directive (EU) 2018\/2002 in Annex II, specifically in relation to directives on ecodesign requirements. Annex IV is amended to replace the reference to Directive 2004\/8\/EC with Directive 2012\/27\/EU, including specific adaptations for the EFTA States. These adaptations include not applying certain articles to EFTA states, such as the EU energy efficiency headline targets, and providing derogations for Iceland concerning metering and cogeneration due to its unique energy infrastructure.<\/p>\nThe most important provisions for practical use are the adaptations and derogations outlined for the EFTA States, especially Iceland. For example, Iceland is not bound by specific articles related to gas metering and billing due to its lack of natural gas infrastructure. Instead, EFTA states are required to set their own national indicative energy efficiency targets for 2030. Additionally, Iceland has a specific derogation regarding the achievement of new energy savings, reflecting its high share of renewable energy and unique energy market conditions.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2103\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0168\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex\u00a0II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2103]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) and Annex II (Technical regulations, standards, testing and certification) to the EEA Agreement. The Decision incorporates Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/581 into the EEA Agreement, updating the maximum residue levels for certain substances in or on specific products. This ensures that EEA member states align with the EU’s standards regarding food safety and technical regulations.<\/p>\nThe act consists of five articles. Articles 1 and 2 amend Annex I and Annex II of the EEA Agreement, respectively, by adding references to Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/581. Article 3 states that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Regulation (EU) 2025\/581 will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal and are authentic. Article 4 specifies the entry into force date of the Decision, contingent upon notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement. Article 5 mandates the publication of the Decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is the incorporation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2025\/581 into the EEA Agreement, which directly impacts the permissible levels of cycloxydim, dichlorprop-P, flupyradifurone, methyl nonyl ketone, plant oils\/citronella oil, potassium sorbate, and potassium phosphonate in or on certain products within the EEA.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2116\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0182\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XX (Environment) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2116]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex XX to the EEA Agreement. The amendment incorporates Commission Decision (EU) 2024\/2951 on the Union-wide quantity of allowances to be issued under the EU ETS for buildings, road transport, and additional sectors for 2027 into the EEA Agreement. This inclusion extends the application of the EU’s carbon emissions trading system to the European Economic Area, specifically concerning emissions from buildings, road transport, and other sectors.<\/p>\nThe Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 introduces a new point in Annex XX of the EEA Agreement, referencing Commission Decision (EU) 2024\/2951. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of Decision (EU) 2024\/2951 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>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Decision (EU) 2024\/2951 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the rules and quantities for emission allowances set out in the Commission Decision will now also apply within the EEA, affecting businesses and sectors involved in buildings, road transport, and other areas covered by the EU ETS.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2101\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0166\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0I (Veterinary and phytosanitary matters) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2101]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex I to the EEA Agreement to incorporate two Commission Implementing Regulations concerning feed additives for all animal species. Specifically, it incorporates Regulation (EU) 2025\/353, which renews the authorization of Levilactobacillus brevis DSM 16680, and Regulation (EU) 2025\/359, which authorizes Lactococcus lactis DSM 34262 as a feed additive. The Decision ensures that these updated EU regulations on animal feed are also applicable within the European Economic Area.<\/p>\nThe Decision is structured with a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 amends Chapter II of Annex I to the EEA Agreement by adding references to Implementing Regulations (EU) 2025\/353 and (EU) 2025\/359. Article 2 stipulates that the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of these regulations will be published and 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 Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision updates Annex I to include new regulations regarding feed additives, ensuring alignment with the EU’s updated standards in veterinary and phytosanitary matters.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the two new EU regulations on feed additives into the EEA Agreement. This means that businesses and individuals within the EEA must comply with the requirements and authorizations set out in Implementing Regulations (EU) 2025\/353 and (EU) 2025\/359 regarding the use of Levilactobacillus brevis DSM 16680 and Lactococcus lactis DSM 34262 as feed additives.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2115\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0181\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0XIII (Transport) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2115]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis 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) 2025\/458, which corrects certain language versions of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019\/773 regarding the technical specification for interoperability relating to the operation and traffic management subsystem of the rail system within the European Union, into the EEA Agreement. This ensures that the updated language versions are also applicable within the European Economic Area. The decision also addresses the authenticity of the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the incorporated regulation.<\/p>\nThe structure of the act is straightforward. It consists of a preamble outlining the legal basis and the need for the amendment, followed by four articles. Article 1 adds a reference to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/458 within Annex XIII of the EEA Agreement. Article 2 ensures the authentic status of the Icelandic and Norwegian language versions of the regulation. Article 3 specifies the entry into force date, contingent upon the completion of necessary notifications under the EEA Agreement. Article 4 mandates the publication of the decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/458 into the EEA Agreement. This means that the corrections made to the language versions of the technical specifications for rail system interoperability will now also apply to the EEA countries, ensuring consistent application of these standards across the European Economic Area.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2112\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0178\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IX (Financial services) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2112]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amends Annex IX to the EEA Agreement to incorporate several Commission Regulations related to crypto-assets. These regulations specify standards for information exchange between authorities, application for authorization as a crypto-asset service provider, and assessments of qualifying holdings in issuers of asset-referenced tokens and crypto-asset service providers. The decision aims to extend the application of these EU regulations to the EEA countries.<\/p>\nThe Decision consists of four articles. Article 1 lists the specific Commission Regulations being incorporated into Annex IX of the EEA Agreement. These include Delegated Regulations (EU) 2025\/300, 2025\/305, 2025\/413, and 2025\/414, as well as Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025\/304. Article 2 stipulates that the authentic texts of these regulations in Icelandic and Norwegian languages will be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 3 states the decision’s entry into force date, and Article 4 mandates the publication of the decision in the relevant sections of the Official Journal.<\/p>\nThe most important provision is Article 1, which directly incorporates the listed Commission Regulations into the EEA Agreement. This means that the standards and requirements outlined in those regulations will now apply within the EEA, specifically concerning the regulation of crypto-assets.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/AUTO\/?uri=CELEX:22025D2111\"><\/p>\n<h3>Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No\u00a0175\/2025 of 11\u00a0July 2025 amending Annex\u00a0IV (Energy) to the EEA Agreement [2025\/2111]<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a Decision of the EEA Joint Committee amending Annex IV to the EEA Agreement, specifically concerning energy-related directives. The Decision incorporates Directive (EU) 2018\/844, which amends Directive 2010\/31\/EU on the energy performance of buildings and Directive 2012\/27\/EU on energy efficiency, into the EEA Agreement. It also addresses specific adaptations for EFTA States and a temporary exemption for Iceland regarding the application of Directive 2010\/31\/EU.<\/p>\nThe Decision modifies Annex IV to the EEA Agreement by updating references to Directive 2010\/31\/EU to include amendments introduced by Directive (EU) 2018\/844. It introduces adaptations that exempt EFTA States from specifying contributions to the Union\u2019s energy efficiency targets in their long-term strategies, as outlined in Article 2a(2) of Directive 2010\/31\/EU. Additionally, it provides specific timelines for EFTA States regarding the implementation of certain articles (8, 14(4) and 15(4)) of Directive 2010\/31\/EU, linking them to the entry into force of this Decision. It also adds Directive (EU) 2018\/844 to the list of amendments to Directive 2012\/27\/EU within Annex IV.<\/p>\nThe most important provisions for practical use are the adaptations concerning the EFTA States and the temporary exemption for Iceland. 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