Update of veterinary and phytosanitary standards in the European Economic Area
24 Sep 2026Effective: 05 Jun 202659 views
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Exporters and importers of animals, animal products and plant products with EEA countries
Summary
The EEA Joint Committee modifies animal and plant health standards applicable under the EEA agreement. Changes affect controls and requirements in trade of animals and plant products.
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Decision 162/2026 of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex I of the EEA Agreement, which regulates veterinary and phytosanitary matters, incorporating new EU legislation on animal and plant health. This means that Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein must apply the same health requirements as EU Member States in trade of …
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OJ:L_202601985: Decisión del Comité Mixto del EEE n.o 162/2026, de 5 de junio de 2026, por la que se modifica el anexo I (Cuestiones veterinarias y fitosanitarias) del Acuerdo EEE [2026/1985]
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