Update of Veterinary and Phytosanitary Standards in the European Economic Area
21 May 2026Effective: 06 Feb 202688 views
Who is affected:
Agri-food, livestock and exporting/importing companies of animal and plant products in the EEA
Summary
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the annex on veterinary and phytosanitary matters of the EEA Agreement. It affects the regulation of animal and plant products in the enlarged European market.
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Decision No. 2/2026 of the EEA Joint Committee, adopted on 6 February 2026, updates Annex I of the EEA Agreement on veterinary and phytosanitary matters. This amendment incorporates new EU legislation on animal health, veterinary and phytosanitary controls applicable also to Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Exporting…
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