Update of veterinary and phytosanitary rules in the European Economic Area
25 Jun 2026Effective: 20 Mar 202641 views
Who is affected:
Agri-food, livestock and export companies of animal or plant products with the EEA
Summary
The veterinary and phytosanitary annex of the EEA Agreement is amended to incorporate new European regulations. It affects trade in animals, animal products and plants between EEA countries.
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The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No. 63/2026 updates Annex I of the EEA Agreement on veterinary and phytosanitary matters, incorporating current European legislation into the EEA regulatory framework. This amendment ensures that Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein apply the same health rules as EU Member States in…
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OJ:L_202601258: Decisión del Comité Mixto del EEE n.o 63/2026, de 20 de marzo de 2026, por la que se modifica el anexo I (Cuestiones veterinarias y fitosanitarias) del Acuerdo EEE [2026/1258]
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