Update of veterinary and phytosanitary rules in the European Economic Area
25 Jun 2026
Effective: 20 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Agri-food, livestock and export/import companies in the EEA area
Summary
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the annex on veterinary and phytosanitary matters of the EEA Agreement. It affects animal and plant health regulations applicable in EEA countries.
Detailed analysis
PRO
Decision 61/2026 of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex I of the EEA Agreement on veterinary and phytosanitary matters, incorporating new EU legislation on animal and plant health. This modification requires Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein to apply the same standards as EU Member States in these areas. Companies in…
Full official title
OJ:L_202601254: Decisión del Comité Mixto del EEE n.o 61/2026, de 20 de marzo de 2026, por la que se modifica el anexo I (Cuestiones veterinarias y fitosanitarias) del Acuerdo EEE [2026/1254]