Update of veterinary and phytosanitary standards in the European Economic Area
25 Jun 2026Effective: 20 Mar 202668 views
Who is affected:
Agrifood exporters, veterinary and phytosanitary operators with activity in the EEA
Summary
The EEA Joint Committee amends the annex on veterinary and phytosanitary matters of the EEA Agreement. It affects applicable regulations in Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein regarding animal and plant health.
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Decision 62/2026 of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex I of the EEA Agreement on veterinary and phytosanitary matters, incorporating new EU legislation in these fields for EEA countries not members of the EU. This means that Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein must adapt their internal regulatory frameworks to the new…
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OJ:L_202601256: Decisión del Comité Mixto del EEE n.o 62/2026, de 20 de marzo de 2026, por la que se modifica el anexo I (Cuestiones veterinarias y fitosanitarias) del Acuerdo EEE [2026/1256]
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