Technical Update of EEA Agreement: new certification and testing standards
23 Jul 2026Effective: 30 Apr 202621 views
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Manufacturers, importers and exporters of products with technical requirements in the EEA
Summary
The EEA Joint Committee modifies the technical and certification standards of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. It affects products and sectors subject to technical regulations in EEA countries.
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Decision 129/2026 of the EEA Joint Committee updates Annex II of the EEA Agreement, which regulates technical regulations, standards, testing and certification applicable in the European Economic Area (EU plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein). This modification incorporates new EU technical regulations into the EEA f…
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OJ:L_202601498: Decisión del Comité Mixto del EEE n.o 129/2026, de 30 de abril de 2026, por la que se modifica el anexo II (Reglamentaciones técnicas, normas, ensayos y certificación) del Acuerdo EEE [2026/1498]
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