Update of Technical Standards in the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement
24 Sep 2026Effective: 05 Jun 20263 views
Who is affected:
Exporting companies, manufacturers and certification bodies operating in the EEA market
Summary
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the annex on technical regulations, standards and certification of the EEA Agreement. It affects products and services that must comply with technical standards in the enlarged European market.
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Decision 163/2026 of the EEA Joint Committee, adopted on 5 June 2026, updates Annex II of the EEA Agreement concerning technical regulations, standards, testing and certification. This amendment incorporates new EU technical regulations into the EEA legal framework, extending them to Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. …
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