Update of veterinary and phytosanitary standards in the European Economic Area
23 Jul 2026Effective: 30 Apr 202657 views
Who is affected:
Exporters and importers of animals, plants and agri-food products with non-EU EEA countries
Summary
The EEA Joint Committee modifies animal and plant health standards applicable under the EEA agreement. It affects the import and trade of animals, plants and related products.
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Decision 118/2026 of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex I of the EEA Agreement, which regulates veterinary and phytosanitary matters between the EU and EEA countries (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein). This amendment incorporates new European legislation on animal and plant health into the EEA framework, ensuring r…
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OJ:L_202601495: Decisión del Comité Mixto del EEE n.o 118/2026, de 30 de abril de 2026, por la que se modifica el anexo I (Cuestiones veterinarias y fitosanitarias) del Acuerdo EEE [2026/1495]
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