Update of Veterinary and Phytosanitary Rules in the European Economic Area
24 Sep 2026Effective: 05 Jun 202662 views
Who is affected:
Exporters and importers of animals, animal products and plants with non-EU EEA countries
Summary
The EEA Joint Committee modifies rules on animal and plant health applicable under the EEA agreement. The changes affect controls and requirements in trade of animals and plant products.
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Decision 160/2026 of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex I of the EEA Agreement, which regulates veterinary and phytosanitary matters, incorporating new EU legislation in these fields. This modification means that Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein must apply the same health standards as EU Member States in animal and…
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OJ:L_202601983: Decisión del Comité Mixto del EEE n.o 160/2026, de 5 de junio de 2026, por la que se modifica el anexo I (Cuestiones veterinarias y fitosanitarias) del Acuerdo EEE [2026/1983]
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