Update of technical standards in the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement
24 Sep 2026Effective: 05 Jun 202632 views
Who is affected:
Exporting companies and manufacturers that market products in the European Economic Area
Summary
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the annex of technical regulations of the EEA Agreement. It affects companies operating under European technical standards in Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
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Decision 171/2026 of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex II of the EEA Agreement, relating to technical regulations, standards, testing and certification. This modification incorporates new EU technical regulations into the EEA scope, extending them to Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Spanish companies that export …
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